Hermiston · Umatilla · Pendleton
Dry Eye Doctor in Hermiston, Oregon
Burning, gritty or watery eyes, evaluated at our office inside Walmart on N 1st St. We find the cause first, then treat it.
Quick answer
Yes, dry eye is evaluated and treated in Hermiston
Everyday Eye Care sees dry eye patients at 1350 N 1st St, Hermiston, OR 97838, inside Walmart. If your eyes burn, feel gritty, water for no reason or give out on screens, call (541) 567-5283 and ask for a dry eye evaluation. We find the cause and set up a plan, with follow-ups here in Hermiston.
Most dry eye is not a shortage of tears. The usual cause is meibomian gland dysfunction: the oil glands in the eyelids clog, the tear film loses its oil layer and evaporates too fast. Drops replace water for an hour. Finding and treating the cause is what changes how your eyes feel by the end of the day.
Not sure it is dry eye? Take our one-minute dry eye quiz, or see the Dry Eye Center for the full treatment program.
Signs it is worth a dry eye visit
If any of these keep coming back, or drops only help for a little while, it is time to find out why.
Burning or stinging
Often worse by evening, after screens, driving or time in dry, windy air.
Gritty, sandy feeling
Like something is in the eye when nothing is there.
Watery eyes
A dry surface triggers reflex tearing, so eyes that run all day can still be dry eyes.
Blur that clears with a blink
An unstable tear film breaks up between blinks and smears your vision.
Tired eyes on screens
We blink less while we concentrate, and the surface dries out.
Contacts that will not stay comfortable
Lenses that felt fine for years now need to come out by mid-afternoon.
What happens in Hermiston, and what happens in Pasco
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Dry eye evaluation
At the Hermiston office
We look at the eyelids, the meibomian glands, the tear film and the front of the eye to find out why your eyes are dry, not just that they are.
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Treatment plan and follow-up
At the Hermiston office
Your doctor explains what is driving your symptoms and what to do about it, and rechecks you here as things change.
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Dry Eye Trifecta (IPL, MiBo Thermoflo, LLLT)
At our Pasco Dry Eye Center
If in-office treatment is recommended, it is done at our Pasco Dry Eye Center, about 40 minutes away. The program is 4 visits, usually about four weeks apart.
The Trifecta combines IPL, MiBo Thermoflo and low-level light therapy in one visit. Pasco Dry Eye Center: 4820 N Rd 68, inside Walmart, (509) 543-7953.
Dry eye care for Umatilla and Morrow counties
Hot, dry summers, wind off the Columbia, dust at harvest and long days on screens or on the road all wear on the eye surface. Dry eye usually needs a few visits to get under control, so having them close to home matters.
Our Hermiston office is just off I-84 on N 1st St, minutes from Umatilla and Stanfield and a straightforward drive from Irrigon, Boardman, Echo and Pendleton.
Clogged oil glands are the most common cause. Our meibomian gland dysfunction page has a short warm compress how-to you can start at home.
Get directionsDrive time to the Hermiston office
Approximate, in normal traffic
- Umatilla 9 min
- Stanfield 10 min
- Echo 15 min
- Irrigon 19 min
- Boardman 31 min
- Pendleton 38 min
Dry eye in Hermiston: FAQ
Where can I get dry eye treatment in Hermiston?
At Everyday Eye Care, 1350 N 1st St in Hermiston, inside Walmart. Call (541) 567-5283 and ask for a dry eye evaluation. The office sees patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00 to 5:30.
Is there a dry eye specialist near me in Eastern Oregon?
Yes, in Hermiston. Our doctors evaluate and manage dry eye there for Umatilla and Morrow counties, about 9 minutes from Umatilla, 31 from Boardman and 38 from Pendleton. If in-office treatment is the right next step, it is done at our Pasco Dry Eye Center.
Is IPL for dry eye done in Hermiston?
No. IPL, MiBo Thermoflo and low-level light therapy, the three parts of our Dry Eye Trifecta, are performed at our Pasco, Washington office, about 40 minutes north of Hermiston. Your evaluation and follow-up visits can stay in Hermiston.
Why do my eyes burn and water at the same time?
A dry eye surface triggers reflex tearing, a rush of watery tears that runs off without fixing the dryness underneath. Burning plus watering is a classic dry eye pattern, especially when the oil glands in the eyelids are not working well.
Will eye drops fix dry eye?
Drops can make eyes feel better for a while. When the cause is clogged meibomian glands, which it usually is, the tear film keeps evaporating until the glands are treated. That is what the evaluation sorts out.
How much does dry eye treatment cost?
The evaluation may be partly covered by medical insurance. The in-office Dry Eye Trifecta in Pasco is self-pay: $1,700 for the 4-treatment program, with Cherry financing available. We go over the cost with you before anything is scheduled.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can call the Hermiston office directly. We also welcome referrals from other eye doctors and primary care providers.
Do you have Spanish-speaking help?
Yes. Spanish interpreters are available at all of our offices, including Hermiston. Se habla español.
Read more about dry eye
Book a dry eye evaluation in Hermiston
Call the Hermiston office and ask for a dry eye evaluation. We see patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
General health information from the Everyday Eye Care doctors, not medical advice. Drive times are approximate. Everyday Eye Care is an independent practice located inside Walmart.