New 2025 study (BMC Ophthalmology, DOI: 10.1186/s12886-025-04265-8) shows:
👉 Kids in OrthoK do better when follow-ups are regular.
👉 Axial length, not just prescription, shows if myopia is really under control.
Follow-up = better future vision.

#myopiatreatment #myopiacontrol #myopiamanagement

J has been wearing OrthoK for 20+ years. The crazy part? Just one eye, once a week — and he still sees clearly all week.

OrthoK = overnight lens that reshapes the eye while you sleep. Works for kids and adults at any age. Great option if you don’t like glasses or LASIK.

#myopiatreatment #myopiacontrol #myopiamanagement #orthok

Happy International Dog Day!

Dogs can smell cancer, diabetes, even Parkinson’s.
But myopia? Nope.
That’s something only your eye doctor can catch—not even a German Shepherd owned by one. 😄
#InternationalDogDay #MyopiaControl #BackToSchoolReady #DogLover #PuppyLove
#myopiacontrol #myopiamanagement #kidsvision #optometristlife #orthok #parentingwin #InternationalDogDay #DogLover #PuppyLove #WoofWoof
#FluffyFriend #HappyDogDay

Smaller optic zones in OrthoK (5.0 mm) may slow axial growth better than standard 6.0 mm. New study supports what many of us already see in clinic—you don’t always need custom designs to apply this. Past research hinted at it, this trial adds weight.

DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102491

#myopiatreatment #myopiacontrol #myopiamanagement #OrthoK

This was his first eye exam ever.
He goes, “Man… it’s like going from analog TV to HD.”
We laughed. I’ll never get tired of moments like this.

#myopiatreatment #clearvision #firsteyeexam #optometrylife #eyecarejourney #sanDiegooptometrist #myopiacontrol #myopiamanagement

I want a solar alarm clock for kids: goes off every 30 mins, only stops after 5 mins in the sun. Myopia prevention + peace & quiet for parents. Doesn’t exist… yet.

#parentinglife #myopiatreatment #healthykids #eyecare #myopiamanagement #screentime #outdoor

Still using artificial tears every day but eyes still dry or irritated?

💧 Drops give quick relief—but they don’t fix the root cause if your dry eye is from inflammation.

That’s where cyclosporine eyedrops come in, such as Restasis , Cequa , or the newest one, Vevye. They control the inflammation.

#dryeyes #restasis #eyecare #sandiegooptometrist #ocularhealth #eyedoctor #artificialtears

Scleral lenses can change everything for keratoconus patients.
They vault over the cornea, creating a smooth surface for clearer, stable vision—even when glasses and soft contacts fail.

Custom fit with Eaglet ESP
Every eye is unique.

#keratoconus #sclerallenses #cornea #specialtycontacts #sjogren #dryeye #ectasia

What do Vuity (a drop for presbyopia aka near vision loss) and Ortho-K night lenses for myopia have in common?

Turns out—they can both help with glare and halos at night.

Sometimes I adjust the OrthoK lens design.
Other times, I use Vuity to shrink the pupil by 1–2mm.

Different tools, same goal: clearer night vision. 🌙✨
#myopiatreatment #myopiamanagement#myopiamanagement #OrthoK #Vuity #NightVision #MyopiaControl #Presbyopia #OptometristLife