Eye Blog
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
Questions and answers about dilating eye drops
Posted in Bellingham, Dilating Eye Drops, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Your Eye Dilation Questions Answered! One of the questions we get asked most frequently is regarding the dilating drops we use during our Comprehensive Eye Exams. Getting your eyes dilated for the first time is a strange feeling. We’ve already explained why Cascadia Eye doctors prefer to dilate during your comprehensive exam in a previous… Read More
Protecting your eyes from UV damage
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Optical, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
It’s sunglasses season! Are your eyes protected? It’s possible you’ve heard about the need for full-spectrum UV protection for your eyes already, but we will explain why and offer some advice on making sure you have the right kind of protection. What does UV do to your eyes? You may already know you can get… Read More
Exercise for glaucoma patients
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
When Dr. Ernesto Golez III, our glaucoma specialist, talks to patients with a first-time diagnosis of glaucoma or high eye pressure, he recommends caution with certain types of exercise–for example, anything that causes blood to rush to the head. Some positions and maneuvers may cause eye pressure to spike–or even, with regular use, cause the… Read More
Screen time and your eyes
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Medical, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
With kids spending more time in front of a computer screen due to home schooling, and with many people working from home and using online resources such as Zoom for meetings, there may be an increase in dry eyes and digital fatigue. There are a few ways to combat this. Dr. Jared Rasmussen, one of… Read More
Nutrients and eye health
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
It’s not surprising to learn that nutrients have an actual effect on your eye health. After all, despite the wildly-varying nutrition and wellness advice that exists, nearly every professional agrees that micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are essential to overall body health, and your eyes are interconnected with the rest of your body. Antioxidants vs. Eye… Read More
Eye safety part 1: Sports safety
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
When you or your kids are involved in sports or other physical activities, it can mean higher risks for you or your child’s eyes. Here are some tips recommended by AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) for ensuring no one needs to come see us for anything other than their annual eye exam. The number one… Read More
4 Rules to prevent eye damage from contact lenses
Posted in Bellingham, Contact lenses, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Optical, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Today’s blog addresses problems that come from improper contact lens use. If you wear contact lenses, are interested in trying them, or are a parent of a contact lens-wearing child, this is the post for you. I will explain clearly why proper contact lens care is crucial, and then give you some concrete rules to… Read More
Dry Eyes and the winter season
Posted in Bellingham, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
Maybe you’ve noticed your eyes feeling dry and scratchy, or getting red, or being overly watery recently. You could even feel like there’s something in them, even when your mirror tells you nothing is there. The likely reason? It’s dry eye season. When the air is colder and drier than the rest of the year–yes,… Read More
