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LASIK Evaluations in Seattle – Refractive Surgery

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD March 10th, 2021 Advice, Contact Lenses, Corrective Surgery, Lasik, Refractive Error astigmatism, blurry vision, contact lenses, corrective surery, FAQ, hyperopia, Lasik, myopia, PRK, refractive error

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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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?’ ‘Am I a candidate for contact lenses?’ ‘Can you sleep in contact lenses?’ ‘Can people with astigmatism wear contacts?’ ‘How do I learn how to put …
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How to find a great 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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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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PRK vs. LASIK

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD February 23rd, 2015 Advice, Corrective Surgery, Lasik blurry vision, Extreme near sightedness, FAQ, Lasik, PRK, Refractive Surgery

Lots of patients who are in for a routine eye exam ask about Lasik, but not many have heard of the closely related surgery called PRK. PRK is short for Photo-Refractive Keratectomy and is a technique that uses lasers to reshape the cornea. Much like …
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