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Vision Care

  • The Link Between Computer Use and Headaches: Exploring Solutions like FL-41 Tint and Blue Light

    In today’s digital age, headaches related to computer use are increasingly common. Prolonged exposure to screens can lead to a specific type of headache called asthenopia, or eye strain, which manifests as discomfort around the eyes, blurred vision, and pain in the temples or forehead. Understanding the link between digital devices and headaches-and exploring potential […]

    Continue Reading October 4, 2024

  • 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 […]

    Continue Reading September 6, 2024

  • 3 Reasons Children Aged 5 and Up Need Eye Exams

    Regular eye exams are crucial for everyone, but they are particularly important for children aged 5 and up. Children are develop rapidly, both physically and cognitively, and their vision plays a critical role in their overall development. Here are the top 3 reasons why eye exams are essential for children in this age group. 1. Detecting […]

    Continue Reading July 30, 2024

  • Enhancing Visual and Cognitive Health in Children: The Power of Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

    FIRST PUBLISHED APRIL 2024. Intro: In a world where digital screens dominate daily life, safeguarding the visual and cognitive health of children is paramount. Recent research has spotlighted the potential of dietary neuro-pigments lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) in bolstering these crucial aspects of development. Let’s delve into a groundbreaking study that explores the benefits […]

    Continue Reading June 12, 2024

  • 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 […]

    Continue Reading June 6, 2024

  • Myopia Treatment in Tacoma, WA

    Myopia occurs when a child’s eye is growing at a faster rate than desired. The reason this happens is the subject of intense research. What we do know is this creates increased axial length ( the eye is longer than expected). The most common symptom of myopia is blurry distance, vision, also known as nearsightedness. […]

    Continue Reading March 4, 2024

  • Solar Eclipse October 14 2023

    Many years ago we discussed a safe way to view a solar eclipse. 2017 American Eclipse – Tacoma WA | Tacoma Eye at Westgate (tacoma-eye.com) . On October 14, 2023, there is another solar eclipse that may be partially visible for Tacoma, WA (weather permitting). A solar eclipse occurs when the moon (that travels around […]

    Continue Reading October 13, 2023

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    Roll the dice and measure your own Pupil Distance

    What is my pupil distance? The pupillary distance, PD or Interpupillary distance is the horizontal distance between pupils. It is an easy measurement to take and DIY’ers can measure it themselves. It is measured in millimeters (mm). But here is the problem. People have more than one PD. You have a distant and near PD. Further – […]

    Continue Reading August 2, 2023

  • Measure my PD

    What is my pupil distance? The pupillary distance, PD or Interpupillary distance is the horizontal distance between pupils. It is an easy measurement to take and DIY’ers can measure it themselves. It is measured in millimeters (mm). But here is the problem. People have more than one PD. You have a distant and near PD. Further – […]

    Continue Reading March 21, 2022

  • Spring/Summer 2020 Newsletter

    Download a copy of our Spring/Summer Newsletter. Experiencing Eye Strain? Before the pandemic – Our smartphones, computers, tablets and other near devices had been taking their toll. Since March it has become even more clear we need glasses that can allow us to do our work more safely and with less symptoms of eyestrain. Evidence […]

    Continue Reading August 31, 2020