About Us

About The Dry Eye Center of Ohio

Dr. Cory Lappin’s interest in dry eye began while he was attending The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Starting with the very first patients he saw in the college’s clinic, he found a common trend – most of the patients were struggling with dry eye but had been unable to find relief. This unmet need combined with his interest in ocular surface disease led Dr. Lappin to pursue additional training by completing a residency in Ocular Disease at the prestigious Cincinnati Eye Institute. During residency he worked in the Institute’s dry eye clinic under Dr. William Faulkner, which cemented his passion and desire to make dry eye the central focus of his career.

After completing his residency, Dr. Lappin relocated to Phoenix, Arizona to work alongside the late Dr. Art Epstein, a globally-recognized expert in dry eye and ocular surface disease, in a field-leading dry eye clinic. After practicing in the desert for five years, Dr. Lappin returned to his native Ohio to fulfill the vision he had since graduating optometry school – to create a stand-alone clinic solely dedicated to treating dry eye and ocular surface disease in all of its forms. This clinic is The Dry Eye Center of Ohio.

Our Mission:

The Dry Eye Center of Ohio is dedicated to providing patient-centric dry eye and ocular surface disease care. It is our desire to be a place of hope for those who have long struggled with dry eye disease. We recognize the dry eye treatment journey is a partnership between both doctor and patient, and this partnership is central to our treatment philosophy. We understand that every patient’s experience is unique and, accordingly, each treatment plan will be uniquely tailored to a patient’s individual needs. We strive to provide the highest level of dry eye and ocular surface disease care by implementing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technology that integrates cutting-edge research while remaining grounded in compassionate and empathetic care. Our goal is to be a resource for all patients affected by dry eye disease, and act as a trusted partner for other eye care and health care professionals seeking a referral center for their patients’ dry eye and ocular surface health needs.