Sheldon J Cowen, MD

Sheldon J Cowen, MD Welcome to the ophthalmology practice of Dr. Sheldon Cowen. At our Seattle, Washington state-of-the-art office, our mission is to preserve, restore and enh

At our Seattle, Washington state-of-the-art office, our mission is to preserve, restore and enhance the vision of every member of your family. Dr. Cowen is committed to providing compassionate and personalized eye care to patients in Seattle and the surrounding communities. We offer total comprehensive eye care services including complete eye examinations, LASIK surgery, glaucoma treatment and the diagnosis and treatment of many eye conditions. Our team of friendly and dedicated professionals are committed to providing expert medical care using the latest technology and advanced training in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We pride ourselves on taking the time to explain your condition and treatment options. We will guide you through the entire treatment process and answer any questions that you may have.

Many eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and certain retinal conditions, demon...
12/29/2022

Many eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and certain retinal conditions, demonstrate few overt symptoms. Without routine exams as recommended, you won't notice a problem until irreparable damage to your eyesight has occurred. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Contact lens users take note! The consequence of improper wear and handling can be severe. Corneal infections can reduce...
12/21/2022

Contact lens users take note! The consequence of improper wear and handling can be severe. Corneal infections can reduce vision clarity, erode the cornea, and lead to corneal scarring and other complications. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Appropriate eye alignment in childhood facilitates the development of normal binocular vision and depth perception. Whil...
12/15/2022

Appropriate eye alignment in childhood facilitates the development of normal binocular vision and depth perception. While it's not unusual for an infant's eyes to sometimes turn in different directions, they should appear aligned by three to four months old. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Maintaining excellent blood sugar control is the best way to delay or prevent vision loss from diabetic eye disease. | e...
12/09/2022

Maintaining excellent blood sugar control is the best way to delay or prevent vision loss from diabetic eye disease. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Your eyes are the portals through which you gather and process all the visual information from your surroundings. Yet, b...
11/30/2022

Your eyes are the portals through which you gather and process all the visual information from your surroundings. Yet, besides serving as your windows to the world, they offer valuable insights into your overall health. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Sudden changes, such as eye floaters and flashes, or darkening side vision, may indicate a retinal detachment. Contact t...
11/22/2022

Sudden changes, such as eye floaters and flashes, or darkening side vision, may indicate a retinal detachment. Contact the office of Sheldon Cowen right away for guidance, diagnosis, and timely care. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Because your eyes are the only part of the body where blood vessels and nerve tissue can be viewed directly without surg...
11/17/2022

Because your eyes are the only part of the body where blood vessels and nerve tissue can be viewed directly without surgery, an eye exam can reveal signs of illnesses and medical conditions that have originated elsewhere in the body. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

With close to 80% of the information from our environment gathered and sent for processing via our eyes, healthy eyesigh...
11/10/2022

With close to 80% of the information from our environment gathered and sent for processing via our eyes, healthy eyesight not only supports the enjoyment of our surroundings but also enables us to carry out our daily routines. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness are uncorrected ...
11/02/2022

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness are uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

In the United States alone more than 3 million people are afflicted with glaucoma, and 120,000 have gone blind from the ...
10/25/2022

In the United States alone more than 3 million people are afflicted with glaucoma, and 120,000 have gone blind from the disease. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

According to statistics, diabetic retinopathy affects 1 in 3 people with diabetes and remains the leading cause of blind...
10/19/2022

According to statistics, diabetic retinopathy affects 1 in 3 people with diabetes and remains the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

If you suffer from dry eye, you're not alone! Dry eye disease is a common reason for patients, especially seniors, to se...
10/12/2022

If you suffer from dry eye, you're not alone! Dry eye disease is a common reason for patients, especially seniors, to seek an ophthalmologist's care. | eyedoctor-seattle.com

Address

515 Minor Avenue, Suite 160
Seattle, WA
98104

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12066245288

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