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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COVID-19 Announcement
To Our Valued Patients Re: COVID-19/Coronavirus, On Thursday April 3, 2020 Governor Jay Inslee extended the “Stay-At-Home” order to all Washington citizens who are not considered “essential” workers. Due to this mandate Alpine Vision Clinic will remain closed for the next two weeks. We will operate with minimal staff to address urgent, emergent, and […]
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How Headaches and Vision Are Connected
If you suffer from frequent headaches, it might be time to schedule an eye exam.
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COVID-19 Announcement
To Patients of Alpine Vision Clinic Re: COVID-19/Coronavirus On Monday 3/23/2020 Governor Jay Inslee announced a “Stay-At-Home” order to all Washington citizens who are not considered “essential” workers. Due to this mandate Alpine Vision Clinic has closed the office beginning 3/24/2020 for the next two weeks. We will operate with minimal staff to address urgent, […]
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To Patients of Alpine Vision Clinic Re: COVID-19/Coronavirus
Given the recent information from the CDC, and following the actions of our governor, we feel compelled to begin to institute a more “Strict” set of standards with regard to our interactions with our patients. Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, and extending (for now) until the end of April 2020, we will follow the protocols […]
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Are You Protecting Your Eyes at Work?
In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, it’s time for a look at the steps we can all take to protect our eyes while we work.
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A Crash Course on AMD
For people age 50 and older, age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss.
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What Does Being Colorblind Mean?
Just because someone is colorblind, it doesn’t mean they see the world like a black-and-white movie.
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Presbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age.
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All About Glaucoma
Our eyes are incredible, complicated organs. Many different components need to work together for us to be able to see.