Category: Pediatrics
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Why Early Treatment Matters
Posted in Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Amblyopia, often referred to as “lazy eye,” occurs in childhood when the brain develops preference for the vision of one eye over the other eye. This can happen due to a variety of factors and prevent the weaker eye from developing normal vision. Several conditions can lead to the development of amblyopia. Symptoms of someone… Read More
Shield Your Eyes: Summer Safety Tips
Posted in Eye Blog, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
by Roy Gordon, OD Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an exciting time. The calendar is filled quickly with things like barbecues, travel plans and recreational activities. Before seizing every opportunity to enjoy the weather, take a moment to consider these tips to keep your summer eyes healthy and safe all season long. Wear sunglasses to… Read More
Screen time and your eyes
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Medical, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
With kids spending more time in front of a computer screen due to home schooling, and with many people working from home and using online resources such as Zoom for meetings, there may be an increase in dry eyes and digital fatigue. There are a few ways to combat this. Dr. Jared Rasmussen, one of… Read More
Eye safety part 1: Sports safety
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Pediatrics, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
When you or your kids are involved in sports or other physical activities, it can mean higher risks for you or your child’s eyes. Here are some tips recommended by AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) for ensuring no one needs to come see us for anything other than their annual eye exam. The number one… Read More
Eye safety part 2: Essential safety habits
Posted in Eye Blog, Medical, Pediatrics
By Alexandra Brandt In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I talked about sports eye safety, since we were heading into baseball season. I mentioned that one of the key ways to keep your child’s eyes safe was to teach them good safety habits right from the start. I want to expand on those a… Read More
3 Reasons to use the online patient portal
Posted in Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Medical, Optical, Pediatrics, Surgery
Updated 10/10/24 When you’re checking in for your eye appointment and we ask you for your email address, you probably wonder why. In fact, if you’re anything like me, you’re going to remember all the times you were trying to buy something at a store and the clerk was doing his or her best to… Read More
