Colorblindness: What it Means to be “Colorblind”
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 20, 2016
Having poor color vision is a problem that is more common than you would think. Most people refer to having poor color vision as suffering from “colorblindness,” however, there are different levels at which you can be “colorblind.” People who only see in black and white and experience true “colorblindness” are incredibly rare. Colorblindness runs… Read More
Cataracts: Why They Occur and When You Should Call Your Eye Doctor
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on July 13, 2016
Cataracts occur when the eyes natural lens becomes clouded with clumped up proteins. These proteins block light as it enters your eye which causes your vision to become gradually more blurry and if left unchecked could result in complete loss of vision. These clouded lenses negatively impact your quality of life by making it difficult… Read More
Glare and Halos: Cause, Effect and Solution
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on June 22, 2016
Our ability to see anything is dependent on light, so it is only natural to assume when light is disrupted by a defect on our retina that it would affect our vision. The two most common vision defects people experience are glare and halos. Halos appear as bright circles around sources of light, you will… Read More
3 Non-Hygienic Habits Most Contact Lens Users Develop
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on June 8, 2016
Chance are, if you are one of 35+ million contact lens users in America, you were taught all the basics of proper contact lens hygiene when you first received your prescription. There are probably even better odds that you currently aren’t following those contact lens hygiene basics you were taught every single day. Millions of… Read More
Beyond The Cool: How Sunglasses Protect Your Vision
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, Optical Shop on May 25, 2016
Sunglasses have been synonymous with the idea of “cool” for a long time and it isn’t hard to imagine why. It is hard to picture sunglasses without thinking about Tom Cruise rocking aviators while riding on a motorcycle. Sunglasses have been an important fashion accessory in our society for a long time now, but it… Read More
Spring Allergies: The Cause and How You Can Reduce Your Exposure.
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on May 18, 2016
Well it is officially Spring, a time of beauty where plants spring into life and also a time of season allergies. Ocular allergies, commonly referred to as “eye allergies” are one of these Spring frustrations that millions of people deal with every year. If you suffer from Spring allergies, then you might end up having… Read More
Top 5 Ways to Help Your Eye Health and Reduce Risks of Vision Loss
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, Macular Degeneration on April 27, 2016
Currently, over 20 million Americans are dealing with serious vision loss conditions. While some eye diseases are caused by genetics and family history, many of them can be prevented by simply taking a few steps to protect your vision and improve your overall health. Living a healthy lifestyle can help to reduce your chances of… Read More
What is the Cause of Dry Eye?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Dry Eyes on April 21, 2016
The human eye relies a lot on tears to supply lubrication and moisture so that you can maintain your vision and comfort. You might be surprised to learn that tears are a combination of quite a few elements: water, oil, mucus, antibodies and proteins. Once these essential components are gathered, the human eyes special glands… Read More
What Does It Mean To Have A Color Vision Deficiency?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on March 23, 2016
Color vision deficiency or, as it is more commonly known, color blindness, occurs when you are unable to perceive a wide spectrum of colors that the eye should be able to see. Color blindness can affect people at a variety of different levels, some may just only be unable to discern shades of red and… Read More
5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Vision From Macular Degeneration
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Macular Degeneration on March 17, 2016
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a very common eye condition among senior citizens. AMD damages your central vision, which makes it difficult to recognize faces, write, read, paint, and do really anything that involves making out the small details. This makes it a real problem for the older crowd. Thankfully, today we have devised some… Read More
