Portland Eye Health

HOW TO SAFELY VIEW THE SOLAR ECLIPSE IN PORTLAND, OREGON

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 [...]

By |2017-08-15T11:34:28-07:00August 15th, 2017|Eye Health, Medical, Optometry, Uncategorized|Comments Off on HOW TO SAFELY VIEW THE SOLAR ECLIPSE IN PORTLAND, OREGON

Portland Heat Wave Health Tips

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 [...]

By |2017-08-03T00:20:13-07:00August 2nd, 2017|Disease, EyeDepartment, Medical, Sunglasses, Treatment|Comments Off on Portland Heat Wave Health Tips

Schedule to Win – Ray Ban Sunglasses Raffle

RAY BAN SUNGLASSES RAFFLE MARCH 2017 Eye Department is raffling plano Ray Ban Sunglasses for you and your friends! Win big when you have an eye exam at Eye Department; Eye Care & Eyewear and two of your friends, family or co-workers mention you when they schedule their own eye exam appointment with Portland [...]

By |2017-06-27T15:07:27-07:00March 14th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Schedule to Win – Ray Ban Sunglasses Raffle

What is dry eye syndrome and what are the signs and symptoms for dry eyes?

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 [...]

By |2017-10-04T08:43:25-07:00October 18th, 2016|Contact Lens, Disease, Eye Health, EyeDepartment, Medical, Optometry|Comments Off on What is dry eye syndrome and what are the signs and symptoms for dry eyes?

Why are Maui Jim sunglasses better than the rest?

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 [...]

By |2017-06-27T15:13:20-07:00September 1st, 2016|Brands, Designer Frames, Eye Fashion, Eye Health, EyeDepartment, Eyewear, Sunglasses|Comments Off on Why are Maui Jim sunglasses better than the rest?

Barton Perreira Betty Eyeglasses

Barton Perreira Betty Eyeglasses Frame in Focus Portland Eyewear The Barton Perreira eyeglass collection is stunning to say the least. The Barton Perreira brand is designed by Patty Perreira, led by Bill Barton and dedicated to luxury. Patty is one of if not the most prolific eyewear designers in the world and Bill is one [...]

By |2016-05-10T16:39:54-07:00May 10th, 2016|Brands, Designer Frames, Eye Fashion, EyeDepartment, Eyewear, New Arrivals|Comments Off on Barton Perreira Betty Eyeglasses

IS IT OK TO WEAR TORN OR RIPPED CONTACT LENSES?

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 [...]

By |2017-10-26T20:25:28-07:00March 31st, 2016|Contact Lens, Eye Health, EyeDepartment, Eyewear, Optometry, Treatment, Uncategorized|Comments Off on IS IT OK TO WEAR TORN OR RIPPED CONTACT LENSES?

Barton Perreira Mary Jane Eyeglasses

Barton Perreira Mary Jane Eyeglasses Frame in Focus Portland Eyewear The Barton Perreira eyeglass collection is stunning to say the least. The Barton Perreira brand is designed by Patty Perreira, led by Bill Barton and dedicated to luxury. Patty is one of if not the most prolific eyewear designers in the world and Bill is [...]

By |2016-05-10T15:52:33-07:00March 29th, 2016|Designer Frames, Eye Fashion, EyeDepartment, Eyewear, New Arrivals, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Barton Perreira Mary Jane Eyeglasses

What is the difference between a vision screening and an eye exam?

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 [...]

By |2016-06-22T05:10:47-07:00March 28th, 2016|Eye Health, EyeDepartment, Medical, Optometry, Treatment|Comments Off on What is the difference between a vision screening and an eye exam?

Pink Eye Facts

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 [...]

By |2016-03-17T08:36:52-07:00March 15th, 2016|Disease, Eye Health, EyeDepartment, Medical, Optometry, Treatment|Comments Off on Pink Eye Facts