FAQ - Cannon EyeCare (at Market Optical)

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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You need an eye exam. Is it best to see an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?

Would it be best to see an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist? Most patients see an eye doctor annually (or more often as needed). But should you be seen by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist? Both terms sound awkward yet somehow similar. They both mean ‘Eye Doctor” so, …
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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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Top-7 tips to prepare for your next eye exam

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD November 2nd, 2015 Advice, Eye Health contact lenses, contacts, Eye health, FAQ, glasses, ophthalmologist, optometrist, vision care

Top-seven tips to prepare for your next eye exam appointment: As with a visit to see any physician, it is good to arrive prepared so that you can get the most out of your next visit with your local eye doctor. Whether you are seeing …
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Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD May 6th, 2015 Advice, Common Problems, Eye Health burning eyes, dry eyes, eye exam, FAQ, gritty eyes, syndromes

Dry eye syndrome is a very common eye condition. In fact, Dr. Mark Cannon takes a special interest in patients who experience dryness because he has a mild case himself. Anyone can get Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), but it is most common in older patients …
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Retinal Detachment

Dr. Mark J. Cannon, OD April 9th, 2015 Advice, Common Problems eye disease, FAQ, Flashes, floaters, Ocular emergency, retina, retinal detachment, Vision Loss, visual impairment

Retinal detachment is a true ocular emergency as it can lead to permanent vision loss in the affected eye. Due to that fact, it is important for everybody to know the symptoms of a Retinal Detachment so they know when to go see their eye …
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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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