Complete Eye Care – Glaucoma Treatment and more for Puyallup, Auburn, University Place / Tacoma, Olympia, Gig Harbor and Puyallup
Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., offers all the most advanced vision correcting surgeries available at our Puyallup location, including LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery, retinal and glaucoma treatment. Each of our offices in Auburn, University Place / Tacoma, and Puyallup also offers complete adult and pediatric medical and family eye care, including routine eye care, treatment of all eye diseases, emergency services, optical facilities and contact lens services. Our Puyallup office contains the state-of-the-art Cascade Surgery Center for convenient outpatient surgery services.
- Glaucoma and Its Treatment
- Medical and Surgical Care for Eye Diseases
- Family Eye Care
- Optical Shop and Contact Lenses
- Emergency Eye Care
Glaucoma and Its Treatment
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases where the optic nerve becomes progressively damaged. After cataracts, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Risk factors include high eye pressure, family history, advanced age, black race, and thin corneas among others.
In the United States, glaucoma treatment generally involves the use of eye drops to reduce eye pressure. A laser treatment known as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new way to treat glaucoma advised when drops alone are not adequate to reduce eye pressure. In some cases, SLT is used as a first line of glaucoma treatment for Cascade patients in University Place / Tacoma, Olympia and the Puyallup-areas.
When drop and laser treatments fail to control eye pressure, surgical treatment for glaucoma is required. Cascade surgeons are skilled in glaucoma drainage procedures such as trabeculectomy and seton (tube) placement. These procedures are offered to University Place / Tacoma, Olympia and Puyallup-area patients when these sight saving surgeries become necessary.
Learn more about glaucoma by viewing the videos listed below
Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
Medical and Surgical Care for Eye Diseases
As a complete ophthalmology practice, Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., provides cutting-edge medical and surgical care for all types of eye disease and refractive conditions. Our experienced, compassionate physicians and our convenient state-of-the-art Cascade Surgery Center in Puyallup sets us apart. Our services are available for all of Cascade patients from the south Puget Sound area.
Family Eye Care
While many vision problems and eye diseases occur in middle age and later, eye care is an important part of total lifelong health. Regular eye exams for patients of all ages are the best way to detect and treat problems before they become serious. Pediatric eye examinations can identify potential problems early in life and are an important part of our practice. Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., generally recommends annual eye exams. Maintaining this schedule is even more important for patients with glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye conditions.
Optical Shop and Contact Lenses
All Cascade ophthalmology locations are equipped with a full optical shop offering high-quality prescription and non-prescription eyewear. We recognize that refractive surgery is not the best option for every patient, so we offer the best corrective lenses available anywhere.
Emergency Eye Care
Sometimes, eye problems need to be addressed immediately. Injuries, rapid-onset diseases, and acute changes in eye conditions demand a timely response for the best possible outcome. For this reason, Cascade doctors are on call 24/7 to address urgent situations as they arise. If you or a loved one needs emergency eye care, call Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., today at 253-848-3000.
Contact Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C.
At Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., great eye care is our passion. Whether you need a regular vision checkup, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, emergency eye care, glaucoma or other disease treatment, contact us in the University Place / Tacoma, Olympia, Gig Harbor, Auburn and Puyallup area. We are here to help you.
