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Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Dry Eyes on May 28, 2021

The cause of dry eye syndrome varies from person to person, and so do the treatments. But LipiFlow can be a good treatment for many people, especially if you have meibomian gland dysfunction. Keep reading to learn about dry eye syndrome and determine if LipiFlow is right for you.  What is Dry Eye Syndrome?  Chronic… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on May 6, 2021

Do you know how to keep your eyes healthy? Our eyes let us watch TV, read, understand facial expressions, drive, and much much more. We need to keep our eyes healthy, so we can continue enjoying these activities. In honor of Healthy Vision Month, keep reading to learn about healthy life choices that keep your… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Dry Eyes on April 29, 2021

Do you find that your eyes are dry and itchy in the spring? Do you have allergies that amplify your dryness? Dry eye is a widespread yet treatable condition. It has many causes including, extended screen use, your environment, and allergies. If you develop dry eyes and have allergies, you could be in for a… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on April 8, 2021

Do you or your kids need to wear glasses or contacts to see clearly? Did you know that eye injuries from sports can cause vision loss?  In the United States, around 100,000 people experience some sports-related eye injury every year. About 13,500 of those eye injuries cause permanent vision loss. Can you see why it… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Glaucoma on March 31, 2021

Is it becoming challenging to see out of the side of your eye? Has your vision changed all of a sudden? It could be the sneakiest of all eye conditions, glaucoma. Glaucoma is so sneaky in fact, it is called “the silent thief of sight.” Typically though, glaucoma has no warning signs. Keep reading to… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, Macular Degeneration, Optical Shop on March 29, 2021

Sunglasses can give you instant James Dean cool or Audrey Hepburn glamour, but they’re much more than just a fashion accessory. Sunglasses are an essential tool in safeguarding the health of your eyes. Sunglasses provide critical protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Long term exposure to UV rays can damage the surface of… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on March 15, 2021

Do you use intense tools or chemicals with fumes at work? When you do things that are potentially dangerous at work, do you protect your eyes? Even though it’s the safe thing to do, it is important to think critically about if you need eye protection and what type. Unfortunately, in the workplace there are… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on February 26, 2021

Do you have a teenager that’s tired of wearing glasses or contacts? Do they play a sport and don’t like how protective goggles feel? When these types of situations come up, you may think about solutions like getting your teenager LASIK. But, can teens even get LASIK? To even know if your teen is a… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Macular Degeneration on February 15, 2021

Have you ever heard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Did you know that it is the main cause of blindness among Americans? For adults 65 and older, it is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Even though it is common as a result of aging, most people have not heard of AMD… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on January 28, 2021

Are you starting to experience changes to your vision? Are you in your forties or fifties? One eye condition that could be causing your vision to change is cataracts. But there’s a good chance that when you think of cataracts, you might think of cloudy-looking eyes. There’s more to cataracts than that. Keep reading to… Read More