Cataract Treatment Then and Now
In the US alone, cataracts affect over 20 million adults 40 and older and half of all seniors age 80 and up.
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Juneteenth 2020
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. It does not commemorate the end of slavery or the signing of the emancipation proclamation. The emancipation proclamation was signed on January 1st 1863. The 13th amendment passed the Senate on April 8, 1864, and the House on January 31, 1865. On December 6th, 1865 the 13th amendment was […]
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The Importance of Fireworks Eye Safety
We all love celebrating Independence Day with some good food, friends and family, and a dazzling display of fireworks.
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Welcome Back!
The safety of our patients and staff is our top concern. Tacoma Eye has always followed universal precaution procedures and we continue to follow strict disinfection protocols. Additionally: CALL FIRST. We are seeing patients by appointment only. We are not seeing walk-ins. We encourage the use of our online history forms prior to arrival. We […]
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Eyebrows and Eyelashes
Our eyebrows and eyelashes aren’t just there for decoration.
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The Case for Telemedicine
A Common Problem with ER Visits “Will” wakes up with itchy, bloodshot eyes. 2 weeks ago (or really any day prior to March 24, 2020). Will’s only option would be to call his optometrist (we’ll call her “Doctor Lucie”). Hopefully he can see her in person that same week. He will go for his appointment […]
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Tips for Choosing New Frames
When we pick out new glasses, we want frames that will help us look our best.
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Women’s Eye Health
Men and women might not come from different planets, but there are certainly a lot of differences between the two — even with eye health.
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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 […]