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Scleral lenses are gaining prominence in eye care due to their advanced design and versatility in treating various eye conditions. Our expertise ensures patients receive...

Learn why vision is crucial for children’s learning and the importance of understanding visual acuity versus visual functioning. Discover why yearly exams are essential....

We prioritize your eye health with thorough, state-of-the-art eye examinations. Understanding what to expect from your eye exam can help ease any concerns and highlight...

At Little Lake Family Eye Care, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive eye care services for the entire family. Our unique approach combines personalized service...

Aging plays a critical role in developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among seniors. By adopting a proactive approach to...

Maintaining excellent vision health is a combination of many things. This includes managing your eye health, avoiding excessive screen time, staying vigilant for subtle and...

Did you know that one in three adults grapple with vision impairments? This statistic starkly highlights the pressing need for proactive eye care. At Little...

Dry eye occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly.

Delve into the lesser-known therapeutic benefits of scleral lenses, including enhanced comfort, ocular surface protection, and healing capabilities. Discover how these lenses improve the quality...

Current evidence is limited, but spending time outdoors is believed to potentially prevent or slow down myopia progression in children and adolescents.

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Little Lake Family Eye Care to schedule your appointment.

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why...

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Barrie eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and...

Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Little Lake Family Eye Care...

Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your...

Your eye experts at Little Lake Family Eye Care have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season....

Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Little Lake...

Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program...

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and...

Blurry vision is a common symptom of dry eye syndrome. Thankfully, Little Lake Family Eye Care can help treat your dry eyes and clear the...

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on...

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...

Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...

The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added...

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many...

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...

Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels...

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Little Lake Family Eye Care without delay if you or a loved one experiences...

Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution...

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...

Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses...

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to...

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...

Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times...

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly...

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

Studies have found a correlation between asthma and dry eye syndrome. Fortunately, a dry eye optometrist can help by treating your uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.

An eyelid twitch can develop for a number of reasons, and most of the time it’s not a cause for concern. Find out what may...

Mosquito bites are annoying but on the eyelid they can be particularly uncomfortable and even impact your vision. Find out what you can do to...

Do you have a lump on your eyelid? It could be a chalazion. Learn what a chalazion is, how to treat it and prevent it...

Dry eye syndrome can cause dry, red, itchy, irritated eyes. While eye drops or artificial tears provide relief to some individuals, they may not be...

Blinking plays a crucial role in maintaining the right amount of moisture on the eye’s surface. If you don’t blink properly or enough, it can...