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EYE CARE CENTER

523 Pine Street
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 652-9000 Clinic
(206) 267-9500 Optical

Eye Exams
Contact Lenses


MD Forte Skin Care

The Latest Technology
State of the art diagnostic medical equipment, electronic billing, electronic records and digital imaging have been integrated to provide efficient, quality, and comprehensive healthcare.

Location
The offices of Seattle Eye M.D.s are located in the heart of Downtown Seattle's retail corrider for easy accessibility and convenience: 2nd Floor of the Sixth & Pine Building across the street from Nordstrom and the Metro Bus tunnel. [Map It]

Your Vision is Our Focus.

Appointments

For Appointment Scheduling please call 206 652-9000 x 2 .

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

The 3 O's in Eye Care:

Opticians manufacture, recommend and fit you for your prescription glasses (Rx eyewear).

Optometric Physician / Optometrists is an eye doctor that can treat eye conditions topical and oral medications in addition to correcting vision with glasses or contact lenses. Many Optometric Physicians are involved in the pre and post-operative care of conditions requiring eye surgery.

Ophthalmologist / Eye M.D.
An Eye M.D. is an ophthalmologist—a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Eye M.D.s are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care—medical, surgical and optical.

How often should I get my eyes checked?

When To See An Eye M.D.
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What's an Eye M.D.?

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Billing and Financial Info

Seattle Preparatory High School, Seattle, WA
University of Portland, Portland, OR
Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, CA

Dr. Lebar is a Seattle native who attended Seattle Preparatory High School before completing her undergradate studies in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Portland. Dr. Lebar completed her studies at the Southern California College of Optometry in 2007 before returning to practice in Seattle.

Patients have already commented positively on Dr. Lebar's pleasant personality and caring approach to patient care and solving their eye care needs.

If you or someone you know is in need of a new eye doctor please contact our office today to schedule an appointment.

Darwin J. Liao, M.D., M.P.H.
Administrative Director / CIO

Lakeside High School, Seattle, WA
Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Baltimore, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.)
Tulane University Hospital /Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA - Internship
University of Tennesse, Memphis - Research Fellowship
University of Tennesse, Memphis - Residency in Ophthalmology

Dr. Liao has no clinical involvement in his role as business director.

Josh P. Litwin, M.D.
Eye Physician & Surgeon
Aesthetic Medicine

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA - B.S., Biological Sciences
The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL - Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA - Internship
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Residency in Ophthalmology

Dr. Josh Litwin is a board-certified ophthalmologist (eye physician and surgeon). He completed medical school at The Chicago Medical School in 2000, and his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Washington in 2004. Dr. Litwin has devoted himself exclusively to the practice of aesthetic medicine since 2006, specializing in cosmetic injections including Botox and Juverderm. Dr. Litwin has successfully treated thousands of patients in the Seattle Area. He also serves or has served as Medical Director for area medical spas (MedSpas).

Laura M. Periman, M.D.
Eye Physician & Surgeon

Willamette Univeristy, Salem, OR - B.S., Biology, Minor, English Literature
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA - Internship
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Residency in Ophthalmology
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Fellowship in Refractive Surgery

Dr. Laura Periman is a board-certified ophthalmologist (eye physician and surgeon) and native Washingtonian. Born in Spokane, rasied in Montana and trained in Seattle, she is at ease with patients from rural, suburban and urban backgrounds. Dr. Periman enjoys general ophthalmology for all age groups, "I get to see patients from every stage in life and optimizing ocular helath and performance at every stage in life is my mission. I don't give up on finding an answer or solution to a patient's needs."

Dr. Periman has a professional interest in Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases, such as Dry Eye, that stems from early work she performed as a Research Assistance at Immunex (now Amgen) in 1991. She is a recognized speaker and clinical instructor to other eyecare professionals on diagnosis and treatment of Dry Eye and related ocular surface disease.

On Choosing Her Specialty
Dr. Periman knew at an early age she would become and eye physician and surgeon because of an uncanny knack for remembering eye color. "I can tell you the eye color of anyone I've ever gone to school with, even clear back into kindergartden. To me, the eyes are the single most beautiful feature of a person, the first thing I notice and the thing I remember most. As a clinician, I love looking carefully at every layer of the eyes for clues to the overall health of the patient. It is very rewarding to find early signs of illness and keep patients well."

Personal Life
Dr. Laura Periman lives in Seattle with her husband and 2 kids. She is an exercise enthusiast, scuba diver, is fluent in Spanish and loves painting with acrylics. She also studies acoustic guitar with her 9 year old daughter. "When we strum a great song together, I'm filled with joy!"

Brian J. Carey, M.D.
Eye Physician & Surgeon (1999-2010)

Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
Tulane University Hospital /Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA - Internship
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Residency in Ophthalmology

In 2010, Dr. Carey elected to discontinue general eye exams to focus on eye surgery only.