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[Seattle Summer Sight Guide] Sunglasses vs Soft Contacts

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD June 13th, 2016 Advice, Contact Lenses, Eye Health, Refractive Error Soft contact lenses

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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Am I a candidate for contact lenses?

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD January 21st, 2016 Contact Lenses, Refractive Error astigmatism, blurry vision, Contact lens, contact lenses, contacts, eye doctor, eye infection, eye safety, FAQ, first eye exam, hyperopia, myopia, optometrist

Eye doctors get asked about contact lenses on a regular basis. We hear things like: ‘Are contact lenses safe?’ ‘Can you sleep in contact lenses?’ ‘Can people with astigmatism wear contacts?’ ‘How do I learn how to put contacts in?’ ‘Can patients who need bifocals …
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How to find a great local eye doctor

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD October 9th, 2015 Advice, Refractive Error 98105, blurry vision, children's eye exam, Contact lens, contact lenses, eye doctor, eye exam, glasses, ophthalmologist, optometrist, seattle, Seattle WA, University District, Washington

Finding a new doctor of any type can be a daunting task. When you go to the dentist, you want to be sure they take their time and get it right. If you see a chiropractor, you definitely want to find somebody you feel like …
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Why are pediatric eye exams important?

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD September 1st, 2015 Advice, Common Problems, Contact Lenses, Refractive Error astigmatism, back to school, children's eye exam, contact lenses, first eye exam, glasses

This post is indeed about pediatric eye exams, but let’s talk about your visual experience initially. Imagine for a moment you are in a work meeting that really means something. There might be a PowerPoint presentation or a potential client twenty feet away… but you …
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What is Astigmatism?

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD August 3rd, 2015 Advice, Common Problems, Corrective Surgery, Lasik, Refractive Error astigmatism, blurry vision, Contact lens, eye disease

Astigmatism is a common cause of blurry vision. In contrast to nearsightedness (AKA myopia), which blurs your distance vision only, astigmatism will blur both your distance and near vision. If your eye doctor tells you that you have this form of refractive error, then you …
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What is LASIK?

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD March 10th, 2015 Advice, Contact Lenses, Corrective Surgery, Lasik, Refractive Error astigmatism, blurry vision, contact lenses, corrective surery, FAQ, hyperopia, Lasik, myopia, PRK, refractive error

Quite often patients who are in for a routine eye exam will ask one of our optometrists about refractive surgery. Many of these people have worn contacts or thick glasses for years; some are great candidates for Lasik, and others not so much. Read on …
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