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How Do Contact Lenses Work?

Contact Lenses

Whether you’re a long-time contact lens wearer or considering a switch from glasses, understanding how these tiny discs work can help you make informed decisions about your vision care needs. Contact lenses sit directly on the eye’s surface and compensate for any errors by helping light refract correctly on the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at […]

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October 17, 2024
Lakeland Family Eyecare

How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?

Eye Exams

Booking an eye exam might seem like a hassle, but it’s an important step in maintaining your vision. It doesn’t take as long as you might think, and the benefits outweigh the minor inconvenience. A regular eye exam can help detect and address potential eye problems early, preventing more serious issues down the line. If […]

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September 16, 2024
Lakeland Family Eyecare

Why Are My Eyes So Dry When I Wake Up?

Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Eye Exams

Dry eyes are one of the most common eye disorders. Millions of people experience dry eye at some point in their lives, especially as they get older. Many people’s eyes dry out overnight, leading to that itchy, sandpapery feeling when they wake up in the morning.  The most common reasons for waking up with dry […]

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July 30, 2024
Lakeland Family Eyecare
A close-up of a person putting a contact lens in their eye with their right middle finger.

Whether you’re a long-time contact lens wearer or considering a switch from glasses, understanding how these tiny discs work can help you make informed decisions about your vision care needs. Contact lenses sit directly on the eye’s surface and compensate for any errors by helping light refract correctly on the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at […]

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A smiling patient sits in an exam chair facing their optometrist, who is asking questions as part of an eye exam.

Booking an eye exam might seem like a hassle, but it’s an important step in maintaining your vision. It doesn’t take as long as you might think, and the benefits outweigh the minor inconvenience. A regular eye exam can help detect and address potential eye problems early, preventing more serious issues down the line. If […]

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A person sits on the edge of his bed, just having woken up. He's resting his head on his hands and rubbing his eyes.

Dry eyes are one of the most common eye disorders. Millions of people experience dry eye at some point in their lives, especially as they get older. Many people’s eyes dry out overnight, leading to that itchy, sandpapery feeling when they wake up in the morning.  The most common reasons for waking up with dry […]

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