by Dr. Nick | Aug 28, 2023 | News
It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Nick Jankowski has been honored with an award from the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) for Young Optometrist of the Year. This award is presented to an Optometrist who has been practicing less than 10 years who is an...
by Dr. Nick | Sep 27, 2021 | News
Since the start of the new year, we have been working towards a big change in Mt. View EyeCare Center and we’re happy to finally be able to announce to everyone that we are aiming to move our practice by the end of this year. We have been in this location for almost...
by Dr. Nick | Sep 12, 2021 | Eye Health, News
With all the news about people trying to get ivermectin as a potential treatment for COVID-19, many folks are rushing to their local livestock suppliers to pick up the over the counter stuff that is meant for horses and other large animals. Ivermectin is meant to...
by Dr. Nick | Mar 31, 2020 | Contact Lenses, Eye Health
Last week, there were several news reports being passed around on news sites and social media that indicated the American Academy of Ophthalmology was recommending all contact lens wearers to discontinue contact lens wear for the time being in an effort to...
by Dr. Nick | Feb 17, 2020 | Children
Your child’s vision can be impacted by numerous eye conditions. If you believe your child may have an eye condition or if they have failed a vision test, your best option is visiting a pediatric eye doctor. Having your child’s eyes examined and diagnosed...
by Dr. Nick | Jan 22, 2020 | Eye Health
Eyes are precious to us. Seeing colors, faces, shapes and pictures is something we take for granted. Sight helps us explore our surroundings, appreciate beauty, and interact with others. It’s a sensory asset that keeps us safe because we can navigate terrain and gain...
by Dr. Nick | Jan 16, 2020 | Eye Disease
There was a somewhat recent article in Medical News Today titled “Could the eyes predict cardiovascular risk?” When I saw that headline, I thought to myself, “Well obviously.” But that’s not really obvious to other doctors or patients. Most non-eye doctors aren’t...
by Dr. Nick | Dec 11, 2019 | Children, Eye Health
As a parent, it can often be difficult to notice the first few signs of a decline in your child’s eyesight. While we all wish we could sometimes use some magic machine that could let us see what they see, we instead have to rely on what they have to say coupled...
by Dr. Nick | Nov 25, 2019 | Eye Disease
Recently, it was International Keratoconus Awareness Day on November 10th. I thought I’d write up a short post about keratoconus (KC), as it’s a condition that’s sort of near and dear to my heart. Most folks have never heard of KC because it’s just not something that...
by Dr. Nick | Nov 2, 2019 | Eye Health
The eye is made up of soft tissues that are vulnerable to many external and internal hazards. To operate in a normal manner, the eye maintains a fragile moisture content, pH balance and a degree of sensitivity to light. In spite of their critical role, these factors...
