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Vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams both help identify vision concerns, but they are not the same. A vision screening is a basic check that may detect possible signs of a problem, while a comprehensive eye exam gives a more complete look at your vision, eye health, and overall visual function.

For people with nearsightedness, clear vision often means reaching for glasses or putting in contact lenses every morning. Ortho-K lenses offer a different approach. These specialty contact lenses are worn while you sleep, allowing you to wake up with clearer vision and enjoy your day without relying on daytime eyewear. At Specialty Eye, we offer Orthokeratology as part of our specialty contact lens and myopia management care for patients in Kirkland.

As students prepare for a new school year, backpacks, supplies, and schedules often get most of the attention. However, clear vision is just as important for classroom success. A back-to-school eye exam helps make sure a child can see comfortably, focus clearly, and keep up with daily learning demands.

Whether you enjoy running, cycling, hiking, boating, or spending time outdoors, the right sunglasses can make every activity more comfortable. At Specialty Eye, we help patients in Kirkland find eyewear that protects their eyes, stays securely in place, and supports clear vision in changing outdoor conditions.

Summer can be a difficult season for people with dry eye. Warm weather, outdoor activities, wind, sun exposure, and air conditioning can all make symptoms more noticeable. If your eyes feel gritty, irritated, watery, or tired, you may need more than artificial tears for lasting relief.

What are the most important aspects of protecting your vision? You're probably thinking of annual eye exams, the right pair of glasses, or maybe sunglasses on a bright day. But one of the most powerful tools for maintaining healthy eyes has nothing to do with an eye doctor's office at all. It's y...

Life with cataracts can be like trying to see through a foggy window that can't be wiped clean. Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world, and the good news is that they're also one of the most treatable. Here's what you need to know. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clo...

Spending time in the water is one of summer's great pleasures. That's true whether you're doing laps at the pool, snorkeling on vacation, or splashing around at the lake, but water, especially treated or open water, poses real risks to your eyes. Understanding those risks and taking a few simple ...

Fireworks season is one of the most spectacular times of year. The brilliant colors, the dramatic bursts, the collective "ooh" of a crowd watching the sky light up on a warm summer night. But behind the beauty lies a genuine danger that sends thousands of people to emergency rooms every year. As ...

You're going about your day when something strange happens to your field of vision. A flickering arc of light creeps into your vision, or part of your visual field simply disappears. No headache, no warning. Just a sudden, unsettling change in what you see. This is often an ocular migraine, and w...