Buying glasses online seems easy. Many people order glasses from their phone! The glasses may cost less money too. There is reason the old saying “you get what you pay for” is an old saying. It’s because it’s true. But at Tacoma Eye at Westgate, we often help troubleshoot patients who have trouble with online […]
RGPs can give you unequalled vision and freedom. You need a skilled practitioner. If you’re considering gas-permeable (GP) contact lenses or Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), you probably have a lot of questions. Are they comfortable? Are they safe? Are they as good as people say? The good news is that modern GP lenses and Ortho-K technology have come […]
There’s a timeless idea often captured in a Greek Proverb: “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Older people plant trees not for themselves, but for the future. It’s an act rooted in hope-a way of leaving a legacy, investing in the next generation, and […]
Why Are Annual Eye Exams So Important with Plaquenil® (Hydroxychloroquine)? Plaquenil® (hydroxychloroquine) is a prescription medication commonly used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. While it is highly effective and has life-changing improvements for many patients, long-term use carries a RARE risks to vision. That’s why regular eye exams are a required part of Plaquenil […]
Decrease Dependency on Readers! Improved Near Vision Without Reading Glasses? Meet VIZZ™ If you’re finding it harder to read your phone, menus, or small print, you’re not alone. This is a common part of aging called presbyopia-when the lens inside your eye loses flexibility and makes near vision more difficult. The good news? There’s a new […]
MEET OUR NEWEST WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST MYOPIA ✅ What is the recently FDA-approved Stellest™ Lens? The Stellest™ lens is an innovative myopia control lens developed by EssilorLuxottica. It is specifically designed to slow down the progression of myopia in children using advanced optical technology. It combines: Single-vision lens correction (for clear central vision), and A constellation of aspherical lenslets spread across the […]
Digital eye strain is a collection of symptoms that develop after extended use of screens. In kids, this often looks like: Blurry vision after reading or computer use Headaches Eye fatigue Difficulty concentrating on homework Dry, irritated eyes Trouble sleeping when devices are used before bed These symptoms don’t necessarily mean your child has a […]
As children dive into the early years of school, their world is filled with reading, writing, playing, and exploring-activities that rely heavily on their vision. For elementary school-aged kids, learning is visual. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA), as much as 80% of learning occurs through a child’s eyes.1 That means your child’s success in […]
Early detection is everything! Now for patients with diabetes or glaucoma, that means going beyond the typical eye exam. A new, powerful tool Dr. Meers will use to detect early changes in the retina is the electroretinogram (ERG) – a non-invasive test that measures how well the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of your […]
📋 2025 Preferred Practice Pattern: Key Recommendations & Updates 1. Screening Type 1 diabetes: Begin annual dilated eye exams 5 years after diagnosis. Type 2 diabetes: Start immediately upon diagnosis, then continue yearly. Only about 60 % of people with diabetes get recommended annual screenings en.wikipedia.org+2guidelinecentral.com+2researchgate.net+2. Preferred methods: dilated fundus exam is gold standard, but validated digital retinal imaging is an effective […]