Eye Health Blog
Expert insights from Dr. Ryan Ngo on dry eye treatment, vision health, and the latest in eye care technology.
Your First Weeks With Scleral Lenses: Insertion, Removal, Cleaning and Fogging
A practical guide to living with scleral lenses: how to put them in without bubbles, take them out safely, clean them, and what to do about midday fogging. From Dr. Ryan Ngo, OD.
Read MoreHow Much Do Scleral Lenses Cost, and Will Insurance Pay?
Scleral lenses cost more than regular contacts because most of the price is the fitting. Dr. Ryan Ngo explains typical costs, what medical and vision plans cover, and how to find out before you commit.
Read MoreScleral Lenses for Keratoconus: How They Work and Who They Help
Dr. Ryan Ngo explains how scleral lenses correct keratoconus when glasses and soft contacts stop working, what the research shows, and where to get fitted in the Tri-Cities and Hermiston.
Read MoreScleral Lenses vs. Hard, Soft and Hybrid Contacts for an Irregular Cornea
Keratoconus, post-LASIK ectasia and corneal scars all need a different kind of contact lens. Dr. Ryan Ngo compares scleral, hard (RGP), soft and hybrid lenses and who each one suits.
Read MoreWhat Changed for Pilot Color Vision Testing in 2025
The FAA narrowed which color vision tests it accepts and required in-person testing as of January 2025. Dr. Ryan Ngo explains what the current rules mean for pilots.
Read MoreYou Did Not Pass the Color Plates at Your FAA Medical. Now What?
Failing color plates at an aviation medical exam is not the end of the road. Dr. Ryan Ngo explains what the FAA accepts instead, including the Rabin Cone Test, and what happens next.
Read MoreScreens and Dry Eye: What Actually Helps
Long screen days make dry eye worse for a specific, measurable reason. Dr. Ryan Ngo explains what changes at a desk, what helps, and when it is worth getting evaluated.
Read MoreWhy Do My Eyes Water If They Are Dry?
Watery eyes are one of the most common signs of dry eye disease, not a contradiction. Dr. Ryan Ngo explains reflex tearing, the oil layer, and what actually helps.
Read MoreWhy Your Eyes Feel Dry, and What Is Actually Going On
Dr. Ryan Ngo explains why your eyes feel dry, what causes dry eye disease, and how the Tri-Cities climate affects your eye health. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options at Everyday Eye Care.
Read MoreThe Dry Eye Trifecta: Addressing Several Contributors in One Visit
Dr. Ryan Ngo explains how IPL Legacy Wave, MiBo Thermoflo and LLLT are combined in one treatment visit to address several contributors to evaporative dry eye.
Read MoreIPL for Dry Eyes: More Than Just a Laser Treatment
Dr. Ryan Ngo explains how IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treats dry eyes by reducing inflammation, improving meibomian gland function, and targeting abnormal blood vessels. Advanced dry eye care in the Tri-Cities, Pasco WA, Sunnyside WA, and Hermiston OR.
Read MoreMiBo Thermoflo: The Warm Treatment Dry Eye Patients Love
Learn how MiBo Thermoflo treats meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the leading cause of dry eye. Dr. Ryan Ngo offers this spa-like treatment in Pasco WA at Everyday Eye Care.
Read MoreProtecting Your Vision from Macular Degeneration
Dr. Ryan Ngo explains age-related macular degeneration, early warning signs, and how Optomap retinal imaging catches AMD early. Serving Pasco WA, Sunnyside WA, and Hermiston OR.
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