Personalized Eye and Vision Care!
A More Holistic Approach!
Welcome to my web site. I am an Optometric Physician with a very unique private practice located in downtown Edmonds, WA. I have been at this location in Edmonds for the last 19 years and I have been practicing optometry for 35 years. Expect something different! It is very personal care. I work by myself and see patients by appointment only. I have no staff in the office. There is no rush and I can give you as much time as you need during your appointment. I normally schedule appointments for one hour each. If you think you may need extra time just request it when making your appointment. I typically see patients by appointment only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays although this sometimes varies. Please click on the appointment link on my web site to schedule appointments online or you can request appointments or ask questions by e-mail at TPool@TPool2020.com.
Note: I am making some changes in my practice. Except for special circumstances, I am only seeing my current patients and their family members. Also, during 2025 I am transitioning away from being in network for most routine vision insurance plans. When that process is complete you will need to pay for your eye exam at the time of service. Most of these vision insurance plans will reimburse a certain amount for your exam by an out of network provider. Please check with them to find out how much. Check the insurance page on my website for more details on all of these changes and an up to date list of the insurances I am still in network for.
Dr Jerry Strassman has been seeing patients in my office since 2023. He is now retired. You can still contact Dr. Strassman. E-mail him at info@DrJerryStrassman.com. I will retain his records for patients seen in my office and continue to see his patients when possible.
I see adults and children for routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings. I do not have an optical at my office and do not sell glasses or contacts. You can take my prescriptions for glasses or contacts anywhere you like. I can recommend some great places. I love for you to get the best deals but even more the best quality and service.
At my office there is no pressure to buy anything. My goal is to provide my patients with a thorough but comfortable eye exam experience in a non stress no rush environment.
Our visual system like the rest of our body is fascinating and complex. When it is not working properly symptoms can include not only blurred vision but headaches, double vision, eyestrain, tired eyes, red eyes, dry eyes, dizziness, and car sickness just to name a few. Our eyes and vision can also be affected by almost any other health problem we might have and most of the drugs we use to treat those problems. How we use our eyes, the health problems we have, previous eye and nervous system injuries, the drugs and supplements we take, and the physical and emotional stress we are under all must be considered to examine the eyes fully.
My exams include a complete health history as well as routine tests for cataracts, glaucoma, and neurological diseases. For most eye and vision problems I recommend the most conservative and natural treatments possible. I try to educate my patients on the use of good nutrition practices, high quality safe supplements, and alternative therapies when they are appropriate and warn you when they are not. I quickly refer you to other specialists anytime I feel like extra testing or expertise is needed that I cannot provide.
If possible please either schedule online on the scheduling link at my web site, TPool2020.com or e-mail me for appointment requests or questions. I do not show all my appointment times on my online scheduler. I try to hold some times for patients with urgent problems. Also, because I work alone please do not come to my office to make appointments. Online or e-mail requests please. I do return your calls but it usually takes longer for me to get back to you when you call so if possible e-mail or use the online scheduler.