• posted: Dec. 01, 2022

When it comes to eye care, there are a number of myths and misconceptions. That's why it's important to see an optometrist that can provide you with expert care and Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2022

The health of our eyes is essential to us. Wearing contact lenses is popular to improve vision, but did you know there are different types of contact lenses? Lickteig Family Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2021

Children are heading back to school, and while shopping for school supplies and clothes may be at the top of your to-do list, it is important to make your child’s Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2021

Many of our patients choose to wear contact lenses to correct their vision problems. This convenience comes with some extra work to ensure you maintain healthy eyes while wearing contacts. Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2021

Good Eye Care for Screen Users Millions of people across the country rely on their computers for work, communication, and entertainment. While there's no denying the benefits of this technology, it Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2021

Myopia Control for Kids Myopia, better known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects eyesight. This occurs when the eye is improperly shaped, causing far-away objects to look blurry. Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2020

Importance of Eye Exam for Children As a parent, you will do anything to help your child succeed and achieve their dreams. However, one of the most important things you can Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2020

How to Avoid Eye Strain At Lickteig Family Eye Care in Boston, we understand that people do not always care for their eyes as well as they should. Eye strain is Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2020

Even Though the Sun May Seem Less Intense During Winter, Sunglasses with UV Protection Are Still Important Sure, it may be cold and snowy, but it is still very important to Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2020

6 Signs That Your Child May Have A Vision Problem Children can’t always tell you when they need pediatric eye care. As such, you should be aware of these telltale signs Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2020
• Eye Glasses,  Contact Lenses

Contact Lens or Glasses: Which is Best for You? Deciding between using contact lens or glasses for vision correction can be a tough question to answer. Contacts are just as easy Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2019

Fruits & Veggies and How They Impact Vision You may have heard that carrots are beneficial for your eyesight, which is often considered an old wives’ tale, but recent studies have Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2019

How To Take Care Of Your Contact Lenses There are about 75 percent of adults who wear corrective lenses, and approximately 11 percent of them wear contacts. At Lickteig Family Eyecare Read More

• posted: Jun. 24, 2019

Sports Eye Safety At Lickteig Family Eyecare, we offer a range of optometry services in the Medford, Boston, and Natick areas. In addition to the standard vision concerns, our optometrists also Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2019

Is LASIK Surgery Right For You? If you need glasses or contacts to see correctly, there is a procedure available that can correct your refractive error without the need or eyeglasses Read More

• posted: May 03, 2019

It is very important to protect our eyes from the damaging rays of the sun. Glaucoma, cataracts, and other conditions can develop due to sun damage. There are many options Read More