Achieve Eye & Laser Specialists

01/08/2025

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Family History is an important Risk Factor to be aware of.

Myth vs. Fact – Glaucoma Edition

Myth: Glaucoma only affects the elderly. Fact: Anyone can get glaucoma at any age!

Learn more: https://www.americanglaucomasociety.net/patient-family-resources/glaucoma-basics-faqs

12/30/2024

Greetings Achiever Friends. We are spreading the word on recall of Systane Ultra Preservative Free (lot # 10101, exp 09/2025). Please discontinue immediately. All other Systane products are safe to continue.

Alcon Laboratories recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF (single vials, 25 count) due to potential fungal contamination.

Consumers with the recalled drops (Lot 10101) should stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund.

post: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/alcon-laboratories-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-1-lot-systane-lubricant-eye-drops-ultra-pf

04/07/2024

The solar eclipse in our area will be partial and difficult to appreciate. Please wear the proper eye protection if you will be watching from home or traveling to the total eclipse zone. 😎

Staring at the sun for even a short time without wearing the right eye protection can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness. There is only one safe way to look directly at the su

03/20/2024

Dear pickleball warriors, please remember to wear your sport goggles! We prefer to see you having fun on the courts, not in our waiting room...

Americans are crazy about pickleball, but collisions with the ball, chunky paddles, and other players can be a recipe for eye injury.

11/12/2023

It's "Best of Kitsap 2023" voting time. We are honored to be nominated again. If you like us, let us know!

Vote for the top nominees in each category and be entered to win a gift card!

11/11/2023

A news update for those of you who have been wondering...

Did Surgeons Just Transplant a Whole Eye? Yes. But, this major surgical achievement will not restore vision. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/EUvo50Q6BtW

10/15/2023

They're baaaaack... Iris and Snellen wish you a Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🍁

10/06/2023

Halloween is near - here is a friendly reminder to remember to protect your eyes while planning fun costumes! 🎃

09/23/2023

What are eye floaters? A floater is a small speck or cloud that moves in your field of vision. You're more likely to see a floater when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or blue sky. Fl

09/23/2023

Please be cautious with unapproved eye drops that contain silver, sold over the counter. Unfortunately we’ve seen patients with gray eyes that have been on Similasan eye drops for years.

Walgreens and CVS among companies accused of marketing products with 'heightened risk of harm'

08/23/2023

Friendly reminder to make sure you use sun protection as we enjoy this last stretch of summer! 😎☀️

07/14/2023

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Thank you!!!