The Optical Edge

06/08/2026

Imagine the microscopic mites that live on your skin, making a home in your eyelash follicles... We have drops for that!!

Come SEE us! 815-216-4600.

It's more common then we'd like to think and can lead to itching, redness and recurrent styes--but in six weeks we can evict them and feel better!

06/05/2026

👁️ Fun fact: The cornea which is the clear front surface of your eye, is one of the most sensitive tissues in the human body because it’s packed with thousands of tiny nerve endings. In fact, it has more nerve endings than your skin!

That’s why even a tiny eyelash or speck of dust can feel so irritating!! 👀

Think you have something in your eye--come SEE us and Dr. Lisa can help! 815-216-4600

06/04/2026

👀 Incoming kindergarteners have started to trickle in and we love it!! Illinois schools require all students entering Kindergarten to have a full eye exam 👀 We have the form you will need filled out, come SEE us!

Summer break is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!

Vision problems can impact learning, sports, and everyday activities. A comprehensive eye exam helps ensure your child is seeing their best before heading back to school. Find an OD here: https://illinois.aoa.org/find-a-doctor

06/03/2026

POV: if you keep holding your phone farther away, we should probably talk!! 🤓

Presbyopia — a normal age-related change that makes near vision harder to focus on, usually starting in your 40s. The good news: glasses, contacts, and other options can help!

Come SEE us! 815-216-4600 👀

06/02/2026

👀 these are 🔥

Shades on from sunrise to sunset 🌄🌅

🕶 Racer & Thatcher

05/29/2026

👀 What newborns can actually see? 👀

👉Very blurry vision: They don’t see sharp details yet...
👉Best at close range: About 8–12 inches--roughly the distance to a caregiver’s face while being held.
👉High contrast only: They respond best to black, white, and bold patterns, not soft colors or fine detail.
👉Faces are interesting early: Even though vision is blurry, newborns are naturally drawn to face-like shapes.
👉Color vision is still developing so color perception is limited
♥️ Red is often the first color they start noticing clearly ♥️

05/27/2026

If you get "pink" eye and you wear contact lenses--don't risk it, call your eyecare provider!

Dr. Lisa is always ready to help!!

05/25/2026

We are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. SEE you all tomorrow!

05/22/2026

The front of your eye (the cornea) is super sensitive--so even a tiny scratch feels like a big deal!!

It's sensitive because the cornea is packed with a nerve endings, way more concentrated than are in most other parts of your body. Those nerves cause you to blink and tear up.

So you SEE, it is sensitive on PURPOSE, because it’s your body’s protective response to danger.

Pretty cool, eh? 👀🤓

05/18/2026

Remember to get your eye health examined yearly, just like getting routine blood work, an Optomap screening can help find a problem before becomes a BIGGER problem!

We can't wait to SEE you!