Uveitis & Iritis

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Inflammation Inside the EyeThe eye is shaped much like a tennis ball, hollow inside, with three different layers of tissue surrounding a central cavity.

Flashes & Floaters

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Non-Worrisome FloatersMany people occasionally see some floating material in their vision. This may appear as a dot, a translucent short string, or a "tadpole. " These floaters often are seen only under bright lighting circumstances, for example, against snow a bright sky, or a white ceiling.

Eye Misalignment / Strabismus in Adults

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Eye misalignment, also called “strabismus” in medical terminology, is a relatively common condition in both children and adults. It occurs when the eyes don’t work together well, which causes them to not stay straight.

Strabismus Causes & Treatments (Adults)

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Adults can have strabismus (eye misalignment) for a variety of reasons. Many have had eye muscle issues since early childhood and may even have had prior eye muscle surgeries.

Caring for Your Eyes

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Seeing your highly trained Spokane Eye Clinic ophthalmologist or optometrist regularly is the best way to protect the health of your eyes. That means every two or so years until age 60 and annually thereafter. Preventative care and maintenance is equally important.

Anatomy

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Structures of Your Eye

Like a camera, an eye uses light to record images. It has a way to regulate light, a focusing mechanism, and a place where light creates images. However, eyes are much more complex and delicate than even the most expensive and technically advanced camera.

History of Pediatrics at SEC

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We are thrilled to be able to continue on the legacy of the longest-serving pediatric ophthalmology department in the region. Here is a list of highlights from our history:

1950s1955— The Spokane Eye Clinic (SEC) was founded by Dr. Maher and Dr. Gates, who joined their individual practices together.

Vision & Glasses

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What to Expect

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Visiting Spokane Eye Clinic Pediatric OphthalmologyVisiting the doctor's office can be a scary thing when you're young! We understand that, and we strive to make every child's visit to our a clinic a positive experience.

Vision Problems in Children

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Many parents have wondered how we check vision on young children.  Some even think we must be guessing at their child’s visual performance. When adults think of measuring visual performance, they usually remember reading letters or symbols on an eye chart.