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Contact Lenses Announcement
After careful consideration and in response to evolving patient needs, we have decided to focus on our medical and surgical eye care services. As such, we will be discontinuing our contact lens services. These changes will be effective March 1st, 2024. ...
Signs It Is Time to Get Corrective Eyewear
Sometimes it is really obvious that you need to get corrective eyewear like glasses or contacts. During these instances, you are likely squinting to see things clearly, which not only you notice but those around you do, too. However, do you know what other signs there are that you may be...
Are prescription sunglasses a good idea?
Are prescription sunglasses a good idea?
You may sometimes find yourself driving down the road, sun shining in your eyes, as you search in...
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Four Mistakes Made by People Who Wear Contacts
If you've worn contact lenses for years, you might think that you know everything there is to know about them. However, many contact wearers make some major mistakes. Here we list four mistakes people make when wearing...
Compliance: Solutions Only Work If You Follow Directions
Oops, you forgot to take those fish oil supplements. That's why my eyes feel dry. You've been wearing your two-week contact lenses for over a month. Hey, no wonder my eyes are irritated. You tried to save on prescription glasses so you bought cheaters over the...
Is Eyestrain Causing Your Headaches?
Are you living with headaches and aren't sure about the cause? If so, ask yourself when you last saw your eye doctor. Uncorrected or undetected vision problems could be the source of your problems.
Eyestrain occurs when the muscles of your eye are required to work harder than usual. This can result in eyes that are...
Be Careful, Its Dark Out There!
In the winter months, driving is more hazardous. According to the National Safety Council, traffic deaths triple at night.
Darkness affects peripheral (side) vision, depth perception, color recognition, and more. A driver's age and energy level can also be factors. The older the driver, the more light is required to...
Snow, Sports, See!
As we put away the golf clubs and bikes for the season and bring out the skis in preparation for snow, we excitedly plan adventures for winter. Are you one of the many Central Oregonian snow enthusiasts who still wears glasses? If so, you're probably familiar with the seasonal struggle to find eye protection that...
Lenses For Your Lifestyle
Regardless of how many carrots you eat, your vision is likely to diminish with age. It's a fact of life.
Fortunately, cataract surgery can vastly improve vision and preserve your range of activities. When a patient has cataract surgery, the cloudy lens that is causing vision problems is replaced with...
Seeing Your Way to Summer Fun
If you are an active swimmer, bicyclist or other summer sport enthusiast, you likely know that glasses can be a hassle when participating in summer activities. Bladeless LASIK or contact lenses may be the solution for you to be less dependent on glasses this summer!