Knoxville’s Top Center for Dry Eye Treament
Having dry eyes is much more than a nuisance. Dry eye disease is chronic, progressive, and inflammatory. Millions of Americans have found their day-to-day lives affected by the condition – and without proper treatment, it will get worse.
The Eye Group is proud to be the home of Advanced Dry Eye Center – Knoxville’s premier dry eye disease treatment facility. The goal of The Advanced Dry Eye Center (ADEC) is to help patients reach their best possible outcome through a variety of dry eye treatments.

The symptoms and severity of Dry Eye can vary, and it affects each individual a little bit differently. We welcome all patients, from those who have tried other treatments but are still uncomfortable, to those who are just beginning to have symptoms. Our dry eye experts are dedicated to helping you find lasting relief from your symptoms by first addressing the root cause of your dry eye. Once the cause has been identified, we can provide proper treatment through advanced diagnostics and technologies, such as TearCare, Lumenis IPL, and Blepharoexfoliation. During your dry eye evaluation, we will determine the treatment course that is right for you.
Typically, there are multiple causes to each case of dry eye, and so a multi-faceted approach is often called for. We identify and address those causes based on our findings and the latest research. Of the many diagnoses that can contribute to dry eye symptoms, a common one is meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD. One study showed that 86% of all dry eye patients have MGD. At ADEC, we will determine if you have MGD as a contributing factor and what to do about it. No matter the cause or form of dry eye you have, Advanced Dry Eye Center is here to help.
You don’t have to settle! Request an appointment or call 865-966-2020 to schedule your dry eye evaluation at Advanced Dry Eye Center.
Dry Eye Resources
Dry Eye Treatments
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Therapy
IPL is a highly effective treatment that no other clinic in East Tennessee has. IPL treatments are gentle, quick, and effective for those suffering with chronic dry eye symptoms.
TearCare Thermal Expression
TearCare thermal expression unclogs the meibomian glands so that eye comfort increases and the need for eye drops is reduced.