Dry Eye Treatment

Dry eye is common — and it's especially common in the Lowcountry, where sun, wind, AC, and screens conspire against your tear film. We build a treatment plan that actually moves the needle.

A treatment plan, not a sample bottle

What to expect.

The exam

Tear-film evaluation, meibomian gland imaging, blink-rate observation, ocular-surface staining. We look at the cause, not just the symptom.

The plan

Lid hygiene (We Love Eyes Lid Scrub is our go-to), warm compresses, lubricating drops matched to your tear film, nutrition guidance (omega-3 supplementation, hydration habits), and in-office treatments where indicated.

All-natural and non-toxic

Dr. Carrie has built her dry-eye protocol around products that are safe for long-term daily use — no preservatives in the wrong places, no recurring irritants.

When to come in

Burning, gritty, watery, or fluctuating-vision eyes. Eyes that feel worse at the end of the day. Discomfort with contact lenses. Symptoms that don't improve with over-the-counter drops.

Good to know

Common questions.

Why do my eyes feel worse here in the Lowcountry?

Sun, wind, salt air, air conditioning, and screens all pull moisture from your tear film — and island life serves up all five daily. It's the most common complaint we see.

Can dry eye actually be cured?

It's managed rather than cured — but managed well, most patients get lasting, meaningful relief. The key is treating the cause (usually the oil glands in your lids), not just splashing drops at the symptom.

Why don't over-the-counter drops work for me?

Because they treat the symptom, not the cause. If your tears evaporate too fast from meibomian gland dysfunction, no artificial tear fixes that — a proper evaluation and treatment plan does.