Category: News/Events

Do you have dry, irritated, or gritty eyes? These are some of the common symptoms of a chronic condition called dry eye syndrome. You may not realize that if you have dry eyes, drinking more water and staying hydrated can make a big difference as part of a dry eye treatment plan. Drinking more water… Read More

Your eyes are beyond incredible. They are necessary for seeing and enjoying every aspect of the world around you. Having healthy eyes also plays a critical role in learning, development, and growth. Unfortunately, you only have one set of eyes that can become irreparably damaged if you don’t take good care of them. For this… Read More

LASIK is a popular and effective method of vision correction. Millions of patients in the U.S. alone have undergone the procedure successfully. After having LASIK, many patients notice almost immediate improvements to their vision. For some, this may be as quick as occurring on the same day that they have LASIK. The recovery process after… Read More

A retinal detachment is a serious medical emergency, and if not addressed quickly, it can lead to permanent vision loss. It’s critical to see an eye doctor right away if you have signs of detachment. Retinal detachment is an eye condition where the retina, found in the back of the eye, detaches from the surrounding… Read More

Every year, millions of Americans suffer from dry eyes. Many people with dry eyes also have eye allergies. Allergies cause itchy, watery eyes, but so do dry eyes when your eyes don’t have good quality tears, or they are unable to produce adequate tears. Keep reading to find out why dry eyes and allergies simply… Read More

LASIK is the most popular laser vision correction procedure that corrects refractive errors. This includes nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. During LASIK surgery, your surgeon will create a tiny incision in the cornea, followed by a small flap to reshape the cornea, which corrects your vision. Although many people think that LASIK is expensive, you may… Read More

If you’ve seen an eye doctor, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen an ophthalmologist. Knowing what your ophthalmologist does is essential if you need treatment for eye conditions or you’re looking for someone to perform a procedure like LASIK or cataract surgery. Keep reading to learn more about what ophthalmologists do!

Cataracts develop with age and are the leading cause of preventable blindness in the U.S. They form when proteins in the eyes break down and clump together in the lens.  As the clumping proteins gradually become more extensive, they start to distort and block your vision. But you don’t have to live with less than… Read More

While the COVID-19 crisis is far from over, at Evergreen Eye Center, we’ve used our experience in sterilizing our clinics for surgery and expanded that to every inch of our space. we’re happy to be taking care of you in our offices and surgery centers again under new health and safety protocols. Our priority is… Read More

The team at Evergreen Eye Center has certainly been busy in our community over the past few weeks! We sponsored the annual Maple Valley Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce Gala. The event took place at Rein Fire Ranch and was a huge success. We also had a busy booth at the Burien Wellness Fair at… Read More