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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Thermal Therapies For Dry Eye and MGD
Have you been suffering from Dry eye or MGD? Thermal therapies for dry eye and MGD could be the solution you’re looking for. In this article you can get all the information you need about Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and how you …
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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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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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How to tell if a glasses prescription is wrong
What are some ways to determine if you need a new glasses prescription? This is a frequent question and a good one. How do you determine if you need a new glasses prescription – or if your current glasses prescription is wrong? It can be …
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Too Cool For School: Many Teenagers Wear Contact Lenses for Sports Only
Have you ever wondered if your teenage kids could wear contacts? Quite frequently we have parents of teens or pre-teens bring their kids in for an eye exam to get fit in contact lenses. Our eye doctors will invariably ask what situations you want them …
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