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Comprehensive Eye Care in Berkeley, CA
Walnut Square Optometry has been dedicated to providing exceptional eye care to the Berkeley community and greater Bay Area for over two decades. Our practice combines comprehensive vision and eye health examinations with personalized service, ensuring patients receive both medical expertise and tailored solutions for their eyewear needs. We specialize in dry eye treatment, contact lens fittings, pediatric eye care, and myopia control therapy, utilizing advanced optical technology to address diverse visual requirements. Our team prioritizes patient education, offering the latest optometric information to support long-term eye health. Located in North Berkeley, we maintain a boutique-style optical department featuring high-fashion eyewear and designer frames, including exclusive local brands.With a focus on preventative care and co-management of ocular diseases, we serve as trusted primary care optometrists for families. Our commitment extends beyond clinical services to fostering a comfortable, welcoming environment that values each patient's unique needs. Dr. Nicole Sim, our award-winning optometrist, brings extensive experience in treating complex eye conditions and emphasizes the connection between ocular and overall health. We maintain partnerships with primary care physicians to ensure holistic health management for pediatric patients. By balancing medical excellence with a personalized approach, we aim to be the cornerstone of our patients' lifelong vision care.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Dry Eye Treatment
Contact Lens Fittings
Myopia Control Therapy
Pediatric Eye Care
Emergency Eye Services
Cataract Screening
Glaucoma Management
Computer Vision Syndrome Treatment
Refractive Surgery Co-Management
Highlights and features
- Serving Berkeley community for over 20 years with specialized eye care
- Award-winning optometrist with diverse clinical experience
- Exclusive selection of boutique eyewear brands
- Comprehensive services from pediatric exams to myopia control
- Personalized approach with preventative care focus
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams include refraction testing, intraocular pressure measurement, and retinal evaluation to detect vision issues and eye diseases. We use advanced diagnostic technology to assess both visual acuity and ocular health. These examinations help identify conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration in their earliest stages.
Myopia Control Therapy
We offer specialized treatments including orthokeratology lenses, soft multifocal contact lenses, and low-dose atropine therapy to slow myopia progression. Our evidence-based approaches target axial elongation in children's eyes. Each program includes regular monitoring to optimize treatment effectiveness and reduce future vision risks.
Pediatric Eye Care
Our child-friendly exams assess visual development, eye coordination, and potential learning-related vision problems. We provide early intervention for amblyopia and strabismus while collaborating with pediatricians. The process includes fun, engaging activities to ensure accurate results in a stress-free environment.
Dry Eye Treatment
We diagnose and manage dry eye disease through advanced testing and personalized treatment plans. Options include prescription medications, punctal plugs, and lifestyle modifications. Our approach addresses both evaporative and aqueous-deficient dry eye conditions using the latest clinical research.
Contact Lens Fittings
We provide custom fittings for daily disposables, extended wear, and specialty lenses including multifocal and astigmatism-correcting options. Our process includes trial lenses and follow-up evaluations to ensure optimal comfort and vision. We also offer gas permeable lenses for complex corneal conditions.
People
Dr. Nicole J Sim
Optometrist
Dr. Sim graduated from UC Berkeley School of Optometry with the Deans Award for her thesis. She has extensive clinical experience in LASIK co-management, dry eye treatment, and pediatric vision care. Her training includes work at retinal specialty clinics and low-income trauma centers.
Kathye L.
Optician
Our lead optician specializes in helping patients select frames that combine style with optimal fit. With expertise in boutique eyewear brands, Kathye provides personalized guidance for finding the perfect eyewear solutions.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive exams, dry eye treatment, contact lens fittings, myopia control therapy, pediatric eye exams, and emergency eye care for red eye and foreign bodies.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network providers for most major medical PPO plans and accept VSP Vision Service Plan for routine eye care. We provide reimbursement forms for other vision plans.
What makes your optical department unique?
Our boutique optical features exclusive brands like Bevel, Silhouette, and local Bay Area lines including Kala Eyewear and 141 Eyewear, which donates glasses to children in need.
How do you handle pediatric eye exams?
We create a fun, engaging environment for children's exams, focusing on visual development and learning-related vision issues while collaborating with pediatricians for comprehensive care.
What myopia control options are available?
We offer orthokeratology lenses, soft multifocal contact lenses, and low-dose atropine therapy, all proven to slow myopia progression in children through evidence-based protocols.
