Start with a dry-eye evaluation
See how tear-film, eyelid, and gland findings guide the treatment plan.
DRY EYE
Dry eye treatment options in Plano. A complete plan for chronic dryness.
Treatment depends on whether dryness comes from tear quantity, gland dysfunction, eyelid inflammation, or more than one cause. A dry-eye evaluation guides the choice of home care, prescription therapy, or in-office treatment.
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- Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, Board-Certified
- Aftercare included
- Payment options available
- 60 minDry-eye evaluation
- CustomPlan per patient
- IPLWhen indicated
- OngoingTracked over time
Your surgeon: Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, DO, MGM · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Is it right for you?
Who Dry Eye Treatment is for.
A likely fit
You may be a great fit if any of these sound familiar.
- Burning / gritty / stinging eyes
- Reflex tearing (watery eyes)
- Vision fluctuates with screens
- Contact-lens intolerance
- Blepharitis / rosacea / MGD
- Contact lens dry eye
- Dry eye redness or eyelid inflammation
- Prepping for LASIK / cataract
Worth a closer look
We may recommend something else if…
- Active eye infection
- Sudden pain / vision loss
- Uncontrolled systemic condition
None of these are deal-breakers, they're reasons to look at the alternatives. We'll tell you straight at consultation.
See if your eyes qualify
Free 60-minute consult · If you're not a fit, we'll tell you.
Overview
Dry eye care starts with the cause.
Dry eye can come from low tear production, poor tear quality, eyelid inflammation, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), blepharitis, contact-lens wear, screen-heavy work, medication effects, or systemic disease. Treating every case with the same bottle of drops misses the point.
Your plan may include preservative-free lubricating drops, prescription anti-inflammatory therapy, lid hygiene, warm compresses, omega-3 discussion, meibomian gland support, IPL Eye Treatment, blepharitis treatment, or referral coordination when a systemic condition is contributing.
- Cause-based, not one-size-fits-all
- In-office treatments when drops aren't enough
- Stabilize the tear film before LASIK / cataract surgery
- Tracked across follow-ups, not a one-and-done
How it works
How Dry Eye Treatment works.
Dry eye isn't one condition, so it isn't one treatment. Instead of starting with a bottle of drops, we work the problem in a deliberate order - find the cause, then treat it at the source.
- 01Step 01
Diagnose the real driver
Dry-eye evaluationA focused dry-eye evaluation looks at how much tear you produce, how quickly it evaporates, the health of your meibomian (oil) glands, and any eyelid inflammation or surface damage. The goal is to identify which mechanism is actually causing your symptoms - because that determines everything that follows.
- 02Step 02
Stabilize the tear film
Targeted therapyBased on the cause, your plan may combine preservative-free lubricants, prescription anti-inflammatory drops, lid hygiene and warm compresses, omega-3 support, or meibomian gland therapy. Each piece targets a specific part of the tear film rather than masking symptoms.
- 03Step 03
Add in-office treatment when needed
IPL when indicatedWhen drops and home care aren't enough - often when meibomian gland dysfunction or ocular rosacea is the driver - in-office treatments such as IPL can address the inflammation at the eyelid margin directly, restoring healthier oil-gland function.
- 04Step 04
Track and adjust over time
OngoingDry eye is chronic, so we don't treat it once and walk away. We measure your response across follow-ups and adjust the plan - and if you're preparing for LASIK, SMILE, or cataract surgery, we stabilize the surface first so your measurements and healing aren't compromised.
Your visit
What to expect, start to finish.
- Step 0160 min
Dry-eye evaluation
We examine the ocular surface, eyelids, tear film, and meibomian glands to identify whether your issue is tear quantity, quality, inflammation, or a combination.
- Step 02Same visit
Care plan
Treatment is shaped around the findings: drops when they help, lid hygiene when the lids are driving symptoms, in-office treatment when gland dysfunction is the source.
- Step 03Daily
Home care
Most plans include a simple home rhythm that helps the gains from in-office treatment last longer.
- Step 04Ongoing
Follow-up & adjustment
Dry eye changes over time. We monitor symptoms and exam findings, then adjust if you need more support or maintenance therapy.
Why patients choose this
What Dry Eye Treatment changes day to day.
Cause-based plan
We identify whether symptoms are driven by tear production, tear quality, gland dysfunction, inflammation, or eyelid disease, then build the plan.
Beyond artificial tears
Lubricating drops help symptoms; chronic dry eye usually needs a structured plan that supports the tear film at the source.
IPL when appropriate
When meibomian gland dysfunction or ocular rosacea is the driver, IPL Eye Treatment may be part of the plan.
Surgery readiness
A stable tear film matters before LASIK, SMILE, cataract surgery, and lens replacement. We treat dry eye first so measurements and healing aren't compromised.
Guides
Keep comparing with the right context.
Your surgeon in Plano
Care led by Dr. Shehzad Batliwala.
Dr. Shehz is a double board-certified vision correction surgeon who completed ophthalmology residency at Dean McGee Eye Institute and pursued advanced refractive training. He performs every surgery at Visionary Eye personally and leads the diagnostic plan used to decide whether a procedure is appropriate.
5.0 Google rating from 92 reviews- Double board-certified vision correction surgeon
- Ophthalmology residency at Dean McGee Eye Institute
- Advanced refractive and lens-surgery training
- Every surgery personally performed by Dr. Shehz
Pricing
Clear costs. Real options.
Cost, coverage, and payment options depend on the procedure and your plan. We review the estimate before treatment. Our Affordability page explains financing and payment options.
The honest version
Why we don't discount Dry Eye Treatment
We don't sell session packages you might not need. Your plan is built around what your eyes actually require - nothing more. Cash, FSA/HSA, or 0% APR financing all work.
What patients say
Is dry eye treatment the same as IPL?
No. IPL is one treatment option for certain dry-eye patterns, especially meibomian gland dysfunction and ocular rosacea. Dry eye treatment is the broader plan.Why don't artificial tears fix my dry eye?
Artificial tears can help temporarily, but they often do not correct the eyelid inflammation, poor oil layer, or gland dysfunction that makes tears evaporate too quickly.Can dry eye affect LASIK or cataract measurements?
Yes. An unstable tear film can affect comfort, measurements, and healing. We often stabilize dry eye before recommending refractive or lens surgery.What is MGD treatment?
MGD treatment focuses on the meibomian oil glands along the eyelid margin. Depending on your exam, care may include lid hygiene, warm compresses, prescription therapy, gland expression, IPL, or maintenance treatment to improve the tear-film oil layer.Do you treat blepharitis and eyelid inflammation?
Yes. Blepharitis, eyelid inflammation, and ocular rosacea often overlap with dry eye and MGD. The right plan depends on whether bacteria, inflammation, gland blockage, or skin disease is driving the symptoms.Will I need treatment forever?
Some patients improve with a short structured plan. Others need maintenance because dry eye is chronic or tied to rosacea, medications, hormones, contact-lens history, or screen-heavy work.How much does dry eye treatment cost?
It depends on what your eyes need. Basic care, prescription therapy, and in-office treatments are different plans, we review pricing clearly before you commit.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
Other options
Not the right fit? Here's what else we offer.
Picking the right procedure is a diagnosis question, not a marketing one. If your eyes are better served by a different path, we'll tell you.
Across DFW
Visiting us from DFW?
Care takes place at our Plano office. See the drive and visit details from your city, then confirm your consultation, driver, and follow-up plan with our team before choosing a surgery date.
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