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Dry Eye Disease Treatments in Tri-Cities, TN

Dry eye disease can cause irritation, burning, redness, and blurred vision, making daily tasks uncomfortable. We use cutting-edge technology and personalized treatment plans.

How Our Dry Eye Treatments Help

Targeting the Root Cause for Lasting Comfort

We use advanced treatments like IPL therapy, Tempsure RF, and meibography imaging to target the root cause of dryness. Our personalized approach helps restore tear function, reduce inflammation, and improve eye comfort, ensuring long-term relief and protection for your vision.

What Is Dry Eye Disease?

A Common Condition With a Big Impact on Comfort

Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly, leading to discomfort and vision disturbances, and if left untreated, can result in permanent vision damage.

This condition often results from:

Natural Aging

Tear production tends to slow down as we get older, leading to dryness and discomfort.

Screen Time

Staring at digital devices reduces how often you blink, limiting natural tear distribution.

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

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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.

Why Trust Your Eyes to Anyone Else?


Over 1,000 5-Star Google Reviews

Everyone at Destination is always so friendly, courteous, and professional. The text reminders for appointments are much appreciated. The entire eye exam experience is thorough and efficient. Dr Pigeon is amazing! She’s always careful to ensure I understand everything involved. Ordering contacts is a breeze. I highly recommend this practice!

Lisa L.

Very knowledgeable and helpful. They really seem to care about you.

Mark B.

I have been many eye Doctors in the past but I keep going back to Destinations cause of the care and professionalism I receive. They always make me feel like I was given the best care and they stand behind their products.

Landon B.

As always everyone involved in my visit was very friendly and helpful.

Martha G.

As always, supporting my local Doctor and his staff! Grateful for Dr. Bowers and the relationship he has had with our family for years. Care, environment, concern and no pressure during the process. Destination Eyecare in my opinion is second to none.

Carl H.

Very friendly and professional Checking at Front desk. Answered all questions and directed me promptly . Staff were excellent Explained each procedure of eye exam and what it may detail And Physician very thorough with my exam and explaining his findings in a manner I could understand Much appreciated to all

Juanita R.

Dr. Bowen is kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and always takes time to fully explain complex issues to me in a manner that is easy to understand. I always enjoy his willingness to answer all of my questions, and I never leave feeling like something may have been missed. I’ve had complex issues with my eyes, and I’ve seen other well known doctors in our area, but I feel that the care I’ve received from Dr. Bowen and his level of expertise is superior. I trust that he has my best interest in mind and that is invaluable. He gives me information on warning signs to watch for and goes above and beyond to make sure my vision is protected. If you want a thorough eye exam that goes beyond what many offices do, schedule an appointment with Dr. Bowen.

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