Cynthia P. Ruggeiro, OD, MPH, FAAO

Cynthia P. Ruggeiro, OD, MPH, FAAO Dr. Ruggeiro provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fitting, & ocular disease management. Located in the Pike Place Market inside Market Optical.

Services Provided:
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Contact lens fitting including lenses for astigmatism, multifocal contacts, and specialty lenses for keratoconus and irregular corneas
- Medical treatment for ocular disease
- Dry eye evaluation and treatment
- Urgent care for eye injuries, infections
- LASIK consultation and co-management
- Children’s eye exams
- Cataract pre and post- operative care
- Macular Risk pharmacogenetic testing for macular degeneration

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Dr. Ruggeiro is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1984 and her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences in 1980. She gained special knowledge in ocular disease management from her year long residency at the Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad, India. She was awarded a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Washington School of Public Health in 1991. Her training in global and community health has taught her the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and habits and she enjoys sharing the latest insights in preventive care with her patients. Giving back to the community is an important aspect of Dr. Ruggeiro’s professional life. She is the Co-Director of the Millionair Club Charity Vision Clinic, which provides no-cost eye exams and glasses to homeless and needy individuals in our community. She has participated and led many charity missions to Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean providing eye care to people who would otherwise not have access to this service. She is a member of the the American Optometric Association, Optometric Physicians of Washington and the American Public Health Association, is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a published author. She stays up to date on the latest research by attending many continuing education conferences annually. She is licensed and endorsed by the Washington State Department of Health to use diagnostic, therapeutic, oral and injectable agents, as allowed by state law. Location:
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http://www.marketoptical.com/

As of January 31, 2022, I have left my practice at Pike Place Market Optical. I am happy to welcome Drs. Mark and Mirand...
02/02/2022

As of January 31, 2022, I have left my practice at Pike Place Market Optical. I am happy to welcome Drs. Mark and Miranda Cannon as the new owners. They will be seeing patients as of Feb. 15, 2022 and will have access to all your optometric records. Please contact them at (206) 448-7739 or visit https://seattleeyecaredoctor.com/

It has been a pleasure to care for you over the years. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022!

Top-rated eye doctor in Seattle on Google. Get examined by the best in Seattle eye care. Visit Cannon EyeCare in U-Village.

08/13/2021

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cynthia Ruggeiro, of Market Optical at Pike Place Market in Seattle, as the recipient of the OPW 2021 Shining Star Award. Dr. Ruggeiro was recognized for her leadership as chair of the association’s COVID Task Force, providing critical information with the profession about the virus, including details on how to practice safely and how to re-open offices. She was also an advocate for optometry at the state level and answered vital questions via the OPW COVID Digest.

We are so grateful for her hard work and dedication to the profession!

08/12/2021

Gratified to receive the 2021 Shining Star Award from Optometric Physicians of Washington. My work on the COVID19 Task Force and consulting with Governor Inslee's office has been an honor and a privilege.

Masking up at your optometrist's office helps keep everyone safer, especially our younger unvaccinated patients and thos...
07/23/2021

Masking up at your optometrist's office helps keep everyone safer, especially our younger unvaccinated patients and those with compromised immune systems.

Please remember that EVERYONE, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to wear a mask in some places like hospitals, medical offices, and long-term care facilities.

For specific guidance about when & where to wear your mask, visit doh.wa.gov/masks

Keep WA healthy! 😷

I received my COVID-19 vaccine in January. I'm feeling fine and hopeful we can all end this pandemic by getting vaccinat...
04/17/2021

I received my COVID-19 vaccine in January. I'm feeling fine and hopeful we can all end this pandemic by getting vaccinated.
www.covidwa.com

Recent research finds that blue-blocking lenses did not alter signs or symptoms of eye strain with computer use relative...
02/13/2021

Recent research finds that blue-blocking lenses did not alter signs or symptoms of eye strain with computer use relative to standard clear lenses. Eyestrain from many hours on a computer is real and I often discovery the cause to be uncorrected refractive error, focusing or eye alignment issues, poor ergonomics or even dry eye. A comprehensive eye exam can help figure out the cause.

https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(21)00072-6/fulltext?fbclid=IwAR3yi9QSTB9RxA1CKk2A9GkaAfklct8XWgZaOAX-j68Gd409T6dXMuvnRQc

To investigate if blue-blocking lenses are effective in reducing the ocular signs and symptoms of eye strain associated with computer use.

Glad to be advocating for optometrists in WA state.
01/20/2021

Glad to be advocating for optometrists in WA state.

The state’s Dental Quality Assurance Commission on Jan. 7 finalized guidance allowing dentists to perform COVID-19 vaccinations. Optometrists want to vaccinate people, too.

Does your mask dry out your eyes?
09/23/2020

Does your mask dry out your eyes?

Helpful facts for contact lens wearers.
09/23/2020

Helpful facts for contact lens wearers.

This is "Contact Lens Wear and Coronavirus" by CORE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/30/2020

As of June 2, 2020, I am gradually opening up my practice to non-urgent medical care. Your health and safety are my number one concern. I have adopted the best practices to ensure this. So while things will look different, my commitment to your vision and eye health remains the same. Please call for an appointment or email me at info@ruggeiro.com. As always I am also available for telehealth video consultations.

04/15/2020

Due to the current COVID19 pandemic, the CDC has advised us to suspend routine eye examinations. I am still available for urgent/emergent eye care. Please contact me if you have any concerns. info@ruggeiro.com

05/07/2019

A 2018 Arizona State University study found as many as 1 in 5 contact lens wearers dispose of their lenses down the sink or toilet, contributing an estimated 6-10 metric tons of plastic lenses to U.S. wastewater each year. The American Optometric Association's Contact Lens and Cornea Section (CLCS)....

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