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Understanding Open and Closed Angle Glaucoma
Posted in Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey

By Ernesto Golez III, MD You probably have heard of open angle and angle closure glaucoma. But what is the difference? First of all, we need to know what glaucoma is. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in peripheral vision loss and eventually leading to permanent blindness… Read More
Shield Your Eyes: Summer Safety Tips
Posted in Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey

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
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
Eye Care in Mount Vernon – Market Street
Welcome to our modern and centrally-located ophthalmology office on Market Street in Mount Vernon! Our experienced and friendly ophthalmologists and optometrists are here to help. Here, you will find a wide range of services including comprehensive eye exams, wellness exams, dry eye therapy, treatment for eye disease, laser procedures and more. At Market Street, you… 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
Lenses First
As optical professionals, we start the design of your new eyewear by selecting different types of lenses. This is why online eyewear does not work for most patients. There are limits to frame selections based on your lens prescriptions. Lens Styles Single Vision These lenses are great for young people who do not need any… 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
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
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