General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Autoimmune disorders can have devastating systemic and ocular effects. Symptoms may include dry or red eyes, foreign-body sensation, light sensitivity, pain, visual changes, and even complete loss of vision. Because a number of these diseases may initially present with ocular symptoms, a thorough complete eye health exam should be performed.
• Pediatric Care
  It is estimated that up to 50% of the brain cortex is involved in visual processing, which is why Dr. Escalante is passionate about visual health and honored to be part of her patients’ health care team. Her professional interests include pediatrics, traumatic brain injuries, low vision, and contact lenses.
• Primary Care
  Many patients do not realize it but the eyes are the only place in the body that we can look directly at the blood vessels to see how they are reacting throughout the rest of their bodies. Therefore, our doctors work very closely with local general practitioners, internists and endocrinologists to manage diabetic eye care. Once we have seen you, we will send a report back to your primary care provider to let them know how your blood vessels are responding to any current treatments. Together, we make a great team responsible for your total care!
• Family Practice
• High Cholesterol

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Olympia Vision Clinic is proud to provide leading technology for the fight against Glaucoma related blindness. These advanced devices are quick, painless, and easy to perform so you don’t have to worry or wait for results.
• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Joanna S. Haws, who is fluent in spanish, has been working in pediatric optometry and ophthalmology practices for over 15 years. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Zoology, and received her Optometry degree at Pacific University in Oregon. In connection with Pacific University, she was selected to participate in the prestigious Pediatric and Strabismus Referral Center in Portland. Since completing her optometric degree, she has worked in a primary care setting, serving all age patients and providing care as a pediatric specialist. She works with state and local preschools, health care providers, and local organizations to assist with infant/toddler early intervention vision programs.
• Macular Degeneration
  More on UV protection – UV light is absorbed by molecules known as chromophores, which are present in the eye cells and tissues. Chromophores absorb light energy from the various wavelengths at different rates – a pattern known as absorption spectrum. If too much UV light is absorbed, eye structures such as the cornea, the lens and the retina can be damaged causing cataracts, macular degeneration and pinguecula among other things.
• Laser Eye Surgery
• Cataracts
  The internal lens in your eye is normally clear, but cataract formation causes cloudiness that can blur and distort your vision. Colors, especially WHITE can tend to look YELLOW.
• Cataract Surgery
  Olympia Vision Clinic is partnered with top eye surgeons in Olympia to provide the most comprehensive eye care in our area. Occasionally, our patients may need procedures such as cataract surgery that require special care.
• Eye Exam
  All of our Optometrists and some key staff members volunteer their time at the Olympia Union Gospel Mission Free Vision Clinic in downtown Olympia. Qualified individuals receive an eye exam and glasses donated by the Lions Club. After a normal day at our clinic staff then volunteer from 5pm to 8pm on Monday or Tuesday at the free clinic.

Internists

• Gastroenterology

Neurologists

• Multiple Sclerosis

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes in which causes abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels nourishing the retina. These vessels weaken, leak fluid and blood, and fail to provide nutrients necessary for good health in the retina. Left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can result in severe visual loss, including blindness. Click here to learn more diabetes.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Dr. Dane M. Tosland is an Olympia local who received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Martin's University in Lacey, Washington. Following in his father’s footsteps, he received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Tosland completed his externship training at the American Lake VA clinic near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Before completing his education, Dr. Tosland enlisted for four years in the US Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, he worked in multiple fields of medicine including family medicine, gastroenterology, sports medicine, emergency medicine, and was certified as a hyperbaric dive technician. Dr. Tosland’s military experience allowed him to travel around the world, spending time in Texas, Mississippi, California, Qatar, and Afghanistan.