Category: Whidbey
Join Us for a Spec-tacular Summer Open House Party!
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey

Thursday, July 25, 3 to 6 pm1930 Market Street, Mount Vernon We are excited to invite our community of neighbors and friends to help us celebrate our newest location, Market Street, at a Summer Open House Party! This is a perfect opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art clinic and meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Take… Read More
Sunny Days Ahead: Our Sunglasses Sidewalk Sale is Here!
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Contact lenses, Events, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey

Tuesday, June 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. At our newest location: Cascadia Eye Market Street1930 Market Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273360-424-2020 Summer is upon us, and what better way to step out in style than with a fresh pair of sunglasses? Whether you’re hitting the beach, cruising through the city, or just lounging in… Read More
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
Music to Our Eyes – the Melodic Caring Project
Posted in Anacortes, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Whidbey

Giving back is a big part of what we do at Cascadia Eye. We are pleased to support three caring young women on a mission to spread some serious love to kids battling illness. Emerson, Ruthie, Kayla, and Grace are teaming up with Melodic Caring Project to give back to their community, and they want… 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
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
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
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