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Dr. Laura M. Periman, MD

Experience
25 years
Speaks
English

100 West Harrison Street North Tower, Suite 360, Seattle, WA 98119

(206) 347-0821 Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. Laura M. Periman, MD, Cornea & External Disease, Seattle, WA
Cornea & External Disease
Board certifiedOphthalmology
LicensedMD00039796

Overview

Dr. Laura M. Periman is a board-certified ophthalmologist and President and Director of Dry Eye Services and Clinical Research at Periman Eye Institute in Seattle, Washington. She earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Washington.

Dr. Periman focuses on dry eye and ocular surface disease, including meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis and ocular rosacea. She is an international lecturer and clinical researcher, and has written on how skin conditions and inflammation affect the eyelid glands, and on in-office treatments such as intense pulsed light (IPL).

Patients come to her when dry eye has not improved with standard drops, and before cataract or refractive surgery when the eye surface needs to be healthy for accurate measurements.

Languages
English
Gender
Female
Video visits
In person only
NPI number
1376755009

Expertise

Focus Areas

  • Dry eye disease
  • Meibomian gland dysfunction
  • Ocular surface preparation before surgery
  • Dry eye research

Conditions Treated

  • Dry eye disease
  • Meibomian gland dysfunction
  • Blepharitis
  • Demodex blepharitis
  • Ocular rosacea
  • Neurotrophic keratitis
  • Ocular surface disease

Procedures Performed

  • Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy
  • Thermal pulsation treatment for meibomian glands
  • Meibomian gland expression and probing
  • Punctal plugs
  • Autologous serum tears
  • Amniotic membrane therapy
  • Microblepharoexfoliation

Credentials

  • Board certification

    Ophthalmology

    American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Medical license

    MD00039796

    Issued by Washington State (Washington Medical Commission)

  • National Provider Identifier

    1376755009

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Education & Training

  1. Medical School1997

    University of Washington School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

  2. Residency1998 to 2001

    University of Washington

    Ophthalmology

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Periman Eye Institute

100 West Harrison Street North Tower, Suite 360
Seattle, WA 98119
  • (206) 347-0821
  • Fax (206) 580-4003
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Laura M. Periman?

Call Periman Eye Institute at (206) 347-0821 to book or to ask about availability. New patients may be asked for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Laura M. Periman?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Laura M. Periman specialize in?

Dr. Laura M. Periman practices Cornea & External Disease, Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease and Ophthalmology and has 25 years of experience. Focus areas include Dry eye disease, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular surface preparation before surgery and Dry eye research.

Where does Dr. Laura M. Periman practice?

Dr. Laura M. Periman sees patients at Periman Eye Institute, 100 West Harrison Street North Tower, Suite 360, Seattle, WA 98119.

Is Dr. Laura M. Periman accepting new patients?

Dr. Laura M. Periman is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Laura M. Periman speak?

Dr. Laura M. Periman speaks English.

Where did Dr. Laura M. Periman train?

Dr. Laura M. Periman studied medicine at University of Washington School of Medicine and completed residency at University of Washington.

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