Category: Eye Blog
Shield Your Eyes: Summer Safety Tips
Posted in Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
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by Roy Gordon, OD Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an exciting time. The calendar is filled quickly with things like barbecues, travel plans and recreational activities. Before seizing every opportunity to enjoy the weather, take a moment to consider these tips to keep your summer eyes healthy and safe all season long. Wear sunglasses to… Read More
2024 Eyewear Trends to Watch
Posted in Anacortes, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
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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
Choosing a Lens for My Eye Surgery
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Refractive Lens Exchange, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
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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
The Value of a Professional Optician Evaluate and Fit Eyewear Rather Than Purchasing Glasses Online
Posted in Eye Blog, Eyeglasses, Optical
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Online shopping has become a normal part of life for many Americans, but not everything should be purchased from the Internet. When it comes to procuring prescription eyewear, you will have a much better experience and outcome when you visit an optical center. The opticians at Cascadia Eye, with five locations in Northwest Washington State, share… 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
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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 Causes Dry Eye?
If you notice a frequent uncomfortable or burning-like sensation in your eyes, you may be one of the 20 million Americans with chronic dry eye. As the name suggests, dry eye occurs when your eyes are unable to sufficiently lubricate themselves. This can be triggered by inadequate tear production or because the tears you produce… Read More
Diabetes and the Importance of Having a Proper Eye Evaluation
Posted in Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Blog
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Diabetes increases your risk for a variety of serious health ailments, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Another concern that often gets overlooked is the effects that diabetes can have on our eyes. If you have diabetes, you are dramatically more susceptible to vision-stealing eye diseases that can even cause complete blindness. The… Read More
Answers to the Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask About Refractive Lens Exchange
Posted in Eye Blog, Refractive Lens Exchange
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LASIK may be the best-known type of refractive surgery, but it is hardly the only option available for permanent correction of your imperfect vision. Our talented ophthalmologists frequently perform refractive lens exchange (RLE) on patients who are age 55-67 or are otherwise not considered good candidates for laser vision correction. Continue reading to find out… Read More
What is an Eye Emergency?
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
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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
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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