Optical

We offer a full-service optical center. Patients can purchase or repair eyeglasses, get fitted, and order contact lenses.

Vision & Eye Care

The staff at our eye and optical center are dedicated to keeping your vision healthy and restoring the quality of your eyesight. We specialize in comprehensive eye care.

• Prescription and non-prescription glasses, contacts, sports eyewear and designer sunglasses.

• Eye screenings for adults and children

• Surgery for eye injuries and chronic disease

• Eyeglasses and contacts

We are excited to provide you professional optical care services in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Buying Glasses Online: A Troubling Trend

Now that almost anything can be purchased on the web with a few clicks, searching for eyeglass frames online has become commonplace. But is ordering glasses this way a smart move? Although you might get a lower price by ordering online, the savings might not be worth the risks.

• Some people only want to see how they look in a particular style. The novelty of “trying on” the frames virtually, using augmented reality technology, or receiving a selection of frames in the mail to try allows consumers to get a feel for the styles that work best for their face shape. While it may be entertaining to see different options in your own home, we caution you about purchasing glasses online.

• It's true that some online sites show lower prices on the product, allow you to shop at any time, and have a more extensive stock than what an optical store might have.

• So what's the big deal?

Simply Stated: It Puts the Health of Your Eyes at Risk

• Uninformed patients can make mistakes when ordering online, resulting in glasses that are uncomfortable to wear.

• Glasses that don't fit well, are too heavy, or pinch the nose or ears can cause eye strain and headaches.

• Uncomfortable glasses can cause you to avoid reading or doing things you enjoy, and they can lower your productivity and negatively impact your quality of life.

• A study published in 2011 by the American Optometric Association (AOA) in conjunction with the Optical Laboratories Association and the Vision Council found that nearly half of all glasses ordered online had either prescription errors or failed to meet minimum safety standards.

Instead of dealing with an unknown online retailer, come into one of our locations in Wenatchee or Omak and browse frames. Try on as many pairs of eyeglasses as you like. Let the expert opticians at Confluence Health take care of you. They will ensure you find the frame you desire, get the fit you will want, and receive the perfect pair of glasses using your prescription and precise measurements.

To schedule an appointment, call (509) 433-3390.