Fall Eye Care Tips

O.K. It’s a bit early to be talking about the Fall here, but given that today’s date is officially in the month of September and school is starting back up for many, well, it makes a bit of sense. And hey, our Fall in and around PDX is one of the best times of year, […]

5 Tips for Protecting Your Eyes This Summer

With summer fast-approaching, many of us are thinking about how we are going to “get out and play.” Well, being no exception to this rule, I too am indexing on just how I’m going to squeeze in this sport and that activity and, well, get the most of our limited summer before the nasty rains […]

Eye Allergies and Contact Lenses

So it is allergy season again and, like many, I have spouts of itchy, watery eyes. I wear glasses for reading (and look no further than EOB for some great frame and lens options, including contacts), yet what about contact lenses and lens discomfort? During allergy season many wearers of contact lenses see an increase […]

Pink Eye, Pink Eye!

Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is quite common and spreads very easily. Depending on the cause, pink eye sometimes requires medical treatment. My goal here today is to offer information on the symptoms of pink eye, when/if treatment should be sought, and how to prevent it. After all, if you can avoid pink […]