Category: Sedro-Woolley
2024 Eyewear Trends to Watch
Posted in Anacortes, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
by Sheri Saldivar, CEO/designer, Cascadia EyewearFeaturing Cascadia Eyewear’s exclusive designs After attending the show in New York City this spring and meeting with many manufacturers there and throughout the year, we thought it would be helpful to share the current trends in eyewear fashion. Remember – you can swap lenses in any frame to create… Read More
New Ophthalmology Clinic Now Open in Mount Vernon
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Prepare to see the world through clearer eyes with the unveiling of a brand new ophthalmology clinic on Market Street. Nestled conveniently in the heart of our vibrant Mount Vernon, this modern clinic is geared towards meeting the diverse eye health needs of our community. Staffed by a dedicated team of experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists,… Read More
Pop Up Frame Show
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood
Stop by our Mount Vernon office’s Pop Up Frame Show on January 23, 2024 any time between 10am to 5pm to pick out your (hugely discounted) hot new styles just delivered in January! These styles are so new we don’t even have them available to pre-shop on our website yet – you will be the… Read More
Choosing a Lens for My Eye Surgery
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Refractive Lens Exchange, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
by Andrew Sumnicht MD I’m considering cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE) but there are too many options to consider for my lens choice. What lens should I pick? Having cataract surgery or RLE is a significant decision and you have finally decided to proceed. There seem to be so many ways to have… Read More
Scratchy, Sore Eyes? It may be Blepharitis.
Posted in Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Eye-Opening, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood
by Andrew Sumnicht, MD What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis (bleff – ah – write – iss) is a very common condition seen in the eye clinic, with findings present in up to half of all eye patients, and with symptoms affecting up to 10% of the general population. There are oil glands that line your upper and… Read More
What is an Eye Emergency?
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
Changes in vision are frightening. While some visual issues can be easily corrected with new glasses or contact lenses, other vision changes may require immediate medical attention. Educating yourself about a serious eye emergency is the first step in preventing vision loss. You may be wondering how to differentiate between symptoms that require immediate medical… Read More
Seeing Well
Posted in Bellingham, Contact lenses, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye Exam, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Changing course in life is often something people try to avoid. I’ve recently made a change professionally to leave one post as an optometrist I held for 10 years. Although I still help people to see well, I joined a new team of eye care providers at Cascadia Eye, with five locations throughout the North… Read More
Ophthalmologist Surgeon joins Cascadia Eye
Posted in Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery
Cascadia Eye is pleased to introduce Andrew Sumnicht, MD, our newest expert ophthalmologist. Formerly at a large Seattle vision clinic, Dr. Sumnicht joins our local, independent practice starting in August. He is skilled at comprehensive medical eye care and specializes in cataract surgery, including complex cases with multifocal and toric lenses. Dr. Sumnicht is board-certified… Read More
2023 “Excellence in Education” Scholarship Winners
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Announcing the three scholarship winners for our 20th annual “Excellence in Education” award! We were inspired by their academic achievements, outstanding extracurriculars, and drive to be thoughtful and give back to their local communities. All three have impressive resumes that reflect their hard work and dedication as well as a strong character that we feel… Read More
How to Avoid Cataracts
Posted in Bellingham, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
by Dan Siapco MD My retired partner and founder of Cascadia Eye, Nannette Crowell, always told her patients, “You will get cataracts if you live long enough.” Cataracts are a part of the aging process. You may find yourself with an operable cataract at an early age or, if you are an average American, at… Read More
