How Germs Can Travel to Our Eyes
Most of us rub our eyes many times in the course of the day without really thinking about it.
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Announcement from Dr. Meers & Tacoma Eye
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE Dear Patients, In light of the evolving pandemic and following the advice of public health officials, we have closed our practice until at least 5/1/2020. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families, staff and community. Current Scheduled Appointments If you had an appointment scheduled with us […]
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Tele-Optometry – NOW AVAILABLE
When with select eye concerns (Red Eyes, Pink Eye, Itchy Eyes, Flashes, Floating spots, double vision) use a live, web-based platform to consult with an optometrist located in another location to reach a tentative diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan. These exams are NOT “comprehensive” exams but rather “problem-focused”. These are not exams […]
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How Headaches and Vision Are Connected
If you suffer from frequent headaches, it might be time to schedule an eye exam.
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COVID-19 Policy/Procedures Update
To our Patients, Thank you for trusting Tacoma Eye with your eye health needs. Following advice from the CDC, Surgeon General and Optometric Physicians of Washington, our office is CLOSED. We will provide more information through our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages. Dr. Meers cares deeply about your eye health and wants to emphasize we are […]
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Dear Patients, Families & Friends,
We feel privileged you trust Tacoma Eye with your vision & eye health needs. We care deeply about the health, safety and well-being of our patients, our families and our employees. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to progress, our thoughts are with all of those affected. We are reaching out to let you know […]
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Are You Protecting Your Eyes at Work?
In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, it’s time for a look at the steps we can all take to protect our eyes while we work.
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A Crash Course on AMD
For people age 50 and older, age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss.
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What Does Being Colorblind Mean?
Just because someone is colorblind, it doesn’t mean they see the world like a black-and-white movie.
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Presbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age.