Prioritizing Lifelong Clear Vision for Your Children
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a vision condition that can affect children from a young age and makes distant objects appear blurry. If left unaddressed, myopia can lead to long-term vision issues beyond just an increasing prescription. At Visual Expressions Optometry, we offer personalized myopia control solutions to help manage and slow its progression in your child.
Through specialized treatments like ortho-k overnight contact lenses, atropine drops, and specialty contact lenses, we aim to slow the progression of myopia, helping your child maintain clearer vision and reducing their risk of future eye health issues.
It all starts with a comprehensive eye exam. Don’t wait to take action against myopia—schedule your consultation today, and let us find the right solution for your child.
Book AppointmentWhy Is Myopia Control Important?
Myopia (nearsightedness) typically emerges in childhood and will often progress if left untreated. Our focus on myopia control aims to address this progression, prevent your child’s prescription from worsening, and reduce their risks of future eye health complications, such as glaucoma or retinal tears.
We’ll work with you to understand your family’s needs and recommend myopia control solutions that can protect your child’s vision, correct their vision, and support their long-term eye health.
Vision & Learning Go Hand-in-Hand
Clear vision is essential for learning and participating in activities. Children with uncorrected myopia may struggle to see the whiteboard, read from a distance, or engage confidently in sports and other hobbies. These challenges can lead to frustration and impact their academic success and self-esteem.
By starting myopia control early, we can better help your child see their world clearly, supporting both their vision and personal growth.
Getting the Full Picture with Our Diagnostics
At Visual Expressions Optometry, we strive to create customized treatment plans for every patient, and that’s no different when it comes to your child’s myopia.
One of our key technologies is corneal topography, which provides a detailed map of the cornea’s surface. This imaging technique allows us to precisely fit ortho-k lenses and evaluate the overall health and shape of your child’s eyes.
Our Myopia Control Solutions
Your kids can’t always express when they have a vision problem. You can watch them for common signs and symptoms, including:
- Frequent headaches
- Squinting to see distant objects
- Eye strain
- Blurry vision when looking at faraway objects
- Sitting too close to screens
We’ll work closely with you and your kids to determine the best myopia control option for comfort and eye health.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Ortho-k lenses are specially designed to reshape the cornea while your child sleeps, providing clear vision during the day without needing glasses or contact lenses. These lenses also help slow myopia progression, offering both immediate and long-term benefits.
This treatment is ideal for active kids and teens who want the freedom to play sports, participate in school activities, or enjoy their day without worrying about corrective lenses.
MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses
MiSight 1 day lenses are comfortable, soft contact lenses that can help manage myopia in children.
Studies have shown that MiSight lenses slow myopia progression by an average of 59%.
MiSight lenses are daily-wear lenses, so they’re low-risk for children—kids as young as 8 years old have shown confidence in handling them. If your children aren’t fans of wearing glasses, MiSight may be their solution.
Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine therapy is a researched treatment option for slowing myopia progression, especially in children.
By using low-dose atropine eye drops, we can help reduce the rate at which your child’s myopia worsens. These easy-to-use drops are a minimally invasive option that doesn’t require surgery or contact lenses, making it a great choice for families looking for a simple solution.
Combination Treatments
For children with rapidly progressing myopia, combining multiple treatments like ortho-k and atropine drops can be an option and help us provide comprehensive care.
Protecting Your Child’s Vision
At Visual Expressions Optometry, we’re committed to helping your child enjoy clear, healthy vision. Our experienced team will work with you to find the best myopia control option to support your child’s vision and overall well-being.
Schedule an appointment today to explore how we can help manage and slow your child’s myopia progression.
Book AppointmentCome Visit Us
We are located on the Draeger’s side of the Blackhawk Plaza, near Starbucks, next to Blackhawk Plastic Surgery. We also have plenty of parking available outside.
Our Address
- 3580 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
- Danville, CA 94506
Contact Information
- Phone: 925-648-9393
- Fax: 925-648-9394
- Email: [email protected]
Our Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Our Testimonials
Teresa R., Danville
“Our entire family needed to get exams and glasses. We received exceptional service through the entire process from the exam, to the frame selection to the expertise in making sure we received our best insurance benefits. I would highly recommend Visual Expressions.”
Andrew G., San Ramon
“I live close to their office so it’s very convenient for me to go there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating…. Overall, I’m satisfied with their service and even brought my family here for their vision needs.”
J. G., Alamo
“We have been going to Visual Expressions for years. They have made us feel like family. The service is outstanding and everyone is wonderful. Dr. Khayatan is warm, nurturing, and truly cares about your eye health.”
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Visual Expressions Optometry
- 3580 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
- Danville, CA 94506
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P: 925-648-9393
[email protected]