For Immediate Release: Changes to the Diabetic Eye Exam Coming Soon
Please click the PDF below to view the upcoming changes to our diabetic eye exam. DIABETES EXAM UPDATE – [PDF]
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Keeping Our Kids Eyes Healthy
When it comes to a child’s development, few things are as critical-and as overlooked-as their vision. From reading and writing to sports and screen time, healthy eyes are essential for kids to succeed in school and in life. That’s why regular eye exams starting at age 5 are so important. However, access to those exams may be […]
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Tariffs and the Eyecare Industry
There is lots of “Tariff talk” on how it may help and how it may hurt. Here is how select experts think tariffs may impact the eyecare industry. Tariffs are taxes or duties that governments impose on imported and sometimes exported goods and services. They are typically used to control trade between countries, protect domestic […]
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3 Reasons To Get Polarized Lenses For a 2nd Pair
Polarized sunglasses are more than a fashion accessory-they’re a smart choice for protecting your eyes and enhancing your vision here in the PNW. Whether you’re skiing down the slopes at Crystal or White Pass or fishing by a lake or in the sound, polarized lenses offer several benefits. They can be made as distance glasses […]
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READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING GLASSES ONLINE
For many, ordering eyeglasses online seems like a logical alternative to analog shopping. You already can get pet meds, your own meds, mental health counseling and lab testing online. But at TACOMA EYE probably the biggest reason we’ll see patients is to troubleshoot or correct the glasses patients bought online. We asked ChatGPT to perform a review of webpages […]
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Three things to do when wildfire smoke reaches Tacoma
3 Essential Tips to Protect Your Eyes from Wildfire Smoke in Tacoma, WA Wildfire smoke travels hundreds of miles, carrying tiny particles that irritate and harm our eyes. Whether you’re near a wildfire or miles away, the effects of smoke on your eyes can be uncomfortable and even damaging. Air Quality in Tacoma decreases to […]
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Tacoma Eye is Your Care Credit Optometry Office
What’s CareCredit? CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card designed to help individuals cover out-of-pocket expenses related to medical and wellness services. With over 200,000 enrolled providers nationwide, CareCredit offers a flexible payment option for a variety of healthcare needs, including optometry services, hospitals, vets, and dentists…you can use care credit at many more […]
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Welcome to our office!
We understand you have many choices for eyecare and we appreciate you choosing us. WA State Department of Health stopped requiring masking in Dr offices. We no longer provide masks – If you want to wear a mask, please provide your own. Please be aware of the following: You can speed up the check in […]
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No Surprises Act Q & A
The “no surprises act” (NSA) was signed into law in December 2020. It took effect in January 2022. What does the NSA do? The NSA bans a covered facility from “surprise billing” for emergency services. Even if that facility is out of network with your insurance. The NSA also bans surprise billing and states your […]