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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.


How Does Orthokeratology Work? The Science Behind Corneal Reshaping

Ever wondered how Ortho-K lenses can give you clear vision without glasses or daytime contacts? Let’s break it down!


5 Signs Your Child Needs an Eye Exam ASAP

General optometrists aren’t always trained to work with kids. Pediatric eye doctors use child-friendly techniques (think games and interactive tools!) to make exams stress-free. They’re experts in:


Protect Your Child’s Future: How Routine Eye Exams Unlock Healthy Development

As a parent, you want your child to thrive in every way—academically, socially, and physically. But there’s one critical aspect of their health that’s easy to overlook: their vision. Pediatric eye exams are far more than a “quick vision check.” They’re a window into your child’s overall well-being and a key to unlocking their full potential. Let’s dive into why children’s eye care should be a non-negotiable part of their healthcare routine.