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 [...]
One of the biggest hazards of heat waves is to health. People of all ages can suffer the effects of a heat wave, but the ill, very young, elderly, or overwieigh tend to be affected more severely. It is important to follow the warnings, advisory and health tips to stay healthy during these extreme heat [...]
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 [...]
What’s the difference between a vision screening and an eye exam? There is a big difference between a vision screening and an eye exam. A vision screening is very basic and eye exams by Dr. Annie Bacon are very thorough. A vision screening is generally performed by a school nurse or pediatrician. According to American [...]
Pink Eye Facts Pink eye is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in children and adults; about 3 million cases of pink eye occur in the United States each year. Treatment is not always needed and the course of treatment depends on the underlying cause. What is Pink Eye? Pink eye, also [...]
How to take care of contact lenses Dr. Annie Bacon and Eye Department in Portland, Oregon thoroughly enjoy working with contact lens patients in Portland, Oregon. It is important to understand how to take care of contact lenses. Contact lenses can be an excellent option or tool for many patients. Contact lenses are great for [...]
Eye Care at Kralanh Referral Hospital, Siem Reap, Cambodia. As we drove up the dirt road up to Kralanh Referral Hospital near Siem Reap, I recognized the lines of people wearing white-gauze eye patches. I had seen many in the days leading up to this during pre-op evaluations. Most of the patients stayed the night [...]
Portland Infant Wellness by Eye Doctor Annie Bacon Are you a new mom or dad? Has your baby been seen by an eye doctor yet? The purpose of the EYE HEART BABY Infant Wellness Program is to evaluate the health and vision of infants, to reduce the risk of vision loss and to facilitate proper [...]
Portland Optometrist Annie Bacon - Eye Department eye care and eyewear Portland, Oregon LASIK Portland Laser Eye Surgery Center Wet-Lab Day I was recently invited by TLC Laser Eye Centers to attend a hands on LASIK surgery day at their Portland Laser Eye Surgery center and I loved it! TLC opened up their wet lab [...]
BOOK EYE EXAMS ONLINE WITH DR. ANNIE Schedule Your Eye Care Here Book eye exams online with Dr. Annie Bacon, Portland Optometrist. It has never been so easy to be seen! Simply click here and browse the available appointment times at your leisure. If you would prefer to call in, please feel free to do so. It [...]
