“Why are my eyes watering?”
Watery eyes can happen alongside dryness. The cause still needs to be checked.
The Dry Eye Center at New Path Vision
It’s 2 PM. Your eyes already feel done.
The screen is still on, but your eyes feel as if there’s sand in them. You blink harder. Reach for the drops again. Try to focus on one more message. You just want your eyes to feel comfortable enough to get through the afternoon.
If this feels familiar, you deserve more than another day of pushing through.
Your first step is an evaluation, not a commitment to treatment.
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Your eyes are begging for relief. Your day isn’t done.
We see what you’re dealing with
“Just tired” doesn’t explain all of this.
Maybe your eyes burn after lunch. Maybe they water on the drive home. Maybe your contact lenses feel fine in the morning and unbearable by evening. It can change how you work, read, drive, and show up for people you love.
“I can’t wait to take my contacts out.”
When your lenses start to feel like something you have to endure, it’s worth finding out why.
“The words keep going blurry.”
If you need to blink to clear your vision, your eyes may be asking for attention.
You’re not imagining it
Relief shouldn’t depend on the next bottle.
Eye drops can bring welcome relief, and they may remain part of your care. But when the burning, grit, or blur keeps coming back, drops alone may not address what is driving it. We want to hear your story and find out what your eyes need.
Photos illustrate common experiences. Redness, tearing, and blur can have several causes; photographs and symptoms cannot diagnose dry eye.
A plan built around your eyes
First, let’s find out why this keeps happening.
Healthy tears need a protective oil layer so they don’t disappear too quickly. Tiny glands along your eyelids help make that oil. If those glands aren’t working well, adding drops may soothe your eyes for a while without addressing that part of the problem. Other causes are possible, too.
At your dry eye evaluation, we look at your tears, the surface of your eyes, your eyelids, and the oil glands. We listen to when symptoms hit hardest. Then we explain what we find in plain language.
Tell us about your day.
When does discomfort start? What does it interrupt? We begin with the details that matter to you.
See what’s behind it.
We check the health of your eyes and tear film so treatment is based on findings, not a guess.
Choose a clear next step.
We explain options, expected costs, and what your care at home may involve before you decide.
The tools that help us understand your eyes
See what a mirror can’t show you.
These are parts of the evaluation, not treatments. They help us show you what we find and choose care that fits.
Meibography
Images the tiny oil glands inside your eyelids, so we can look for changes that may affect your tears.
Topography
Maps the front surface of your eye. It can reveal shape and surface changes that matter to your vision and care plan.
A leading in-office option
Meet OptiLight.
When poorly working eyelid oil glands are part of your dry eye, OptiLight may be an option. This light-based treatment is applied to the skin below the eyes, with your eyes protected. It is FDA-authorized to improve signs of dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction in eligible adults.
Think of it as care aimed at one possible source of the problem, alongside other steps your eyes may need. If it fits your exam, we’ll explain the typical series of treatments, what to expect, and how we’ll follow your progress.
Another approach may fit better. We have several ways to care for your eyes, and we will explain which ones your exam supports.
Before your consultation, you can complete our OptiLight screening questionnaire. Print or save your answers and bring the copy to your appointment. Your answers are not sent to our office online.
Start the OptiLight screening questionnaire →Schedule a dry eye consultation →
OptiLight is not for everyone. Its FDA indication is for adults 22 and older with qualifying moderate-to-severe MGD-related dry eye and certain skin types. We review your health and medicines for safety. It is used alongside other care.
More ways to care for your eyes
A full range of care. One plan built for you.
Some people need help with the eyelid oil glands. Others need help keeping tears on the eye or caring for an irritated surface. We recommend from this menu only when your findings support it.
MiBoFlo thermal care
Gentle, controlled heat and massage to support eyelid oil glands when they are part of the problem.
Gland expression
Careful in-office work to help release oil from eyelid glands when appropriate.
Punctal plugs
Small plugs that can slow tear drainage, helping your own tears stay on the eye longer.
Drops
Drops selected for your eyes and how they respond, as part of your wider care plan.
Lid hygiene
A manageable routine to keep your eyelids and lashes clean and support everyday care.
Amniotic membranes
For selected patients with an irritated or damaged eye surface, a protective membrane may support healing.
What are you missing out on?
Make room for more of your day.
A good care plan starts with a simple question: What would you like to do with less eye discomfort? We’ll work toward that goal together, adjust as we learn, and stay honest about what treatment can and cannot do.
What about cost? If in-office treatment is appropriate, we’ll give you the actual price so you can compare it with what you currently spend on drops and other care. Savings and reduced drop use cannot be promised.
- Finish the workday with more energy.
- Read or drive with less distraction.
- Talk about contact-lens comfort again.
- Spend less time planning around your eyes.
Keep caring for your eyes at home
When your plan includes products, we have them here.
Browse our dry eye store for drops, lid-care products, and other doctor-selected options. Shopping should support your care plan, not replace finding out why your eyes are uncomfortable.
Shop dry eye products →Products are available for in-store pickup during posted hours. The front desk will call when your order is ready. All product sales are final.
Not sure what to choose?
Start with what your eyes need.
We can help you match home care to your exam findings, whether you need a different kind of drop, a lid-cleaning routine, or another approach.
Request a dry eye evaluation →Featured dry eye products
Heat Therapy
Oasis Rest Relief Eye Mask
The Oasis Rest and Relief Hot and Cold Eye Mask is a reusable eye mask filled with temperature retaining silica beads in a soft knit cloth, supplied with a washable slide on cover and an adjustable strap that closes with hook and loop. It can be warmed in a microwave or chilled in a freezer and used either way. This is the warm and cold compress category. The mask is placed over closed eyes for a few minutes at a time, warmed for a warm compress or chilled for a cold one, and it is commonly used as a short routine at the start or end of the day. The bead fill conforms to the shape of the eye area so the mask sits flat across both closed lids, and it retains heat for up to 45 minutes.
$40.00
Eye Drops
Oasis Tears Lubricating Eye Drops
Oasis TEARS® PF Lubricant Eye Drops are formulated to lubricate and moisten the eye surface. This preservative-free formula provides smooth application and supports moisture retention throughout the day. Designed for regular use, the formula spreads evenly across the eye surface with minimal blur.
$30.00
Lid Care
Oasis Lid & Lash Daily Cleaner
Oasis LID & LASH® + Tea Tree Oil Pads offer a simple, effective way to keep your eyelids clean, hydrated, and refreshed. Infused with natural tea tree oil and sodium hyaluronate, these gentle, pre-moistened pads help remove dirt, oil, makeup, and bacteria while soothing sensitive skin around the eyes. Designed for daily use, they're ideal for managing dry eye, blepharitis, or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)—without the mess of foams or gels.
$35.00
Lid Care
Oasis Tears Hypochlorous Eyelid Cleansing Spray
Gentle, non-toxic and natural antimicrobial formula for use daily on eyelids and lashes. Oasis TEARS® HYPOCHLOROUS™ contains Hypochlorous Acid, a known antimicrobial, which serves to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Hypochlorous Acid cleanses irritated eyelids of bioburden. This natural antimicrobial can be sprayed directly onto closed eyelids to soothe them from irritation. The no-rinse spray can air-dry on.
$30.00
The cost conversation
Could IPL change your five-year dry-eye costs?
You may be paying for prescription drops month after month. IPL has an upfront cost and may involve follow-up treatments. See what a five-year comparison looks like if your prescription-drop spending falls after treatment.
Explore a possible savings scenario. The example starts with $300 a month for prescription drops and assumes $0 a month after IPL. That drop reduction is an illustration, not a predicted result or advice to stop medication. The IPL prices are hypothetical, not New Path Vision quotes. Change any number to see how the comparison shifts.
Five-year estimate
Current drops for 60 months$18,000
IPL plan + post-treatment drops$3,600
Potential five-year cost difference: $14,400 less with IPL under these assumptions. This is a hypothetical scenario, not a promised saving.
Current drop cost × 60 months, compared with initial IPL cost + (maintenance cost × visits) + after-IPL drop cost × 60 months. This excludes exams, other treatments, price changes, insurance, and coupons. Do not stop prescribed drops without your clinician's advice.
The FDA indication describes IPL as an adjunct to other care, including lubricating drops. We will explain the actual New Path Vision treatment price and help you review the full plan before you decide.
Your next step
You don’t have to wait for another difficult afternoon.
Tell us what your eyes feel like at 2 PM. We’ll listen, examine what may be causing the discomfort, and talk through your options with you. There’s no need to guess your way through another bottle.
Request your dry eye evaluation →Sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, eye injury, or chemical exposure needs urgent care rather than a routine dry eye visit.