Category: Cataracts
Everyday Habits That Keep Your Eyes Healthy as You Age
Posted in Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
It happens so slowly you barely notice it. One day you’re squinting at the grocery receipt, and the next you’re holding your phone at arm’s length. But aging eyes aren’t a sudden failure — they’re a cumulative result of what we did, didn’t do, or never thought to do. The good news? You can start… Read More
Vaping, Smoking, and Your Vision: What You Need to Know
Posted in Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Smoking cigarettes is widely known to be harmful to overall health, and thankfully, cigarette use has been steadily declining over the past 70 years. As of 2022, only 11.6% of Americans reported smoking. Meanwhile, vaping—often marketed as a safer alternative—has been gaining popularity, with 6.5% of Americans reporting regular use. But is vaping actually safer?… Read More
RLE and Cataract Informational FREE DINNER
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Cataracts, Contact lenses, Events, Eye-Opening, Medical, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Refractive Lens Exchange, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6:30-8:30pm Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant 221 Central St., Sedro-Woolley Speaker: Carlindo Pereira, MD Join us for a delicious dinner to learn more about refractive lens exchange (RLE) and cataract surgery. It promises to be a game-changer for your world of vision correction! Our own Carlindo Pereira, MD, keynote speaker and a leading expert in vision correction surgery,… Read More