Category: Whidbey
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
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
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
2023 “Excellence in Education” Scholarship Winners
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey

Announcing the three scholarship winners for our 20th annual “Excellence in Education” award! We were inspired by their academic achievements, outstanding extracurriculars, and drive to be thoughtful and give back to their local communities. All three have impressive resumes that reflect their hard work and dedication as well as a strong character that we feel… Read More
How to Avoid Cataracts
Posted in Bellingham, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey

by Dan Siapco MD My retired partner and founder of Cascadia Eye, Nannette Crowell, always told her patients, “You will get cataracts if you live long enough.” Cataracts are a part of the aging process. You may find yourself with an operable cataract at an early age or, if you are an average American, at… Read More
Heart Health and Your Eyes
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Medical, Mount Vernon, Whidbey

By: Dr. Ernesto Golez III Hearts and Eyes Happy Heart Health Month! Did you know that your eyes can tell you about your heart health? The heart delivers oxygen and essential nutrients to the different parts of the body, including the eyes. Thus, any problems with the heart’s functioning will eventually affect the functioning of… 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
Whidbey Vision Care Merges with Cascadia Eye
Posted in Eye-Opening, Medical, Optical, Practice News, Whidbey

Whidbey Vision Care, formerly owned by Chris Gaustad, OD, recently merged with Cascadia Eye, owned by Dan Siapco, MD, Carlindo Pereira, MD and Charles Maddux, MD. Adding Roy Gordon, OD (previously with Whidbey Vision Care) allows the doctor team at Cascadia Eye to offer increased eye care availability to the whole of Whidbey Island and… Read More
2023 “Excellence in Education” Scholarship – Now Accepting Applications
Posted in Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey

Cascadia Eye is pleased to announce our 20th annual $1,000 “Excellence in Education” scholarship opportunity! High school senior students in our service areas with a G.P.A. of 3.25 or better who plan to attend full-time programs at any trade school, college or university with no limitation to study focus or major are welcome to submit an application.