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Unique Uses for Scleral Lenses: Unusual Ways They Can Help

Scleral lenses offer unique benefits beyond traditional vision correction. They provide relief for patients with facial paralysis, shingles scarring, severe dry eye, and post-surgical complications, while also restoring vision in conditions like keratoconus. Discover how these lenses can protect and enhance your vision at Little Lake Family Eye Care.

Discover Sustainable Eco Eyewear at Little Lake Family Eye Care

The Eco Eyewear collection offers stylish, sustainable frames made from recycled and bio-based materials. Each pair is carefully selected for its aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility, reflecting our commitment to providing eco-friendly fashion choices.

Discover Benefits of Scleral Lenses

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 the full benefits of these innovative lenses for optimal comfort and vision.

The Role of Aging in AMD: Minimizing Long-Term Risk

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 eye health, including regular eye examinations, maintaining a healthy diet, quitting smoking, managing health conditions, and protecting the eyes from UV light, individuals can minimize their long-term risk of AMD and similar sight-threatening diseases.

Prioritizing Eye Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Visual Wellness

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 seemingly harmless symptoms that may signal vision issues, and taking the initiative to promptly schedule routine eye exams at an eye clinic when necessary. At...

Caring for Your Vision: A Comprehensive Guide by Little Lake Family Eye Care

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 Lake Family Eye Care, we're not just aware of this fact; we're dedicated to combating it head-on through education and tailored care. CALL 705-410-0996 Preserving...

Does Spending Time Outdoors Improve Myopia?

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

Why Is There Sticky Mucus In My Eye?

Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times when it’s not. Learn how a dry eye optometrist can help.

Everything You Need To Know About Keratoconus

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 asked questions about keratoconus.

What To Do if a Mosquito Bites Your Eyelid

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 treat the bite at home, and when it's a good idea to contact your optometrist.

What’s a Chalazion?

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 from recurring.

6 Reasons Scleral Lenses Can Manage Your Dry Eye Syndrome

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 effective for people with severe dry eye symptoms. For these individuals, scleral lenses may be a better option. Find out how scleral lenses can help relieve your dry eye symptoms.

Blinking Exercises for Dry Eye

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 leave your eyes feeling dry and irritated. Fortunately, there are certain blinking exercises you can perform to prevent your eyes from becoming dry.