Digital Eye Strain & Screen Fatigue Tips for Bellevue Professionals Living and working in Bellevue, WA often means spending long hours in front of a screen. Whether you’re working at Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Nintendo, Paccar, or another local company—or splitting time between the office and home—your eyes are working overtime. At Overlake Family Vision, I […]
Vision Resolutions for the New Year: 5 Healthy Eye Habits to Start Now The start of a new year always feels like a fresh opportunity. Many of my patients come in during January talking about new routines—eating better, exercising more, or finally checking a few things off their health to-do list. One resolution I love […]
By Dr. Baker, Overlake Family Vision – Bellevue, WA As the year comes to a close, many patients discover they still have unused FSA or HSA funds waiting to be spent. The good news? Your vision needs—and even the perfect holiday gifts— qualify! Whether you need new glasses, want to update your contact lens prescription, […]
By Dr. Mary Baker, O.D. | Overlake Family Vision | Bellevue, WA A Message From Dr. Baker If you’re one of my patients here in Bellevue, you’ve probably heard me say: your eyes tell us so much more than how well you can see. As an optometrist who’s cared for our Bellevue community for years, […]
Hi everyone!Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. I love seeing all the creativity in costumes—especially from our patients here at Overlake Family Vision. But every year, I also see a few spooky things that aren’t part of the costume… like irritated eyes, infections, or even scratchedcorneas caused by costume contacts or makeup […]
Symptoms, Prevention & How Vision Changes After 40 Hello, I’m Dr. Mary Baker, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably over 40 (like me!) and starting to notice some subtle changes in your vision—or maybe you’re just trying to stay ahead of your eye health. Either way, you’re in the right place. Today, I want […]
By Mary Baker, O.D., Overlake Family Vision | Bellevue, WA As an optometrist at Overlake Family Vision, I’m frequently asked about dry eye syndrome— its causes, symptoms, effects on vision, and, most importantly, the best treatments. If you’ve been experiencing irritated, blurry, or fatigued eyes, this guide is for you. Let’s explore what dry eye […]
Myopia: It’s More Than Just Blurry Distance Vision As an eye doctor, I see firsthand how often people dismiss myopia—also known as nearsightedness—as just blurry distance vision. But myopia is more than a nuisance. It’s a progressive eye condition that can affect your child’s lifelong eye health.I often get asked:“Is myopia the same as astigmatism?”The […]
Introduction Every parent wants their child to succeed in school, but did you know that vision problems could be silently hindering your child’s academic performance? Research shows that 20-30% of school-aged children have vision issues that are significant enough to interfere with learning. Unfortunately, many of these problems go undetected in routine school vision screenings, […]
Through the lights, take your first right onto 152nd Pl NE to access our parking lot. There is complimentary parking in the lot behind our building.
We’re located just past the light at Bel-Red Rd and NE 20th St on 152nd Pl NE. Feel free to call if you have trouble finding us!
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