Dry Eye

Why drops often fail, what actually causes dry eye, and how it is treated properly.

June 17, 2026

Why Your Eyes Are Drier in Arizona

Arizona does not cause dry eye but it reliably exposes it. Low ambient humidity, air conditioning, airborne dust and intense sun all accelerate tear film e...

Why Artificial Tears Stopped Working for You

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Arizona’s VisionEye Care Center

Protecting your precious eyesight since 1994. An independent optometry practice in Ahwatukee, specialising in Ortho-K, keratoconus and scleral lenses, advanced dry eye and myopia control.

15215 S 48th St Ste 180
Phoenix, AZ 85044

(480) 706-3937

service@arizonasvision.com

Opening hours

Monday	9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday (today)	9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–6 PM
Thursday	9 AM–6 PM
Friday	8 AM–5 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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Insurance accepted

VSP
EyeMed
Avesis
Medicare
TRICARE
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna

Other health plans are accepted as well. Call the office with your plan details and the front desk will verify your coverage before the visit.

Where to find us

15215 S 48th St Ste 180
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Just off Interstate 10
Between Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard
Next to Tutor Time Day Care Center
Ample parking directly outside the suite
Reachable from Tempe and Chandler via I-10 and Loop 101

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Information on this site is general and educational. It is not medical advice and does not create a doctor and patient relationship. This practice does not perform refractive or cataract surgery. One location only.