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Dr. Andrew and Dr. Nicole recently returned from a trip to Memphis, Tennessee, where they visited their alma mater, Southern College of Optometry, for Homecoming weekend!

Medications have their place, but did you know that there are also quick, easy in-office (non-pharmaceutical) treatments to help keep your eyes happy and healthy?

Eyecare Center of DuPage will be CLOSED next Monday (10/19/26) through Friday (10/23/26). We will be operating under regular hours all this week, there's still plenty of time to pickup your glasses or retainers/contacts.

As you know, we aim to be Chicagoland’s leader in myopia management, and in the first half of 2026 we’ve taken a big leap forward to help take even better care of you and your family.

Orthokeratology retainers gently reshape your cornea while you sleep and allow for clear vision throughout the day. Ortho-K is perfect for kids with myopia aka nearsightedness (trouble seeing far away) as it corrects their vision AND keeps their eyes from getting worse. Why is summer the best time to start?

Let's get our sunglasses on and have a Happy National Sunglasses Day! 

Subscribe to Dr. Brauer's Myopia Playlist on YouTube to get bite-sized myopia explainers as soon as they're released.

As a recognized leader in the profession, Dr. Brauer was recently a featured guest on The Myopia Mindset- a video series hosted by Matthew Herzberg, industry pioneer and founder of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. Check it out!

When most people think of contact lenses, they picture standard soft or rigid lenses designed for adults. But what about children? Many parents are surprised to learn that specialty contact lenses, including orthokeratology (Ortho-K), can be a safe and effective option for kids. In fact, these lenses may provide more than just clear vision - they can also help manage the progression of myopia (nearsightedness).

Earlier this month, Dr. Brauer returned to the ODs on Education platform to briefly speak to over 2,000 optometrists