How Our Dry Eye Treatments Help
Targeting the Root Cause for Lasting Comfort
What Is Dry Eye Disease?
A Common Condition With a Big Impact on Comfort
This condition often results from:
Natural Aging
Tear production tends to slow down as we get older, leading to dryness and discomfort.
Screen Time
Environmental Irritants
Exposure to wind, dry air, smoke, or allergens can dry out and irritate your eyes.
Contact Lens Use
Wearing contacts for long periods can affect tear film stability and lead to irritation.
Health Conditions or Medications
Certain medical issues and medications can interfere with your body’s ability to produce tears.
Ignoring dry eye symptoms can lead to inflammation, corneal damage, and increased discomfort, and in severe cases, it may cause permanent vision changes and long-term damage.
Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have dry eye disease:
Persistent dryness or a gritty sensation, red, irritated, or watery eyes, sensitivity to light, blurry vision or difficulty reading for long periods, and a feeling of something stuck in the eye.
Our advanced diagnostic tests help determine the cause of your dry eye symptoms and guide the best treatment approach.
Dry Eye Disease Treatments at Destination Eyecare
Dry eye disease care at Destination Eyecare is personalized and rooted in the belief that comfort and clarity should never feel out of reach. We offer advanced, non-invasive treatments that go beyond surface symptoms to restore balance, protect long-term eye health, and create a care experience that feels seamless from start to finish.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy
IPL therapy uses gentle, targeted pulses of light to reduce inflammation around the eyes, stimulate oil production in the meibomian glands, and restore the natural stability of the tear film. It’s especially effective for patients with meibomian gland dysfunction — one of the most common and underdiagnosed causes of dry eye disease. In addition to relieving dryness and irritation, many patients also experience improved skin tone and a visible reduction in redness around the eyes.
Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
LLLT delivers soft, therapeutic light energy to stimulate the meibomian glands and improve the function of the tear film. This non-invasive treatment works at a cellular level to reduce inflammation, enhance oil flow, and promote long-term tear stability. For patients struggling with persistent symptoms, LLLT offers a gentle yet highly effective option — one that also supports skin rejuvenation and collagen production in the delicate areas around the eyes.
Meibography and Gland Imaging
Our dry eye care always begins with precision diagnostics. High-resolution meibography allows us to evaluate the health and structure of your meibomian glands, often revealing early signs of dysfunction before symptoms worsen. By understanding exactly what your eyes need, we can develop a treatment plan tailored to your tear chemistry, your lifestyle, and your comfort — all while helping to prevent long-term damage that often goes unnoticed in standard exams.
Your Eyes Deserve More Than Temporary Relief
We take a thoughtful, technology-led approach to dry eye care. One that’s built around understanding the root cause, not just managing symptoms.
TempSure® RF Therapy
TempSure RF uses gentle, therapeutic radiofrequency energy to warm the eyelids and stimulate natural oil flow from the meibomian glands. This comfortable, in-office treatment improves tear film stability and relieves dryness at the source — all while offering the added benefit of skin rejuvenation. Many patients notice firmer, smoother skin around the eyes as their vision comfort improves, making this a seamless blend of functional and aesthetic care.
Punctal Plugs for Severe Dry Eye
For patients living with chronic or advanced dry eye, punctal plugs can provide long-lasting relief by helping the eyes retain more of their natural tears. This quick, non-surgical procedure works by gently sealing the tear drainage ducts, allowing moisture to stay on the eye’s surface longer. It’s a simple, effective solution often recommended for those who haven’t found success with drops or over-the-counter treatments.
Prescription Eye Drops & Nutritional Support
Dry eye disease often requires a multi-faceted approach — one that supports your eyes both at the surface and at a cellular level. We offer prescription-strength eye drops and targeted nutritional supplements selected to reduce inflammation, restore balance in tear production, and strengthen the overall health of the ocular surface.
Phone: 423-529-4916
2554 TN-394
Blountville, TN 37617
Protect Your Sight with Care That Goes Deeper
Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively control eye diseases. At Destination Eyecare, we provide personalized care to protect and preserve your vision.
Our approach is proactive, thorough, and entirely focused on preserving your vision and your quality of life
Schedule a detailed, doctor-led evaluation with the region’s trusted source for eye disease care.

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