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This summer we’ve had a few new arrivals at Rainier Eye. First, we’ve added gentle products for use around the eyes. At our checkout desk, you can now conveniently take home Optase Eye Cream, Gentle Makeup Remover, and Nordic Naturals fish oil capsules. 

We know that things get hectic in August with gathering school supplies, sports physicals, and new clothes, so this is your friendly reminder to schedule back-to-school eye exams for your kiddos.

While this may seem like a less expensive option, we’d like to share some of the reasons you should consider buying glasses in person.

It may not feel like spring outside, but allergy season has begun in our area! If you’re noticing that your eyes are itchy and watery, you are most likely experiencing allergic conjunctivitis or “eye allergies.” 

January is glaucoma awareness month. The whole reason for trying to raise awareness is that people often don’t know they are losing vision from glaucoma until it’s too late. This disease earns the nickname, “The Silent Thief of Sight.” It’s more common over age 50, in those with circulatory diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, and tends to run in families.

Do you have diabetes? Is your medical doctor asking you to get your eyes checked? Do you wonder why?

Updates from Rainier Eye this month

This might seem like a lofty claim until you actually try a pair of Ovvo frames.  Made in Poland from surgical steel, these high-quality modern frames are 70% steel and 30% titanium.

Kids are back to school and we all want to make sure they can see well to learn!  Impaired vision results in learning and developmental delays.  But, kids rarely complain about bad vision because it’s the only way they’ve experienced the world. They don’t know what “normal” vision is and may not have the words to describe issues.

Prevent wrinkles, cataracts, macular degeneration, avoid uncomfortable squinting AND be a safer driver. How, you ask? SUNGLASSES!