- Headaches
- Medical Weight LossThe New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss...
- Primary CareDr. Catherine Tsang graduated from UC Berkeley School of Optometry. She went on to complete a residency in primary care at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, TX. There she gained extensive experience in fitting specialty contact lenses and diagnosing and treating complex ocular disease. Â
- Sleep DisordersDid you know that some eye conditions are associated with sleep apnea? According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and Health Canada reports similar prevalence. It's a sleep disorder where people stop breathing — often multiple times per night — while sleeping. If...
- Emergency CareUse your best judgment on urgency – find the nearest emergency room or review our emergency page for tips.
- Infectious DiseasesWith the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in full-swing, it's important to practice good eye hygiene because eyes are a portal for infectious diseases. Implement these...
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is another serious complication caused by high myopia. Glaucoma happens when the pressure inside the eye is too high, which damages the optic nerve and leads to vision loss. High myopia increases the risk of glaucoma because the elongated eye shape makes it more difficult for the eye to drain fluid, which increases eye pressure.
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.
- Laser Eye SurgeryOur optometrists at Issaquah Eyeworks provide eyewear prescriptions and offer corrective laser eye surgery co-management as well. You can get in touch with our eye doctors' office to set up an appointment at your convenience and learn more about some of our key services below.
- CataractsDr. Tsang comes to us with considerable experience providing consultations, counseling, and post-operative care to cataract and refractive surgery patients as a former staff optometrist at a specialty surgical center.
- Cataract SurgeryIf the cataract is at an advanced stage, your eye doctor will likely recommend cataract surgery, a safe procedure where the cloudy lens is replaced with a new intraocular lens (IOL).
- Eye ExamRoutine eye exams are important, regardless of your age or physical health. During a complete eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
- Pregnancy
- Urinary Tract InfectionThe most common side effects that may be experienced while using CEQUA include: eye pain after administering drops and eye redness. Other side effects reported were eye irritation, eyelid inflammation, headache, and urinary tract infection.
- Lung CancerSmoking harms nearly every system in your body — including your eyes. Though we are all aware of the health effects associated with smoking, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and bad teeth, few know about the negative impact it can have on our vision. Smoking and Eye Disease Smoking,...
- Depression
- Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed...
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy occurs when the retina's tiny blood vessels weaken and inflate as a result of high blood sugar levels. As the blood vessels grow, they bleed—causing severe vision loss, and in extreme cases even blindness.
- Botox
- Acne Treatment
- UlcerThe clear outer layer of the eye that helps to focus light is called the cornea. When your eyes are dry, the cornea can become damaged because it is not getting enough moisture. This can lead to a range of problems, including corneal ulcers. Corneal ulcers can lead to vision loss if left untreated.
- Neck Pain
- Allergies