As you age, your body changes in different ways, and your eyes are no exception. One age-related visual issue that many people over the age of 40 experience is presbyopia, a condition that compromises your close-range vision. Read on as your trusted optometrist from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic discusses this condition in detail:
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes From Harmful UV Rays
Summer is the season for relaxing barbecues with friends and lazy weekends at the pool. But did you know that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is actually stronger in the summer? As we celebrate UV Safety Month this July, your trusted eye doctor from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic shares five ways to protect your eyes from UV rays: [Read more…]
Glaucoma 101 Part 1: Risk Factors, Causes, and Types
Glaucoma happens when high intraocular pressure (IOP) leads to compression and possible damage to your optic nerve, resulting in blindness if left unmanaged. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the world. At Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic, we believe that promoting awareness of this disease is needed to halt its increasing prevalence. Let your trusted eye doctor discuss glaucoma in detail for your understanding. [Read more…]
4 Great Reasons You Should Wear Sunglasses
Overexposure to solar radiation may cause health problems. Your vulnerable eyes, in particular, are likely to develop eye sunburn and UV-related ocular changes. This is why Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic emphasizes the need to wear sunglasses all the time. June 27th is the national Sunglass day and to celebrate it let your trusted optical care clinic share four good reasons to wear sunglasses. [Read more…]
Video Blog: Important Facts About Cataracts You Need to Know
Studies show that cataract development is responsible for 51% of the reported cases of blindness worldwide. In the United States alone, approximately 24.4 million individuals are affected with this condition. Researchers predict that this number will increase up to 50 million by 2050. At Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic, we believe spreading awareness about this disease and how to manage it is the best way to prevent these numbers from growing. Here, your expert optometrist shares some important facts about cataracts:
Significance of Children’s Vision Screenings and Eye Exams
Your child’s visual development is key to their social and educational development. This is why Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic emphasizes the need for effective pediatric preventive eye care. An important component of this plan is to have your kids undergo regular vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams. Here, your dependable optometrist explains why these tests are so important. [Read more…]
Everything You Need to Know About LASIK
Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic offers co-management for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and refractive surgery as part of our premier eye care services. LASIK is a speedy, cost-efficient, and long-lasting solution to refractive errors. In today’s post, our expert optometrist in Bothell, WA, discusses basic things to know about this procedure. [Read more…]
A Deeper Look at How Your Eyes Work
Having stable visual health is essential in maintaining your general well-being and every-day efficiency. This is why Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic works to spread awareness about how your eyes work and why it is so important to take good care of them. In today’s post, your expert eye doctor explains how the vision process works: [Read more…]
3 Effective Tips on Preventing Sports-Related Eye Trauma
Engaging in sports and similar recreational activities plays an important role in maintaining your overall well-being. That said, they may actually do more harm than good for your eyes if proper preventive measures are overlooked. A recent survey even revealed that 40,000 of the reported eye injury cases are sports-induced. As we observe the Sports Eye Safety Month this April, your dependable optometrist from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic shares three tips for preventing sports-related eye injuries. [Read more…]
The Link Between Diet and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A leading cause of vision loss among individuals aged 50 years and above is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although increasing age is the determining factor of this condition, recent studies also point to your diet as a contributing element. In today’s post, your trusted Bothell optometrist from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic sheds light on the connection between diet and AMD. [Read more…]