The Dry Eye Clinic at Valley EyeCare Center
The Dry Eye Clinic at Valley EyeCare Center is committed to the specialized diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes and ocular surface disorders. Dry eye is one of the most under-diagnosed eye conditions and if left untreated can lead to vision loss. Dry eye affects approximately 20 million Americans and occurs twice as often in women. It alone accounts for nearly 25% of all visits to an ophthalmologist. There is no cure for the condition but there are several effective treatment options available at the Dry Eye Clinic that can provide relief and improve quality of life.
Dr. Michael Gagnon is an Eye Physician and Surgeon who has devoted a significant portion of his practice to the treatment of dry eyes. He is the founder and the director of the Dry Eye Clinic. In his private office at the Valley EyeCare Center in Pleasanton and Livermore, Dr. Gagnon specializes in treating patients with dry eyes and corneal disease.
A board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea and external disease, Dr. Gagnon is a member of the clinical teaching staff of the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University and the University of Utah. Dr. Gagnon is actively involved in research and lectures nationally. He has published several professional papers.
Dr. Michael Gagnon will provide you with a customized evaluation and treatment plan. He will help to classify your type of dry eye as well as educate you on how to improve your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Dry eye symptoms, associated conditions, and treatment plans may include but are not limited to the following:
