Burning & stinging
A sign your tear film is breaking down too fast — often caused by blocked oil glands, not just a lack of tears.
Austin's dedicated dry eye clinic
Real relief from
dry eye disease.
If your eyes burn, sting, or feel gritty all day — you're not imagining it. Dry eye is a chronic, progressive condition. Eye drops aren't the answer. We are.
Understanding dry eye
Eye drops aren't
the solution.
Over-the-counter drops temporarily relieve symptoms — but they don't treat the root cause. Without the right diagnosis, dry eye gets progressively worse over time.
Screen fatigue
Screens reduce your blink rate by up to 60%, causing rapid tear evaporation and end-of-day exhaustion.
Blurry vision
Vision that clears when you blink is a classic dry eye sign — your tear film is unstable and needs treatment.
Contact lens pain
Inability to wear contacts comfortably is often the first sign that dry eye is progressing and worsening.
The #1 cause of dry eye is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) — tiny oil glands along your eyelids become blocked, preventing your tears from staying on the eye. This is invisible to you but easily detected with our advanced imaging technology. Standard eye drops cannot treat MGD.
Our approach
Advanced treatment that
actually works.
We use a combination of Radio Frequency (RF) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) — two of the most effective dry eye therapies available. Our ultimate goal: get you producing your own tears and off drops for good.
Radio Frequency (RF)
Controlled heat delivered deep into the eyelid tissue liquifies the hardened oils inside blocked meibomian glands — restoring normal oil flow and stabilizing the tear film.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Precise light pulses reduce the inflammation and abnormal blood vessels that contribute to dry eye, stimulate gland function, and reduce bacterial load on the eyelids.
Deep Eyelid Cleaning (DEC)
A thorough in-office cleansing of the eyelid margins removes biofilm, debris, and Demodex mites — all contributors to gland blockage and chronic inflammation.
Manual Gland Expression
Following heat therapy, our specialists manually express the meibomian glands to clear softened oils — immediately improving tear quality and providing noticeable relief.
See it in action
How RF & IPL
treats dry eye.
Watch how our combination therapy works to unblock oil glands, reduce inflammation, and restore your eyes' natural ability to produce healthy tears.
Most patients see significant improvement after a series of 4 treatments — with many reporting relief as early as their first session.
Your journey
What to expect
at your visit.
We don't rush. Every patient gets the time, attention, and advanced diagnostics needed to build a real treatment plan.
- 01 · Assessment
Comprehensive dry eye assessment
Advanced tear film analysis, meibomian gland imaging, and inflammation testing — a complete picture of what's actually causing your symptoms, not guesswork. Your assessment fee is applied in full toward your treatment.
- 02 · Diagnosis
Your personalized treatment plan
Based on your results, Dr. Tran builds a customized plan around your specific type and severity of dry eye. No two patients are the same — your plan won't be either.
- 03 · Treatment
In-office therapy sessions
RF and IPL treatments are comfortable, in-office procedures. Most patients complete 4 sessions for optimal results. Each session includes Deep Eyelid Cleaning and Manual Gland Expression.
- 04 · Long-term
Lasting relief & maintenance
Our goal is to get your eyes producing their own healthy tears — so you're not dependent on drops forever. We provide an at-home care routine and schedule follow-up care to maintain your results.
Transparent pricing
No surprises.
Just results.
We believe you should know exactly what you're investing in. We accept CareCredit, FSA, and HSA payments.
À La Carte Services
Dry Eye Assessment$75 copay / $195 self-pay
Deep Eyelid Cleaning$195
Radio Frequency (RF)$395
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)$395
Gland Expression$245
Your $75 assessment is applied in full toward your treatment.
💎 Dry Eye Revive Package
Total value$2,700
Everything included
- DryEye Kit (take-home)
- 4× Bipolar RF Treatments
- 4× IPL Treatments
- Manual Gland Expressions
- Deep Eyelid Cleaning
The most comprehensive dry eye treatment available. Ask about our payment plans.
Chalazion & Stye Package
$395 per treatment · 3–4 treatments recommended · includes Deep Eyelid CleaningDemodex & Blepharitis Package
$395 per treatment · 3–4 treatments recommended · includes Deep Eyelid Cleaning💳 CareCredit · FSA · HSA accepted · Payment plans available
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Start helping your eyes
at home today.
Get our doctor-approved at-home guide — 8 pages of proven daily steps to reduce dryness, improve tear quality, and protect your long-term eye health.
- Reduce burning & irritation at home
- Improve tear quality naturally
- Simple morning & evening routine
- When to see a specialist
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Real patients. Real relief.
"I had burning eyes for three years. Every doctor said just use drops. Aura found the real problem — my oil glands were almost completely blocked. After treatment I feel like I have new eyes."
Aura Eye Center dry eye patient
"I was about to give up on contacts. Within two weeks of treatment I was wearing my lenses all day — for the first time in years. The team here genuinely cares about getting you better."
"From start to finish I was very impressed by Amber and Dr. Tran. They explained everything thoroughly — imaging, dry eyes, astigmatism. I learned more about my eyes in one visit than ever before."
Stop managing symptoms.
Start treating the cause.
Our goal is simple — get you off drops forever. It starts with one comprehensive dry eye assessment at Aura Eye Center.
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