Erickson Labs Northwest

Specialties

Custom ocular prosthetics, prosthetic eyes, scleral shells and pediatric prosthesis. Serving the Pacific Northwest for over 65 years, Erickson Labs Northwest is dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients.

History

Established in 1944.

Charlie Erickson began Erickson Laboratories in May 1944. He was an optician who began fitting glass contact lenses, then started to look into glass artificial eyes. When the war broke out, the glass used to blow lenses was not available and he looked for a new material. In dentistry, they began using acrylic, which was a very good material for lenses and artificial eyes. Charlie passed his business on to his son Gerald and daughter-​in-​law Christie. In 1997, the office was split into two locations and Christie opened her current office in Kirkland, Erickson Labs Northwest.

Meet the Business Owner

Christie E.

Business Owner

Christie Erickson is a Licensed Ocularist in Washington State, a Board Certified Ocularist (BCO) and a Board Approved Diplomate Ocularist (BADO). Specializing in ocular prosthetics since 1981, Christie places her emphasis on the satisfaction and well-​being of every patient. Her skill and expertise are equally matched by her personalized care for patients and attention to detail.

«One of the greatest compliments we receive is when others (including medical professionals) do not recognize that a patient has an artificial eye. What a boost this is for a patient’s self-​esteem!»