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Nathan L. Noakes, OD

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Dr. Noakes joined Spokane Eye Clinic in December 2019.   He completed his undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science at Brigham Young University and graduated from the Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Safety at Home: Preventing Eye Injuries

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Did you know that half of all eye injuries happen at home?

The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges every household to have at least one pair of ANSI-approved protective eyewear.  (“ANSI-approved” means the protective eyewear is made to meet safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

IMPORTANT! Fireworks Eye Safety

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The numbers are clear: Fireworks are dangerous, and July 4 is especially risky for eye injuries. Increased InjuriesAccording to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's most recent study on annual fireworks injuries, fireworks caused 8 deaths and 9,700 injuries in 2023, with 19% being eye injuries.

Contact Lenses

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Eye Injury Prevention

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Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life.

Danielle Schleicher, OD

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Dr. Schleicher joined Spokane Eye Clinic in the fall of 2023. She is passionate about ocular disease and primary care with a community focus. Dr. Schleicher excelled at Pacific University, where she received the Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society Award and the Greek Society of Excellence Award.

Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is a specific pattern of diseases that damage the optic nerve and cause irreversible blindness. The optic nerve carries the images we see to the brain. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among older people in the U. S.

Eye Misalignment / Strabismus in Adults

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Eye misalignment, also called “strabismus” in medical terminology, is a relatively common condition in both children and adults. It occurs when the eyes don’t work together well, which causes them to not stay straight.

What to Expect

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Visiting Spokane Eye Clinic Pediatric OphthalmologyVisiting the doctor's office can be a scary thing when you're young! We understand that, and we strive to make every child's visit to our a clinic a positive experience.

Blocked Tear Ducts (NLDO)

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Goopy eyes are common in newborns (up to 5%) with excessive tear drainage and discharge from the eyes.   This is most often caused by a Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (NLDO), a blockage of the tear duct that drains the tears off of the eye and down into the nose.