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Ophthalmologist Surgeon joins Cascadia Eye
Posted in Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery



Cascadia Eye is pleased to introduce Andrew Sumnicht, MD, our newest expert ophthalmologist. Formerly at a large Seattle vision clinic, Dr. Sumnicht joins our local, independent practice starting in August. He is skilled at comprehensive medical eye care and specializes in cataract surgery, including complex cases with multifocal and toric lenses. Dr. Sumnicht is board-certified… Read More
Andrew Sumnicht, MD
After practicing in a large ophthalmology clinic in Seattle, Dr. Andrew Sumnicht came to Cascadia Eye to be a part of local, independent practice. As an ophthalmologist, he brings comprehensive medical eye care and surgical care to several of our neighborhood clinics. Dr. Sumnicht graduated magna cum laude from Whitworth University in 2014 and moved… Read More
Giving Guide 2021 Includes EyeWitness Missions
Posted in Practice News


EyeWitness Missions is in the Giving Guide! Be sure to peruse a copy of the Skagit Valley Herald, Stanwood/Camano News or Anacortes American’s review of local non-profits. Each two-page spread tells an incredible story, introducing the non-profit’s focus. Then it invites locals to help and offers a challenge to build vital financial support for those… Read More
Cascadia Eye Video Library
Welcome to our ophthalmology eye care video library, a place where our own local doctors and medical experts can share our expertise. This is your center for learning more about what to expect, as well as helpful tips and tricks to keep your healthiest vision! From our patients Optical Tips and Tricks Learn about Eye… Read More
Refractive Lens Exchange
What could RLE surgery do for me? Instead of being dependent on having glasses or contacts at all times for all of your visual needs–at near, (seeing the menu, checking your texts), intermediate, (seeing your computer or piano) and, distance, (driving, watching a movie), you have another option. Our skilled and experienced surgeons can remove… 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
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