Effective Eye Condition Care in Everett
We're committed to providing our patients with the most advanced and effective treatments. Our eye care experts will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals.
Whether you're dealing with common eye issues, such as dry eye or presbyopia, or more complex conditions, such as astigmatism, we have the expertise and resources to help you achieve clear vision.
Eye Conditions We Treat at Everett Optometry Clinic
Taming Astigmatism With Effective Treatment
Astigmatism is a common vision condition that can cause blurry vision at near and far distances. An irregularly shaped cornea or lens causes it, resulting in light rays focusing at multiple points rather than a single point on the retina. Our astigmatism treatment options include:
- Prescription eyeglasses: Glasses can correct astigmatism using specially shaped lenses to focus light rays at a single point on the retina.
- Contact lenses: Contacts can also correct astigmatism. Various contact lenses are available, including soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP), and toric contact lenses. Toric contact lenses correct astigmatism.
Clarity Beyond Age: Presbyopia Solutions
Presbyopia is a common age-related vision condition that affects people over the age of 40. The natural hardening of the eye's lens causes presbyopia, making it difficult to focus on near objects. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Reading glasses: Reading glasses are a simple and effective way to correct presbyopia. They are available in various strengths and styles, so you can find a pair that is right for you.
- Multifocal contact lenses: Multifocal contact lenses are another option for correcting presbyopia. They allow you to see clearly at both near and far distances.
- Other innovative solutions: There are several solutions for presbyopia, such as LASIK and presbyopic intraocular lenses (IOLs). We can discuss these options to determine if they are right for you.
Renewed Comfort From Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye disease is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Various factors, including aging, environmental conditions, and certain medical conditions, can cause it. Dry eye can cause multiple symptoms, including discomfort, irritation, redness, and blurred vision. Our treatment options may include the following:
- Lubricating eye drops: Lubricating eye drops can help relieve dry eye symptoms by adding moisture to the tear film
- Lifestyle changes: Certain lifestyle changes can also help to improve dry eye symptoms, such as avoiding dry air and smoke
- Prescription medications: Sometimes, prescription medications may be necessary to treat dry eye
- Advanced therapies: We also offer a variety of advanced dry eye therapies, such as punctal plugs and LipiFlow
Defying Myopia and Preserving Vision With Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects people of all ages. Still, it is especially prevalent in children and adolescents. Myopia is caused by the eyeball being too long or the cornea being too curved, which causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in blurry vision when looking at distant objects. Our myopia management solutions include:
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Ortho-k involves wearing specially designed rigid contact lenses overnight to reshape the cornea while you sleep. This lets you see clearly without glasses or contact lenses during the day.
- Specialty contact lenses: Specialty contact lenses are contact lenses that slow the progression of myopia in children. They are clinically proven to be effective.
- Atropine eye drops: Atropine eye drops are a low-dose medication that slows myopia progression in children. Atropine eye drops are typically used once a day and are very effective at slowing myopia progression.