Author: Kristie Lindell
Sunny Days Ahead: Our Sunglasses Sidewalk Sale is Here!
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Contact lenses, Events, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Tuesday, June 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. At our newest location: Cascadia Eye Market Street1930 Market Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273360-424-2020 Summer is upon us, and what better way to step out in style than with a fresh pair of sunglasses? Whether you’re hitting the beach, cruising through the city, or just lounging in… Read More
2024 Eyewear Trends to Watch
Posted in Anacortes, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
by Sheri Saldivar, CEO/designer, Cascadia EyewearFeaturing Cascadia Eyewear’s exclusive designs After attending the show in New York City this spring and meeting with many manufacturers there and throughout the year, we thought it would be helpful to share the current trends in eyewear fashion. Remember – you can swap lenses in any frame to create… Read More
Music to Our Eyes – the Melodic Caring Project
Posted in Anacortes, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Whidbey
Giving back is a big part of what we do at Cascadia Eye. We are pleased to support three caring young women on a mission to spread some serious love to kids battling illness. Emerson, Ruthie, Kayla, and Grace are teaming up with Melodic Caring Project to give back to their community, and they want… Read More
New Ophthalmology Clinic Now Open in Mount Vernon
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Prepare to see the world through clearer eyes with the unveiling of a brand new ophthalmology clinic on Market Street. Nestled conveniently in the heart of our vibrant Mount Vernon, this modern clinic is geared towards meeting the diverse eye health needs of our community. Staffed by a dedicated team of experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists,… Read More
Pop Up Frame Show
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood
Stop by our Mount Vernon office’s Pop Up Frame Show on January 23, 2024 any time between 10am to 5pm to pick out your (hugely discounted) hot new styles just delivered in January! These styles are so new we don’t even have them available to pre-shop on our website yet – you will be the… Read More
Choosing a Lens for My Eye Surgery
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Refractive Lens Exchange, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
by Andrew Sumnicht MD I’m considering cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE) but there are too many options to consider for my lens choice. What lens should I pick? Having cataract surgery or RLE is a significant decision and you have finally decided to proceed. There seem to be so many ways to have… Read More
Cascadia Eye Doesn’t Prescribe Dangerous Eye Drops
Posted in Bellingham, Dilating Eye Drops, Medical, Practice News
VIDEO BLOG Hi, I’m Dr. Howell, one of the optometrists here at Cascadia Eye. While talking to patients, some people have reported being nervous about taking eye drops–especially over-the-counter artificial tears–after reading some news reports. These news reports said that there are some over-the-counter eye drops that were contaminated and caused vision loss and even death,… Read More
Scratchy, Sore Eyes? It may be Blepharitis.
Posted in Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Eye-Opening, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood
by Andrew Sumnicht, MD What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis (bleff – ah – write – iss) is a very common condition seen in the eye clinic, with findings present in up to half of all eye patients, and with symptoms affecting up to 10% of the general population. There are oil glands that line your upper and… Read More
What is an Eye Emergency?
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
Changes in vision are frightening. While some visual issues can be easily corrected with new glasses or contact lenses, other vision changes may require immediate medical attention. Educating yourself about a serious eye emergency is the first step in preventing vision loss. You may be wondering how to differentiate between symptoms that require immediate medical… Read More
Seeing Well
Posted in Bellingham, Contact lenses, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Changing course in life is often something people try to avoid. I’ve recently made a change professionally to leave one post as an optometrist I held for 10 years. Although I still help people to see well, I joined a new team of eye care providers at Cascadia Eye, with five locations throughout the North… Read More
