Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic are committed to providing you the highest standard of eye care products and services. We use the latest optical technologies to ensure an accurate assessment of your eyes, which is an important step in creating an effective treatment plan. Let your expert eye doctor discuss some of the advanced diagnostic procedures we offer.
The 4 General Types of Refractive Errors
Refractive errors occur when your eyes develop structural changes, which can cause light to enter your eyes unevenly, leading to impaired vision. There are four general types of refractive errors that are usually detected through a comprehensive eye exam. Here, your expert eye doctor from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic discusses these different types and how we manage them. [Read more…]
Q and A: Things to Ask When Preparing for Cataract Surgery
Cataracts develop when protein accumulates on your eyes’ natural lenses. They can cloud your vision and limit light entry, causing blurred vision. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide [Read more…]
Things You can Expect in a Comprehensive Eye Exam
Having regular comprehensive eye exams is an important component of your visual health assessment. Not everyone, however, is familiar with what happens during such exams. To set your expectations, let a reliable optometrist in Bothell, WA, from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Vision Clinic share what a comprehensive eye exam usually entails. [Read more…]
Our Different Contact Lens Types
Many people who need corrective eyewear prefer contact lenses for their comfort and convenience. They can address your eye care needs while helping you maintain your quality of life. With the various options available on the market today, choosing the right pair may seem challenging. [Read more…]
Understanding Age-Related Vision Changes
As you age, you may notice a decline in your physical strength and mental capabilities. You may also experience changes in your visual capacity, especially upon reaching your 40s. Although they are considered part of the normal process of aging, they should not impair your quality of life. [Read more…]
Understanding Your Vision Insurance Plans
The need to maintain your visual health is recognized by most health insurance plans, as they now incorporate vision benefits too. Most of them, however, are not as comprehensive as medical coverage. To make sure you get the most out of your money, make sure you fully comprehend the benefits they offer. [Read more…]
Our Eye Emergency Services
Aside from our wide selection of eyewear, Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic can also provide emergency eye care services. Eye emergencies may include various incidents and conditions which require immediate professional attention. Our trusted optometrist in Bothell, WA, discusses them in detail. [Read more…]
The Importance of Pediatric Eye Exams
Maintaining your child’s eyesight plays an important role in their capacity to learn and to socialize with others. Regular eye exams can ensure your child’s normal vision development. [Read more…]
Q and A: All You Need to Know About Astigmatism
Your eyeball has a round shape, similar to that of a baseball. When this shape deviates and takes an elongated form, astigmatism develops. For your understanding, our trusted Bothell optometrist from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic answers some common questions about this refractive error. [Read more…]