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 [...]
RELIEF FROM EYE ALLERGIES We are asked often about how to maintain healthy eyes as the seasons change. Similar to your overall health, there are plenty of steps you can take to maintain healthy eyes in changing environments. Being aware of how the environment affects your body is an important step. Changing seasons is one [...]
What Causes Dry Eyes? For patients with dry eye syndrome, their tear glands that moisturize the eye don’t produce enough tears, or their tears have a chemical composition that causes them to evaporate too quickly. Lacrimal glands are located above each eyeball and they continuously supply tear fluid that's wiped across the surface of your [...]
On Monday, August, 21, 2017 a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. If you are in Portland, Oregon you will be able to see a 99% solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun. The map below shows the path of [...]
What is dry eye syndrome and what are the signs and symptoms for dry eyes? What is dry eye? Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly, or when the tears are not of the correct consistency and evaporate too quickly. In addition, inflammation of the surface of the eye may occur along [...]
Maui Jim Sunglasses are better than the rest? Maui Jim are known for delivering some of the best sunglasses on the market today. If you are looking for Maui Jim sunglasses in Portland Oregon, you should strongly consider going to Eye Department in the authorized Maui Jim stockist in SW Portland, Oregon so that [...]
IS IT OK TO WEAR TORN OR RIPPED CONTACT LENSES? It can be very frustrating when a contact lens tears or is damaged. A torn contact would be uncomfortable on your eyes but not only that, it may also cause harm to your eye. Do not attempt to insert the torn or damaged lens into [...]
