Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD

What Causes Dry Eye?

What Causes Dry Eye? Millions of people have ocular discomfort, redness, excessive tearing and/or a gritty sensation in their eyes – a condition known as dry eye syndrome.  If you experience these issues, you’re not alone.  But what causes dry eye?   Understanding the causes …
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Upneeq Eye Drops reviewed by Seattle Optometrist

Upneeq Eye Drops If you notice one (or both) of your eye lids starting to droop, what can be done about it?  Sure, you could get a surgical consult with a ophthalmologist trained in lid surgery and plastic surgery, but for most of us that’s …
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Should I get Transition Glasses Lenses?

    What are transition glasses lenses? Transition glasses lenses are also called ‘Photochromics’,  these lenses darken in bright conditions and lighten to a (typically) clear lens inside. This technology in theory allows you to wear one pair of glasses all day long, indoors or …
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Seattle Optometrist Wins Award for Excellent Care

Seattle Optometrist Wins Award When selecting a Seattle Optometrist, it is important for you to choose the right one. While there are many experts out there, you may not find the best Seattle Optometrist right away. You shouldn’t risk your eye health by going to …
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Contact Lens Recycling

Contact Lens Recycling In Seattle   Did you know that contact lens recycling IS an option in Seattle? Yes, the plastic blister pack and aluminum foils your contacts come in are actually recyclable!  The trouble is, due to their small size, you’re not supposed to …
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How Often Do You Need an Eye Exam?

When do you need an eye exam? Do you need an Eye Exam? Your eyes are rather complex organs,  there are many different things that can go wrong and threaten your sight.  Eye doctors are better at helping a patient keep the vision that they …
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How to find a Great Ophthalmologist in Seattle {or elsewhere}

Finding a Great Ophthalmologist in Seattle The medical specialty that involves eye surgery is ophthalmology, and the specialists who perform this care are called ophthalmologists.  It can be hard to find a great ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) that you really want to work with.  First of …
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Expert Witness in Optometry

Expert Witness in Optometry: Dr. Mark J Cannon   Mark J Cannon, OD has been offering consulting services as an expert witness in optometry related to criminal and civil cases since 2016.  You can read more about his forensic eye exam philosophy here.  Dr. Mark …
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Best Foods for Eye Health

What are really the best foods for eye health? Oh, and eating carrots will improve your sight, right?   The story about carrots making people see better in the dark dates back to World War II when the British forces developed a new technology called …
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New Optometrist in Downtown Seattle

Cannon EyeCare opens a new Optometry Office in Downtown Seattle. Are you looking for an Optometrist in Downtown Seattle? Optometrists Mark and Miranda Cannon, owners of the top-rated vision clinic Cannon EyeCare in Seattle’s University Village, have opened a new optometry office in downtown Seattle …
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