What does dry eye treatment cost?

At the 1-800-Dry-Eyes Specialty Vision Institute in Southfield, MI, dry eye treatment plans start at $89 per month. Because dry eye is a chronic, progressive condition, we treat it through an ongoing care membership rather than a single one-time fee — so your treatment, follow-up, and maintenance are covered under one predictable monthly plan. Your exact plan is tailored to what your eyes actually need, which we determine at your dry eye evaluation.

Why a membership instead of paying per visit?

Dry eye disease is not cured in a single appointment. The meibomian glands, tear film, and ocular surface need an initial course of treatment followed by ongoing maintenance to keep symptoms from returning. A one-time price tag hides that reality. A membership spreads the cost into a manageable monthly amount and builds in the maintenance — the part that actually keeps you comfortable long term — from day one.

What’s included in your membership

Every plan is built around comprehensive, ongoing dry eye care. Depending on the plan that fits your case, your membership includes:

• In-office treatment sessions — the advanced therapies your case calls for, performed by Dr. Kresch.
• Dry eye evaluations and progress checks — so we can measure improvement and adjust your plan over time.
• Follow-up and maintenance visits — keeping symptoms under control long after your initial course.
• Member pricing on dry eye products — prescription drops, lid hygiene, and more at member rates.
• A take-home dry eye starter packet — including rewetting drops, a warm compress eye mask, and an eyelid cleanser to support your treatment between visits.

How the plans work

We offer tiered membership plans so your care matches the severity of your dry eye — from lighter maintenance therapy through our most comprehensive combined protocol. Rather than asking you to guess which treatment you need, we start with a thorough evaluation and recommend the plan that fits. Plans start at $89 per month, and we will walk you through exactly what yours includes before you commit to anything.

Does insurance cover dry eye treatment?

Most vision and medical insurance plans do not currently cover advanced dry eye therapies such as IPL, radiofrequency, or low-level light therapy, because they are often classified as elective. That is part of why a predictable monthly membership makes sense — it puts effective treatment within reach without depending on insurance approval. We are always upfront about what to expect, and for patients who would like to spread costs even further, we accept CareCredit financing.