Parting Message From Dr. Fung
Dear Valued Patient: It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your retina specialist. I am writing you today to let you know that I have accepted a position with one of Eye Associates Northwest’s community partners, Retina Institute of Washington. My last day with Eye Associates Northwest will be Friday, May 13,…
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Low Vision
What is Low Vision? Low vision is vision that cannot be corrected by conventional glasses, contacts, medical, or surgical treatment.1 While the severity may vary, a patient is considered to have low vision if they are unable to see well enough to do everyday activities including reading, driving, recognizing faces etc. Having low vision does not…
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration – What is it, and How can I prevent it?
Education,Macular Degeneration
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related Macular Degeneration (or AMD) is a devastating eye disease. It is the leading cause of blindness in people 55 years and older in America.1 It causes blindness in about 1 million Americans, and with the aging of our country’s population, that number will only increase. We worry about our…
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LASIK Surgery Seattle
Background People with normal vision have the cornea curved in such a way that all the light rays entering the eye are directed toward the retina – the part where light rays are sent to the brain to be interpreted into images. The light rays meet at the right point in the retina so that…
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Choroidal Nevus
A choroidal nevus is a common, benign, pigmented growth similar to a mole on your skin, which happens to be located beneath the retina. As your skin has pigmented cells (called melanocytes), so does the layer underneath the retina, called the choroid. Moreover, as your skin can have a mole or freckle which is a…
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The Difference Between Chalazion and Stye
What are Styes and Chalazia? Both styes and chalazia are visible bumps that appear near the edge of an eyelid. Many people get these two confused since they both can appear as a bump near the edge of the eyelid. It can actually be difficult to tell the two apart. What is the Difference Between…
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What is Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye?
Conjunctivitis is commonly known as Pink Eye and it is a very common condition. The eye contains a very thin, film-like membrane which covers the white part of the eye as well as the inside of the eyelid. This membrane is called the conjunctiva and when it becomes inflamed or swollen it is diagnosed as…
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How to Experience the Great American Solar Eclipse Without Damaging Your Vision
On Aug. 21, millions of people in the U.S. will see day turn to night as a total solar eclipse passes over North America. The last time this happened from coast to coast was 1918. Temperatures will drop rapidly as the moon completely covers the sun. You will be able to see the spectacular colors…
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