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How Myopia Affects Your Child’s Daily Life and Learning?

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


Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses: A Game-Changer in Myopia Control

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.


Questions to Ask Your Optometrist About Myopia Management

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


Refresh Your Eyes with Zocular ZEST

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.


Healing with Care: The Benefits of Amniotic Membranes

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.


How Screen Time Contributes to Dry Eye

In today's digital age, we spend countless hours staring at screens—whether it's for work, entertainment, or social connection. However, prolonged screen time can take a toll on our eye health, particularly for those who suffer from dry eye syndrome.


Makeup and Dry Eye: Tips for Choosing Eye-Friendly Cosmetics

For many people, makeup is an essential part of their daily routine. However, if you suffer from dry eye syndrome, certain cosmetics can worsen symptoms, causing irritation, redness, and discomfort. Fortunately, by selecting eye-friendly products and following hygienic practices, you can maintain eye health while still enjoying makeup. Here’s what you need to know:


IPL for Dry Eye: How Intense Pulsed Light Can Help Relieve Symptoms

Dry eye disease is a common and often frustrating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For those who struggle with persistent dryness, irritation, and fluctuating vision, traditional treatments like artificial tears or prescription medications may not always provide sufficient relief. Fortunately, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy has emerged as an innovative and effective treatment option for certain types of dry eye, particularly those associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). We here at Express Vision are proud to provide IPL Optilight treatments for our patients.


Orthokeratology for Children & Myopia Control

Let’s chat about how Ortho-K is making a real difference for kids and teens with nearsightedness. This non-surgical method not only corrects vision overnight but has also become one of the leading ways to slow down myopia progression in young people across the U.S.


What is Orthokeratology?

Ever wished you could wake up with clear vision without needing glasses or daytime contact lenses? That’s exactly what Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) offers! Ortho-K is an FDA-approved, non-surgical, and reversible treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape your cornea while you sleep. It corrects a wide range of vision issues, including myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia—giving you clear vision all day long.