Helpful Links
Here are some important, interesting, or related helpful links. Please be aware that clicking on these links will cause you to leave the Cascadia Eye website. If you have any questions for our experienced eye doctors, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact Cascadia Eye.
Optical resources
www.wileyx.com
Wiley X is our preferred safety frame company due to their outstanding styles and quality. Learn more about the Wiley X products we can provide for you!
www.oakley.com
Oakley sun and ophthalmic frames have long been a favorite of our patients, and Cascadia Eye is only one of two authorized Oakley prescription dealers in Skagit Valley. Check out their website for what’s new, and if we don’t have it, we’ll get it for you!
www.transitions.com
This is a helpful site about the popular lens material that darkens when activated by ultra violet light. This includes Transitions Vantage, XTRActive and Drivewear sun lenses.
www.shamirlens.com
This page is for the manufacturer of one of the progressive lenses, Autograph, which we often recommend. Visit the helpful links here for more information on this lens. There is also a page to help you find your “personal ideal lens.”
www.hoyavision.com
Hoya is our main provider of ophthalmic lenses. If you want to learn more about how these lenses work, especially the customized lenses such as MyStyle and Lifestyle, go to this website and click on the helpful links for “Progressive Lenses”.
Favorite independent designers
Why we go Independent: The Cascadia Philosophy
raincityeyewear.com
This Seattle designer is the embodiment of our Cascadia philosophy. Rain City knows all about what the Pacific Northwest is all about, and we love their independent designs.
http://continentaloptical.com/catalog_list/bam
We love the care BAM takes to develop ophthalmic eyeglasses using the latest construction techniques and materials.
Surgical resources
www.aaahc.org
Information about the organization which provides accreditation of surgery centers. We are pleased to be accredited by AAAHC! To look us up, please use our surgery center’s name, Eye Associates Surgery Center.
www.ascrs.org
This website is sponsored by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and contains information related to eye surgery.
We support
eyewitnessmissions@gmail.com
A nonprofit medical missionary organization founded by our Dr. Siapco, Dr. Pereira, and their team.
www.stjude.org/waystohelp
We are a supporter of St. Jude and the important work they do, as evidenced by our past Fun Run events for St. Jude. If you would like to get involved, go to this helpful website to guide you.
http://mtvlions.org
Our local Lions clubs are very active and maintain eyeglass collection boxes in all Cascadia locations. They have been instrumental in collecting glasses for use in the mission field.
www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/burlington_wa Lions Club for Burlington
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sedrow Lions Club for Sedro-Woolley
https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/stanwoodwa/contact.php Lions Club for Stanwood
www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/anacortes Lions Club for Anacortes
Insurance and Finance Tips
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/statewide-health-insurance-benefits-advisors-shiba
A free, unbiased and confidential service of the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, SHIBA volunteers help people of all ages and backgrounds with their Medicare questions and options.
https://www.medicareplans.com/does-medicare-cover-vision-benefits/
Helps Medicare consumers understand their healthcare rights and the benefits available, navigate the complex Medicare system, and secure the quality care they deserve.
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/
Find resources and articles to learn about the costs associated with senior care. Topics include: Medicare Advantage Plans, assisted living selection guide, product reviews and other long-term-care financial aid research.
https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/best-vision-insurance/
A site review of popular insurance plans. A specialized vision insurance page reviews affordable vision insurance coverage options to help you find the best and most affordable plan to fit your needs.
More helpful links
www.sciencebasedhealth.com
Try this helpful link to order the vitamins recommended for macular degeneration. You will need our PIN# 5007009 to order. You can also order by calling 888-433-4726.
www.restasis.com
This page gives more information about a medication to treat dry eyes. There are also coupons frequently available to take dollars off your prescription costs.
www.geteyesmart.org
En Espanol
Excellent website sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology on all sorts of eye related questions and conditions.
www.childrenseyecare.org
David Epley, MD pediatric ophthalmology specialist based in Kirkland.
www.aapos.org
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus – a resource for information on childrens’ eye diseases and muscle problems of the eye.
https://www.labtician.com/for-patients/
Valuable information about Dry Eye Disease and how we test and treat it.
https://www.consumersafetyguide.com/
The Consumer Safety Guide was created to keep the public informed about consumer dangers and safety issues associated with numerous products that can cause the public harm. Their website is constantly being updated with the most recent information on the most popular prescription medications and FDA-approved medical devices that could be endangering your health or putting your loved ones at risk.
https://www.visioncenter.org/
Another excellent website that provides medically accurate content for all things vision. Learn about eye conditions and vision correction practices and explore treatment options.
With a rapidly aging population, more older Americans with vision impairments will require specialized care and support. Read about some of the most common vision challenges that affect the elderly population and the ways assisted living facilities can help.
www.nursinghomedatabase.com
Helpful information about providers for seniors, relatives helping a senior, and industry professionals. The data is derived primarily from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“CMS”).
https://www.drugwatch.com/drugs/ and https://www.drugwatch.com/health/drug-interactions/
Whether they come in the form of a pill, injection or intravenous infusion, drugs and biologics are meant to better patients’ quality of life by keeping them healthy. While these medicines provide a benefit for many patients, they are not safe for everyone. It’s critical consumers know the risks associated with these medicines, so that they can make informed decisions about their health care.
LowVision.PreventBlindness.org
The mission of Living Well With Low Vision is to make it as easy as possible for people to educate themselves about loss of vision and to meet the daily challenges resulting from it. By empowering individuals, they hope to provide practical ways for people to improve the quality of their daily lives and relieve the emotional trauma that often accompanies low vision.
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