Eye Blog
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
4 Rules to prevent eye damage from contact lenses
Posted in Bellingham, Contact lenses, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Optical, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Today’s blog addresses problems that come from improper contact lens use. If you wear contact lenses, are interested in trying them, or are a parent of a contact lens-wearing child, this is the post for you. I will explain clearly why proper contact lens care is crucial, and then give you some concrete rules to… Read More
Dry Eyes and the winter season
Posted in Bellingham, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Medical, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery, Whidbey
Maybe you’ve noticed your eyes feeling dry and scratchy, or getting red, or being overly watery recently. You could even feel like there’s something in them, even when your mirror tells you nothing is there. The likely reason? It’s dry eye season. When the air is colder and drier than the rest of the year–yes,… Read More
Digital eye strain
Posted in Bellingham, Dry Eyes, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Fluctuating Vision, Medical, Mount Vernon, Optical, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
A guest blog from Cascadia Eye’s CEO, Sheri Saldivar Love to read on that Kindle? It sure is easier to pay bills online! And it’s great to keep up with the family on Facebook and text messages—but now what about the blurred vision, eyestrain, headaches and dry eyes? Yes, these issues all appear to be… Read More
Buying glasses online: seven claims debunked
Posted in Bellingham, Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Eyeglasses, Mount Vernon, Optical, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
We came across an online “article” with the headline: “These guys are putting glasses stores out of business.” It wasn’t actually a news article, it was an advertisement by a well-known online eyewear retailer. As you can imagine, our CEO (and licensed optician) Sheri, had a few things to say in response. But not just… Read More
A doctor’s view: daily disposable contacts
Posted in Contact lenses, Eye Blog, Optical
By Roslyn Howell, OD Our doctor, Roslyn Howell OD, is an expert on contact lenses and related cornea issues and conditions. Recently, we asked her to provide insight on contact lens best practices based on her experience and research. Are daily disposable contacts better than monthly replacement? You have probably heard of daily disposable contact… Read More
Optometrist or Ophthalmologist–what’s the difference?
What is an optometrist? Is an ophthalmologist only a surgeon? Which one is my eye doctor? Optometrists and ophthalmologists are both eye doctors, but their training differs and what they offer can be very different. This is why Cascadia Eye has the best of both! Optometrists Optometrists attend optometry school for four years after completing… Read More
Choosing the perfect eyewear frames
Posted in Eye Blog, Eyeglasses, Optical
Here is a guest blog from Sheri Saldivar, Cascadia Eye’s CEO and the designer of our own Cascadia Eyewear! I love my job. As a practice manager and a licensed optician in a progressive, growth-minded eye care practice since 1985, I’ve had the unique opportunity to do much more than select computer systems, hire doctors… Read More
17 Eye-healthy habits
Posted in Eye Blog, Eye-Opening, Medical
Eye health habits are important. Making just a few changes in your routine will make a big difference! 1. Drink lots of water. Drinking adequate amounts of water is good for your body, and it’s also good for your eyes! During the winter season especially, Dry Eye is often a concern. Drinking water helps with… Read More
How your eye exam can reveal other diseases and conditions
By Alexandra Brandt One of the things that fascinates eye doctors is how a simple eye exam can change someone’s life. Sometimes it’s from diagnosing cataracts — and scheduling the surgery that reverses a person’s blindness. And sometimes it’s when an eye exam can reveal unrelated diseases and conditions that hadn’t been caught before, potentially… Read More
