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Myopia or nearsightedness, is an ocular condition where distant objects appear blurry but can be seen clearly at near distance. Myopia is an increasing epidemic that can significantly affect a child’s daily life and ability to learn if left uncorrected

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children around the world. If your child’s prescription seems to get stronger every year, you’re not alone—and there are proactive options available. One exciting and new advancement in this area are Stellest® lenses, developed by Essilor, which are designed specifically to help slow the progression of myopia in children.

If your child is nearsighted and their prescription seems to get stronger each year, you’re not alone. Myopia (nearsightedness) is increasing in kids worldwide — but now we have tools to help slow its progression. One of the most proven and well-studied options is MiSight® contact lenses, the only FDA-approved daily contact lenses designed specifically for myopia control in children.

If you’ve been struggling with itchy, irritated eyelids, recurrent styes, or dry eye, you may be dealing with Demodex blepharitis — a common but often overlooked eyelid condition caused by microscopic mites that live in the lash follicles. These mites feed on oils and skin cells, leading to inflammation, redness, crusting around the lashes, and that frustrating “gritty” or burning/dry sensation. Fortunately, there’s now a gentle yet effective in-office solution: the Zocular ZEST treatment.

If you’ve ever experienced red, irritated eyelids, itching around the lashes, or a “gritty” sensation that just won’t go away, you might be dealing with Demodex blepharitis — a common but often overlooked eyelid condition. Demodex mites are microscopic parasites that naturally live on human skin. In small numbers, they’re harmless. But when they overpopulate the eyelid margins and lash follicles, they can trigger inflammation, dryness, and persistent irritation.

Myopia or Nearsightedness, is a growing epidemic that is being diagnosed I children at earlier ages. Managing myopia has become a priority for eye care providers and parents, with treatment options such as Ortho-k, Atropine and notably Soft Multifocal Contact lenses.

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia (nearsightedness), the good news is that there are several management options to help slow down or reduce the progression of myopia

When it comes to keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable, regular care is just as important as dental cleanings or annual physicals. For many people, symptoms like dryness, irritation, redness, and crusty eyelids are signs of a condition called blepharitis — a common but often underdiagnosed problem. Fortunately, there's an effective, gentle in-office treatment that can make a big difference: Zocular ZEST.

At Express Vision, we’re always looking for ways to bring the most effective and comfortable treatment options to our patients — especially when it comes to healing the delicate surface of the cornea. One innovative tool we use is the amniotic membrane, a biologically active tissue that encourages the eye to heal faster, with less pain and inflammation.