Summer is HERE! And with that warm, sunny weather comes some essential seasonal eye care needs to ensure your sight and surrounding areas of your eyes are well cared for. According to Dr. Jason Guo of Evergreen Eye Centers, there are some simple steps you can implement. S . . . sunglassesMake sure your sunny shades are UV protective. Purchasing from a reputable retailer will … [Read more...] about Evergreen Eye Center: Summer Eye Care Essentials
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New Technology helps Identify Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a hereditary disease that develops as one ages. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in America, occurring in 4-7% of African Americans and impacting over 45% of Non-Hispanic Caucasians. Generally, AMD is split into the “dry form” and “wet form.” The dry form occurs when small retinal defects, called drusen, … [Read more...] about New Technology helps Identify Macular Degeneration
Meet Clarus Eye Centre’s Executive Director
When you meet Marta De La Torre, the new executive director at Clarus Eye Centre, you will be impressed by how genuine, courteous, collected and engaging she is. She says with a smile that she has been interested in health care “since she was almost 2”! The New England native has traveled around the world and now calls Tumwater home. De La Torre says one of the most … [Read more...] about Meet Clarus Eye Centre’s Executive Director