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At some point in our lives, we've all had our eyes examined using an eye chart – whether during a school screening or at the optometrist's office. But what exactly is the chart and what does it measure? Read on to find out!

Bloodshot eyes can be harmless, but may also be a sign of an underlying eye condition.

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, your optometrist will monitor its progression and manage your symptoms. Once you need surgery, your optometrist can direct you to an eye surgeon.

This March, in honor of National Save Your Vision Month, we’ve compiled a list of 5 essential ways to help you keep your eyes healthy and strong.

NeuroLens is a revolutionary new lens technology designed to correct misalignment of the eyes which causes headaches, eyestrain, light sensitivity, etc.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to give your eyes some love. Here are 10 ways you can give your eyes the attention they deserve, to protect them both now and in the future.

Did you know that pregnancy hormones can affect your vision? Read on to learn about the possible visual changes that some women may experience while expecting, and what warning signs to look out for.

Schools across the country are learning virtually, which means kids are spending long hours staring at a computer screen. This has prompted eye care professionals everywhere to question the impact of prolonged screen time on children’s eyes.

For many children, learning via a digital device has become routine, and their eyes are paying the price. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize digital eye strain while your child is studying.

If you've noticed that your vision turns hazy after enjoying a meal, you may have an early stage of diabetes mellitus. Here's how your optometrist can help.

Do your eyes become irritated and itchy when you wear contact lenses? Could be dry eye syndrome, allergies or the contact lenses themselves. Read on to find out what to do if you experience contact lens discomfort.

Viral conjunctivitis, also called “pink eye”, is a highly contagious eye infection that causes inflammation of the eye’s outer surface. Read on to learn more about this condition and how we can help.

In a normal, healthy eye, the lens is transparent. When there is a cataract, the lens becomes cloudy. Consequently, cataracts can cause blurred vision, poor night vision, muted color vision, and increased glare around lights.

Here’s what you need to know about keeping your eyes and vision healthy, and why you shouldn’t skip your annual eye exam.

As we age our eyes start to change, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle with declining vision. Find out what you can do to maintain eye health after the age of 50.

Although COVID is still present in our lives, we are slowly returning to a semi-normal life. With so many disruptions this past year, the one thing that should be consistent is your child's back-to-school eye evaluations.

Since blue eyes contain very little melanin — a pigment that helps block out light, including the sun’s harmful UV rays and blue light — they often feel more sensitive to bright light. Find out more.

Dilated eye exams make it possible for eye doctors to better assess your eye health and are the only way to detect certain eye diseases.

Ever wonder why rock superstar Bono wears sunglasses, even when indoors? It's not due to his "look", but rather is related to managing his glaucoma.

Many factors contribute to vision loss, some of which may even be relevant to you. Read on to learn what puts a person at risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases, and discover what an eye doctor can do to help.

Glare is that annoying bright light that causes you to squint. It also can cause eye strain when using your computer. Luckily, anti-glare coated glasses offer many benefits, such as reduced glare, allowing you to see and feel better.

If you don't see well while driving at night, there's a chance you have night blindness. Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is the inability to see well at night or in dim lighting. It's not considered an eye disease, but rather a symptom of an underlying problem.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing damage to the optic nerve that can lead to vision loss or blindness. While there is a lot of information out there on glaucoma, there are also many misconceptions. Read on to learn to discover the REAL facts.

It may surprise you to learn that contact lenses can be safely worn by children aged 8 and over. Read on to learn more about contact lenses for the younger demographic.

Contact lenses that don’t fit properly can cause discomfort and even eye damage. During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will perform various tests to ensure you get the right prescription and the proper fit.

If you or your child is new to wearing contact lenses, read our Top 5 Tips to make the adjustment easier.

Sunglasses aren’t just for summer. Why not, you ask? Read on to find out why sunglasses are just as much “fall wear” as jackets are.

Myopia or nearsightedness is most commonly corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. As children grow, their prescription often gets stronger, what we call “progressive myopia”. Our eye doctors can help.

The massive quantity of smoke wildfires spew into the air can cause eye irritation and inflammation. Be aware of the symptoms, learn how to protect yourself, and alert us to continued symptoms or discomfort.

Driving long distances, prolonged screen time and even reading can cause eye strain symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Here are some eye exercises that can help you relax your eyes and find relief.

Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam, pediatric eye exam, and contact lens eye exam. Our Duvall eye doctor is always ready to answer your questions about eye disease and Contact lenses.

In addition to taking advantage of our expert eye care services, our eye doctor shares 7 ways to improve and protect your eyes against problems.

How much do you really know about eye care? Here’s a rundown of how you should treat your eyes so you can enjoy clear, healthy vision for as long as possible.

If you suffer from eye strain, it’s a good idea to call your Duvall eye doctor and schedule an eye exam. It’s possible that you need a new vision prescription for glasses or contact lenses.

When you visit our eye clinic for a contact lens eye exam or fitting, we’ll be happy to provide you with instructions on the proper way to use your contacts – and not overuse them!

Many teens who wear glasses are eager to try out contact lenses for convenience, fashion or to just provide another option for vision correction.

Your toddler may show every sign of good eyesight including the ability to see objects in the distance, however that doesn't necessarily mean that he or she doesn’t have a vision problem.

Make your resolution for healthy vision this year with increased awareness of the leading cause of blindness worldwide.

This is the one way you can be sure that you or your child’s eyes are truly safe during Nerf shooting:

Despite the fact that it is one of the most common eye problems, a surprisingly large percentage of patients are not aware of it.

Chances are it affects you or someone you know. November has been dedicated as a time to spread awareness about the disease, its risk factors and the effects it has on your body, your daily life and the lives of your loved ones.

Red, itchy, watery eyes and swollen eyelids (along with sneezing, congestion or a runny nose)...

A futuristic, yet simplistic, eye implant paired with a smartphone app may change the way eye doctors treat glaucoma.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Everyone, from infants to seniors is vulnerable. Moreover, among African-American and Hispanic populations, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. According to the Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African-Americans than Caucasians.

Annual eye exams are vital to maintaining your vision and overall health.  In our continuing efforts to bring the most advanced technology available to our patients, Duvall Advanced Family Eyecare is proud to announcethe inclusion of the iWellnessExam as an important part of our complete eye examination.  Similar to an MRI or CT scan for the eye, the iWellnessExam uses spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) to produce cross sectional images of the retinal layers  – which is sensitive area of the back of your eye – in a matter of seconds. 

Duvall Advanced Family Eyecare now has the Zeiss i.Terminal!

The i.Terminal is a unique dispensary system that combines advanced fitting
and measurement precision with enhanced patient consultation in one simple process.

Winter time often brings many more cases of dry eye syndrome due to cold and dry air conditions.

Latisse is designed to make eyelashes thicker, longer, and darker.  Applied to the base of the eyelashes every night, Latisse has significant effect on the eyelashes within several weeks and a maximum effect in 4 months.  Latisse has recently been approved by the FDA for cosmetic use.  Call us to schedule a visit with Dr. Grimm to see if Latisse is right for you.

The next time you find yourself at an eye exam, you'll understand why you're asked to read letters off an eye chart, and more!

Summer is coming!  Come in and try our extensive selection of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses and sports glasses

Free Raffle!
Stop by and sign up in the month of May
to win a Maui Jim® Sunglass Frame

Robin Shannon attended our Eyewear Style Show April and won these stylish Ted Baker glasses!

Michael Verginia entered our raffle drawing and won these great Maui Jim sunglasses!

 Stay tuned for future drawings & events.

For a limited time Duvall Advanced Family Eyecare is offering an amazing Rudy Project Gear Deal. A complete package of great gear.

The absolute best sound quality of any hands-free device on the market built into designer sunglasses. TriSpecs Eyewear - blending fashionable sunglasses, wireless headphones, and Bluetooth headset functionality.

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Do you know the facts?

Everyone is invited to stop in on April 23 between 3:30 and 7 p.m. at Duvall Advanced Family Eye Care, 14610 Main Street (in Copper Hill Square), for a free eyewear style show that features eyewear from Tura. Guests may see and try on Tura eyewear, as well as consult individually with a Tura fashion professional and Duvall Advanced Family Eye Care's licensed opticians. For those who order Tura eyewear on the day of the show, a 30 percent discount will be offered. A pair of Tura frames will be raffled.

Any time pink eye symptoms do not improve after a few days, particularly if there is significant discharge, see your eye doctor. Make sure to clean the hands thoroughly after every encounter with the infected eye.

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Visit our Duvall, WA Optometry Practice for a vision test

We reached our 5 year anniversary landmark in October. Thanks to all of our patients who have made our practice a success! We promise to continue to bring advanced eye care technology, terrific frame styles, and excellent service to our patients.

We're proud to have the images of local photographer, Kurt Swanson, decorating our office.

While an eye exam with an eye chart can establish if you require eyeglasses to improve distance vision it will not provide the optometrist a comprehensive perception of the complete health of your vision.

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