— PROVIDER PARTNERSHIPS —
A dry eye specialist
your patients can count on.
Dr. Julie Storer partners with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other providers to bring advanced dry eye care to patients who need more than drops and lid hygiene. Simple referrals. In-office treatment days. Shared screenings. Whatever works best for your practice.
Optometrists
Rheumatologists
Ophthalmologists
Dermatologists
Primary Care Physicians
Allergists
— WHY PARTNER WITH BLUWATERS —
Your patients deserve more than drops.
Most general eye care providers see dry eye patients every day — and most of them aren't getting better. Artificial tears, lid hygiene, and basic prescription drops have real limitations, and patients with moderate to severe disease often need advanced intervention that falls outside a standard exam scope.
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Dr. Storer's role isn't to replace you — it's to handle the difficult, treatment-resistant dry eye cases so your patients get the care they actually need, and return to you for everything else.
Patients stay yours
Dr. Storer focuses exclusively on dry eye — your patients come back to you for comprehensive care, glasses, contacts, and everything else.
Real clinical outcome
The Trifecta Protocol — MiBoFlo, IPL, and LLLT — addresses the biological root cause of MGD. Your patients leave with measurable improvement.
Direct communication
Dr. Storer communicates directly with referring providers — you always know your patient's status, findings, and treatment progress.
— WHO TO REFER —
Patients who are ready for
the next level of care.
These are the patients who need more than what a standard exam can address — and who will benefit most from a dedicated dry eye evaluation and treatment program.
Treatment-resistant dry eye
Patients who've tried prescription drops, warm compresses, and lid hygiene without lasting relief — the ones you've run out of options for.
Pre- & post-surgical
LASIK, cataract, and refractive surgery patients — dry eye optimization before surgery improves outcomes, and early intervention after prevents chronic disease.
Moderate to severe MGD
Patients with significant meibomian gland dropout, thickened secretions, or rapid tear evaporation who need more than lipid supplements.
Systemic disease & medications
Patients with Sjögren's, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, or on medications that affect tear production — complex cases that need focused management.
Ocular rosacea & inflammation
Patients with rosacea, chronic lid inflammation, or telangiectasias along the lid margin — ideal candidates for IPL therapy.
Digital eye strain & screen workers
Patients whose symptoms correlate clearly with screen use — reduced blink rate, afternoon blur, and eye fatigue that drops can't fix.
— THREE WAYS TO PARTNER —
As simple or as hands-on as you'd like.
Every provider relationship is different. Whether you want a simple referral arrangement or a more integrated in-office partnership, Dr. Storer will work with your practice on your terms.
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Simple Referral
Your patient. Our expertise. Back to you.
The most straightforward arrangement — you identify the patients who need advanced dry eye care and refer them to BluWaters. Dr. Storer handles the evaluation and treatment, then sends them back to you for ongoing primary eye care.
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No commitment, no contract — refer as needed
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Downloadable referral forms and patient handouts
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Direct communication on every referred patient
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Patients stay in your care for all non-dry-eye needs
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Co-management available for complex cases
The simplest starting point — most referring providers begin here.
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In-Office Screening Day
Dr. Storer comes to you.
Dr. Storer brings the OS1000 robotic dry eye screener to your office — your patients are screened on-site without leaving your practice. Anyone who needs treatment is referred directly to BluWaters for follow-up care.
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Non-contact robotic screening — no air puff, just minutes per patient
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Ideal for practices with high volumes of dry eye patients
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Screening results shared with your team for co-management
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Patients who need treatment are seamlessly transitioned to BluWaters
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Educational lunch & learn session available for your team
Great for building a dry eye screening program without adding equipment or staff training.
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Trifecta Treatment Days
The full protocol — at your location.
Dr. Storer brings the full Trifecta treatment setup to your practice. Your patients receive MiBoFlo, IPL, and LLLT therapy in the comfort of your office — no referral required, no travel for the patient.
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Full Trifecta Protocol delivered on-site at your practice
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You identify and schedule the patients — Dr. Storer handles everything else
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A revenue opportunity for your practice, with terms we'll walk through together
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Capped at 8 patients per treatment day
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No-shows aren't lost — patients can finish treatment at BluWaters
A premium offering for practices that want to provide advanced dry eye treatment without the equipment investment.
— THE TREATMENT —
The Trifecta Protocol —
built for the hardest cases.
The Trifecta is BluWaters' signature three-treatment approach for patients with significant Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and evaporative dry eye. Each treatment targets a distinct driver — together they work synergistically to address what drops and hygiene alone can't reach.
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Patients typically see meaningful improvement within the first series, with results that are measurable, lasting, and repeatable with periodic maintenance.
THE DRY EYE TRIFECTA
MiBoFlo
therapeutic heat · restores oil flow
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IPL
light therapy · reduces inflammation
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LLLT
cellular stimulation · restores gland health
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All three address a distinct pathway — so nothing is left untreated.
— ABOUT DR. STORER —
Dry eye is all
she does.
"When a patient has tried everything and is still struggling, that's exactly the patient I want to see. My job is to find what everyone else missed — and do something about it."
Dr. Storer has been a Doctor of Optometry since 2000 and focuses exclusively on dry eye disease and ocular surface disease at BluWaters Dry Eye Clinic & Spa in Chelsea, Michigan.
Doctor of Optometry since 2000
Over two decades of clinical experience in primary eye care and ocular surface disease
Exclusively dry eye focused
BluWaters is a dedicated dry eye clinic — not a general practice with a dry eye add-on
Members of AOA & MOA
American Optometric Association and Michigan Optometric Association
Advanced treatment protocols
MiBoFlo, IPL, LLLT, ZEST, NuLids, Rinsada, amniotic membrane therapy, and more
— GETTING STARTED —
Easy to start. Simple to maintain.
A provider relationship with BluWaters doesn't require contracts or commitments. Here's what the process looks like from first conversation to first referral.
Reach out
Call 734-250-9770, text, or email Dr. Storer directly. Tell us about your practice and the patients you have in mind.
Meet Dr. Storer
A quick conversation — in person, by phone, or over lunch. Dr. Storer will explain how the referral process works and answer any clinical questions.
Referral materials
We'll provide patient handouts, referral pads, and any educational materials your team needs — nothing complicated.
Your first referral
Send us a patient. Dr. Storer will handle everything from evaluation through treatment and keep you updated throughout.
