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. I have no staff. There is no rush and I can give you as much time as you need during your appointment. I normally schedule routine appointments for one hour each. I see patients by appointment only. If you think you may need extra time just request it when making your appointment. I usually schedule patients on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays although this sometimes varies. I am off on Tuesdays and Sundays. Please click on the appointment link on my web site to schedule appointments or you can request appointments or ask questions by e-mail at TPool@TPool2020.com. Note: Patients ask me all the time, when am I going to retire? I assure you no time soon. I plan to work for several more years. I do need to make some changes though to make things easier for me. At this time and going forward except for special circumstances I will only be seeing my current patients and their family members. Also, over the next couple of years I plan to transition away from being in network for most routine vision insurance plans. Most of these plans will reimburse a certain amount for your exam though. I do plan to continue to be in network for most medical insurance plans for medical eye problems. Many of those medical insurance plans though now require a referral from your primary care doctor before you can see me. Please 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 can still take.
Special Note: Dr Jerry Strassman is now seeing patients in my Edmonds office on Tuesdays for routine eye exams including glasses & contact lens prescriptions. He sees both new and previous patients. He does not see patients specifically for medical eye problems. For appointments please contact Dr. Strassman directly at 206-713-5777 or e-mail him for appointments at info@DrJerryStrassman.com. (E-mail or the online scheduler is preferred) He is a fantastic doctor.
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. Feel free to 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 care 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 prefer 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 will 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. Because I work alone please do not come to my office to make appointments. 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.
Another Special Note! Please ask me when you come in if you need a PD measurement to order glasses online. I do not troubleshoot glasses bought online although I will recheck my prescription if there is a problem. I especially encourage you to not attempt to order bifocals or progressive glasses with my prescription online. I do not make all the measurements needed to order progressive or bifocal glasses online. Measurements need to be made in person with the frame you plan to use and are critical for these types of glasses. I recommend they be done by an experienced licensed optician.