- Arthritis
- Primary CarePlease also bring a list of your current medications, contact information for your primary care provider, and preferred pharmacy.
- Smoking CessationMany of us know other people who have lost vision and visual function related to a condition known as macular degeneration. This eye disease can be diagnosed during a routine eye examination by evaluating the internal eye lining called the retina. Retinal imaging can help to monitor for the progression of changes related to macular degeneration. In the early stages, management of macular degeneration includes the use of ultraviolet protection, nutritional supplements as well as other general health recommendations such as cholesterol or blood pressure control and smoking cessation. Take home tools like the Amsler grid, which help you to monitor for subtle changes in your vision that may occur between general eye examinations.
- Emergency CareIf you do not receive a call back from the consulting doctor and continue to have an urgent eye concern, please seek care at your nearest emergency room.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that develops when the intraocular pressure (IOP) is higher than your optic nerve can tolerate. This generally painless condition can lead to blindness if not detected and managed appropriately. There are a number of treatments available for glaucoma including eye drops, laser treatments, and other surgical procedures.
- Macular DegenerationWithin the last decade, there have been developments in the treatment of macular degeneration that has given new hope to many patients. Retinal surgeons can use medications and surgical procedures can often reduce the impact of macular degeneration in some cases.
- Laser Eye SurgeryIf eye surgery is right for you, we’ll collaborate with your surgeon to ensure you receive the highest level of care and attention before, during, and after your procedure.
- CataractsOverexposure to UV light has been linked to a number of eye problems, including cataracts and retinal damage. And although Pacific Northwesterners receive very little UV exposure UV lens protection is recommended for all outdoor enthusiasts. The coating is and quick to apply to most plastic lenses and won't change their appearance.
- Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery is a safe and successful procedure, with many patients enjoying improved vision and less dependence on glasses following surgery that may even include the implantation of a multifocal or astigmatism correcting lens. Often, our optometric physicians will work with your cataract surgeon and follow you through the postoperative period until your eye is healed.
- Eye ExamDuring the infant and toddler years, your child is developing many vision skills and is learning how to see: how to focus near and far, how to follow objects with both eyes together, and developing 3-D perception (how far away objects are from them). Vision leads to the desire to learn to crawl, walk, run, and explore. Preschoolers continue this process in developing visually guided eye-hand coordination, and fine eye-muscle movement skills needed for learning to read. Children should have their first full eye exam after age three.
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetes is a condition that can affect many organ systems including the eye. Eye symptoms related to diabetes can range from mild to severe. These may include shifts in the eye’s refractive error or correction, dry eye symptoms to increased risk for certain types of cataracts or glaucoma. The most serious complications are typically related to diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can develop due to weaknesses in the blood vessel walls. If blood escapes through these openings, then hemorrhages can be observed in the eye. Other times, the leakage of other fluids can lead to swelling or edema. Diabetic retinopathy is more common in those who have poor control of their blood glucose or who have been diabetic for an extended period of time. Diabetic retinopathy does not necessarily lead to vision loss but can cause blurred vision if hemorrhages or edema develop in areas responsible for central vision.