Surgery
Understanding Open and Closed Angle Glaucoma
Posted in Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
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 if not treated appropriately. It… Read More
RLE and Cataract Informational FREE DINNER
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Cataracts, Contact lenses, Events, Eye-Opening, Medical, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Refractive Lens Exchange, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6:30-8:30pm Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant 221 Central St., Sedro-Woolley Speaker: Carlindo Pereira, MD Join us for a delicious dinner to learn more about refractive lens exchange (RLE) and cataract surgery. It promises to be a game-changer for your world of vision correction! Our own Carlindo Pereira, MD, keynote speaker and a leading expert in vision correction surgery,… Read More
Eye Care in Mount Vernon – Market Street
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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
Andrew Sumnicht, MD
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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
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
Free RLE Q&A Night
Posted in Events, Practice News
Do you want to be less dependent on glasses and contact lenses? Learn more about achieving customized vision correction with Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) at this event hosted by our experienced surgeon, Dr. Carlindo Pereira. You will find out what RLE really is, have the chance to ask questions, and find out whether you are… Read More
Selecting Monovision for Cataract Surgery
Posted in Bellingham, Contact lenses, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Eyeglasses, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
By Dan Siapco, MD Monovision is a Proven Concept Cataract surgeons have strategically used the concept of monovision lenses with cataract surgeries for several decades now. It minimizes dependence on glasses, has proven to be extremely safe, and improves results for many patients. But what is monovision? What is Presbyopia? Before we proceed, you need… Read More
New Partner for Cascadia Eye
Posted in Bellingham, Events, Medical, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
“I am delighted to be joining Cascadia Eye. I am passionate about restoring my patient’s sight and improving their quality of life. As you all know, I will be joining an amazing group of doctors and staff and I am excited to collaborate with Dr. Siapco, Dr. Pereira and the rest of the team to continue to provide… Read More
My Cataract Surgery
Posted in Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Surgery
Are you thinking about cataract surgery? We spoke to a patient, Teryl, who tells a little about what cataract surgery has done for her. Teryl describes what to expect from cataract surgery; her experience throughout the process, what made her choose to have surgery, what the testing, evaluation, and surgery were like, what she could… Read More
Eye Care in Mount Vernon – Little Mountain
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In our flagship Mount Vernon clinic, you’ll not only find state-of-the-art technology and award-winning ophthalmologists and optometrists who live in the communities they serve; but also a dedicated eye surgery center centrally located in Mount Vernon on Little Mountain Lane; and an optical department that bypasses the big corporations to locally design and independently source… Read More
