Understanding Cataracts, Vision Loss, and When Low Vision Care Can Help
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating folks about one of the most common causes of vision changes as we age. As a low vision doctor serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, I often meet people who are experiencing vision difficulties and are unsure whether cataracts are the cause—or what options may […]
Mental Health Awareness & Low Vision: How Vision Loss Impacts Emotional Well-Being
Mental Health Awareness Month is an important reminder that overall health includes both physical and emotional well-being. In clinical low vision care, including services like low vision rehabilitation in Seattle and surrounding areas, we often see how deeply vision loss affects a person’s confidence, independence, and emotional health. At Seattle Low Vision, under the care […]
Ultraviolet Awareness Month: Protecting Your Eyes From Invisible UV Damage
May is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month, an important reminder that protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays is essential for long-term vision health. While many people understand that ultraviolet light can damage the skin, fewer realize that prolonged UV exposure can also increase the risk of serious eye conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and other […]
Healthy Vision Month: Small Habits That Help Protect Your Sight at Every Stage of Life
May is Healthy Vision Month, and every year it serves as an important reminder that protecting your eyesight starts with small, consistent habits. At Seattle Low Vision, Dr. Ross Cusic and our care team work with patients experiencing vision changes every day, and one of the most common things we hear is this: “I didn’t […]
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month: Protecting Your Vision at Every Stage of Life
Every April, Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month serves as an important reminder to prioritize your vision. Led by Prevent Blindness, this initiative highlights a key reality: women make up the majority of individuals living with vision impairment. At Seattle Low Vision, we believe that understanding your unique risk factors is the first step toward […]
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month: Protecting Your Vision While You Play
April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a risk many people overlook. Every year, thousands of eye injuries happen during sports and recreational activities. The encouraging part is that many of these injuries can be prevented with the right protection. At Seattle Low Vision, we often remind patients that […]
Celebrating World Optometry Day: Protecting Vision and Improving Lives
Our ability to see clearly shapes how we experience the world. From reading and driving to recognizing loved ones and maintaining independence, vision plays an important role in everyday life. World Optometry Day, observed each year on March 23, is an opportunity to recognize the role optometrists play in protecting eye health and improving the […]
February 2023 Press Release
Washington State-based low vision specialist, Dr. Ross A. Cusic, FIALVS, is helping those with vision loss see the world in a new light. With customized low vision eye exams and innovative solutions such as bioptic telescope glasses and hands-free electronic eyewear,
February 2026 Press Release
For Angela Barry of Medford, Oregon, and Roger L. of Redmond, Washington, specialized low vision glasses prescribed by Seattle low vision optometrist Dr. Ross Cusic opened doors they didn’t know were there.