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Red, itchy, watery eyes can make it hard to tell whether you are dealing with dry eye or eye allergies. The symptoms often overlap, but the cause is different - and that matters when it comes to relief. Knowing what is behind your irritated eyes can help you choose the right treatment and know when it is time to schedule an eye exam.

Childhood myopia is increasing at an alarming rate nationwide, and families in Fremont and surrounding areas are seeing the impact firsthand. While glasses and contacts improve clarity, they do not address the underlying eye growth that causes prescriptions to worsen. Low-dose atropine eye drops are backed by years of clinical research and offer a safe, effective way to manage myopia progression during the critical growing years.

Patients sometimes ask why eyeglass frames sold online can be significantly cheaper than those purchased through an eye care office.

Dry eye disease is more than just an occasional irritation - it’s a chronic condition that can significantly impact your comfort, vision, and quality of life. For patients who continue to struggle despite artificial tears, medications, or lifestyle changes, advanced treatment options may be needed. One such option is amniotic membrane therapy, an innovative, in-office treatment designed to heal the ocular surface and restore eye comfort.

Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children - and it’s progressing faster than ever before. At Capitol Eye Care Center, we take a proactive approach to myopia management, offering advanced solutions designed not just to correct vision, but to help slow myopia progression and protect your child’s long-term eye health.

Wearing contact lenses offers comfort and freedom from glasses - but for many, it can also lead to dryness, discomfort, and irritation. If you’ve noticed your eyes feeling gritty or tired after a few hours of wear, you might be experiencing contact lens–related dry eye.

Stellest lenses are a new generation of FDA-approved eyeglass lenses for children ages 6 to 12, clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) by 50–70%.

Myopia is one of the fastest-growing vision problems worldwide, especially among children. Not only does myopia make it difficult to see clearly at a distance, but without proper management, it can progress over time and lead to higher risks of serious eye diseases later in life.

As September comes to a close, it’s a good time to check your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions, often leaving people with irritation, blurry vision, or a constant feeling of dryness. While many factors can contribute to this issue, nutrition is an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle.