When Are Cataracts Bad Enough for Surgery? (What Optometrists Want You to Know) If you’ve been told you have cataracts, you might be wondering: “Do I need surgery now… or can I wait?” The answer isn’t always obvious and that uncertainty is exactly why many people delay treatment longer than they should. Let’s break it [...]
Floaters come from aging of the vitreous. They are relatively predictable, microscopic changes inside the eye that most people may experience over time. If you are experiencing floaters, you are not alone. 🧠 What is the vitreous? The vitreous humor is a clear, gel-like substance that fills about 80% of the eye—sitting between the lens [...]
🚨 Top 5 Signs You Need a Contact Lens Refit 1. Your Contacts Feel Uncomfortable Before the End of the Day If your lenses start out fine but become dry, irritating, or “noticeable” after a few hours, that’s not normal. 👉 What it means: The lens material may be dehydrating Poor compatibility with your tear [...]
DRY EYE GUIDE The Most Comfortable Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes in 2026 Compare contact lenses BAUSCH & LOMB INFUSE, ALCON DAILIES TOTAL1, and specialty lenses EUCLID BEFREE to find the best option for all-day comfort and clearer vision. Please be aware that the daily contact lenses discussed in this comparison article are premium options [...]
EMERGENCY EYE CARE AND URGENT EYE CARE NEEDS AT EYE DEPARTMENT PORTLAND Please schedule online or call 503-227-0573 -- Please use the Personal Health Record to message Dr. Annie Bacon and find your prescriptions, invoices and orders. Your email address will provide you access to the Personal Health Record. Call Eye Department for medical attention [...]
Eye Exams and Contact Lens Exams Portland Oregon Eye Department offers comprehensive eye exams in Portland using the latest eye care technology. Eye Department provides eye care and eyeglasses to the whole family from seniors with aging eye conditions and diseases to baby first eye exams. As more professionals spend days on Teams or [...]
The Three F’s of Eyewear Design - Form - Fit - Function 1] Form - Eyewear is designed in 3 dimensions: Length - Width - Height 2] Fit - The drape, shape and visual appearance of a 3D object on a human being. 3] Function - The purpose of eyewear is to improve visual acuity, [...]
What to Bring With You To Your Annual Eye Exam Eye Department uses FormDr. an online new patient paperwork service to streamline the in-office experience. When you schedule online or over the phone, an email will be sent to you from FormDr. Please complete the information and submit. Eye Department will use the completed form [...]
It is estimated that over 60% of problem learners have undiagnosed vision problems. It is estimated that 80% of learning in the classroom is visual. It's incredibly important for children to be seen by an Optometrist for a Comprehensive Eye Exam beginning at 6months. It is during a child's vision development where abnormalities may be [...]
EYE DEPARTMENT EYE CARE AND EYEWEAR February 21st, 2019 11am to 5pm 921 SW 16th AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97205 MODO EYEWEAR Will be showcasing the latest eyewear for 2019. Stop by Thursday Feb 21st between 11am and 5pm to enjoy the entire collection. Modo Eyewear has become a tremendous partner at Eye Department Eye [...]
