Vuity Eye Drops Reviewed By Seattle Optometrist
Presbyopia is a loss of near vision we all end up with in our 40s and 50s; now there is an eye drop called Vuity to help with the resulting near blur. In this blog post about the new in 2022 prescription medication an optometrist …
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Hay Fever Treatment Seattle
What is ‘Hay fever’? Hay fever is a common form of allergy caused by pollen, dust or mold that results in the eyes and nose becoming itchy and inflamed. You may also experience a runny nose, a mild cough, and swollen, red, watery eyes. Hay …
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LASIK Seattle – LASIK Evaluations in Seattle – Refractive Surgery
What is LASIK? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, LASIK is the most popular vision correction procedure in the United States. It’s a surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea to improve vision. The surgery is done under local anesthesia, which means the patient is …
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Contact Lens Exam Seattle
How do you find a good contact lens exam by a skilled optometrist in Seattle? There are lots of eye doctors who offer contact lens exams in Seattle, and so many ways to research them. Sites like Yelp! and Google Maps offer access to reviews …
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Corona Virus (COVID-19) Updates
We Are Open And Ready To Serve You! Cannon EyeCare reopened in June 2020. We are now seeing all exam types, not just emergencies. We are so excited to welcome you back! See our Corona Virus (COVID-19) updates below. Thank you so much for your …
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Timely Tips for Viewing the Solar Eclipse
Safely Viewing the Solar Eclipse Tips: We all know it’s not wise to stare at the sun. Yet on the morning of the “Great American Solar Eclipse”, Monday, August 21st, 2017, it will be tempting for Seattleites and others in the across the country to …
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Why Sun Glasses Matter
Good news: Sun glasses are not just for looking cool these days. Believe it or not, the sun’s UV rays created the damage on the eye seen in this blog post. It turns out that the sun can damage your eyes on the front (as …
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[Seattle Summer Sight Guide] Prescription Sunglasses vs Soft Contacts
In early summer eye doctors are inundated with requests for prescription sunglasses and at least in Seattle, Soft Contacts. This blog post will discuss the plusses and minuses of prescription sunglasses (worn without contacts) vs. soft contact lenses with plano (non-prescription) sunglasses over top. Many …
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Why Should I Get My Eyes Checked If I See Well? [In a word: Glaucoma]
So you see well pretty much all day, right? That’s great! You don’t want to mess with glasses because your vision is just fine, right? No problem. So you don’t need to get your eyes checked until you have a problem with your vision right? …
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What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Loads of patients find it challenging to wrap their mind around the difference between optometry and ophthalmology. Both terms sound awkward yet somehow similar. They both mean ‘Eye Doctor” so, speaking loosely, the terms are similar, though they are not really synonyms. Your local optometrist …
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