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Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on June 27, 2018

Congratulations to EyeHealth Northwest’s EHR Systems Manager Sharon Jean- Louis on her first mission trip with her non-profit Healthy Eyes 4 Haiti. In cooperation with Highland Park United Methodist Church, they provided eye care services to 800 patients and 600 free eyeglasses were dispensed to the Haitian community of Petit Goave.   Dr. Gary Fish, retina specialist from Dallas,… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on February 28, 2018

There are many reasons that people exercise – increased energy, weight loss, and several additional benefits. But have you ever heard how regular exercise can keep your eyes on their A game? Here is how regular exercise is helping your vision!  Living a sedentary lifestyle can put you at risk of developing conditions like cataracts,… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on February 26, 2018

With the long months of Winter coming to an end – we are all ready for it to be spring. But the rising temperatures also come with an increase of pollen and with that comes the negative side effects of spring allergies. You have probably found yourself, a victim, to spring allergies and the annoying… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on January 22, 2018

It is important to ensure that you are eating foods that are good for your overall health as well as your eye health! I’m sure you’ve heard to eat more carrots if you want strong eyes or fill your diet with leafy greens but what are you eating that could be harming your eye health?… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on January 1, 2018

By the age of 80, you have a 50 percent chance of developing cataracts. If you are unaware of how cataracts can affect your vision, it is when your lens that is normally clear becomes clouded. When you are dealing with cataracts it will cause your vision to blur, making it difficult to complete your… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 27, 2017

Chances are you or someone you know has dealt with an irritating, common eye condition known as pink eye or conjunctivitis. If you have never had any first-hand experience with the side effects of pink eye, it is when your eye becomes infected and can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or an allergy. Pink… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 15, 2017

We all have a couple bad habits that we can’t seem to kick – whether it is biting your fingernails or skipping flossing we are all guilty of something. But what if you found out your bad habits were affecting your eye health? We are here to help! Here are 4 bad habits that could… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on November 29, 2017

There are many steps you can take to keep your body healthy, including your eye health and vision. There are many factors that contribute to your eye health and these are a couple ways you can protect your vision! Eat Healthy It is no secret that what we fuel our body with has an effect… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on November 10, 2017

Life gets busy and sometimes we forgot about appointments, it happens. So, if you are sitting there trying to remember when the last time you had your eyes checked – you aren’t alone. Your health is important, and it is crucial to take care of your eyes. So, when do you know it’s time to… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Glaucoma on October 26, 2017

As we get older we start thinking more and more about health and conditions we may be prone to getting. This is something you think about a lot when thinking about your eye health in particular. One condition that can start to develop as you get older is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. This is the most… Read More