Category: Eye Exam
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Why Early Treatment Matters
Posted in Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Amblyopia, often referred to as “lazy eye,” occurs in childhood when the brain develops preference for the vision of one eye over the other eye. This can happen due to a variety of factors and prevent the weaker eye from developing normal vision. Several conditions can lead to the development of amblyopia. Symptoms of someone… Read More
Stye or Chalazion? How to Tell the Difference and When to Seek Treatment
Posted in Anacortes, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood
By Jared Rasmussen OD A growth or bump on an eyelid can be an aggravating experience. Eyelids are very sensitive and having a growth there can cause pain, irritation and emotional stress due to cosmetic concerns. While most lid growths are benign and do not pose any serious health risk, any new growth, especially one… 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
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
Roy Gordon, OD, Joins Cascadia Eye
Posted in Contact lenses, Eye Exam, Medical, Practice News, Whidbey
Dr. Roy Gordon joins Cascadia Eye in February 2023 with specialty training in ocular disease, post-operative care, and contact lens fittings. Dr. Gordon received his optometry degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis, and has affiliations with the Optometric Physicians of Washington and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Gordon has been in private practice… Read More
Our Coupeville Clinic is moving!
Posted in Contact lenses, Events, Eye Exam, Optical, Practice News, Whidbey
Our Coupeville clinic is moving this October! Cascadia Eye will remain as your friendly, local comprehensive eye care clinic and optical center, but will see you in an updated and newly renovated new space with a modern and cozy feel. It is just two blocks east of our Birch Ave. location. You will continue to… Read More
A Doctor’s View: What are Intravitreal Injections?
Posted in Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Surgery
By Charles Maddux, MD Intravitreal injections treat retinal disease: The retina is a layer of blood vessels and thin tissue in the back of the eye. It houses millions of light-sensitive cells called rods and cones, which read and relay information to the brain through the optical nerve, making vision possible. Intravitreal injections are used… Read More
A Doctor’s View: What Happens in a Glaucoma Exam
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, OCT test, Whidbey
By Ernesto Golez MD It can be disquieting to find out you have glaucoma, but seeing a specialist for a glaucoma exam regularly can help slow the progression of symptoms. As a glaucoma specialist, I see many patients who are curious to learn what is different about glaucoma eye care and what happens when a… Read More
What causes floaters?
Posted in Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Whidbey
By Jared Rasmussen OD Have you ever felt like you’ve just seen a fly move out of the corner of your eye? You try to swat it away to no avail and then eventually realize there might not be a fly at all. You probably don’t have a pest problem, but rather floaters! What exactly… Read More
What is open angle glaucoma?
Posted in Bellingham, Dilating Eye Drops, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Surgery, Whidbey
By Ernesto Golez MD What is open angle glaucoma and why is it knowing about it important to your eye health? We asked Ernesto Golez III our glaucoma specialist, to explain: What is “open angle” glaucoma? “Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause damage to your optic nerves. This leads to progressive vision loss… Read More
