Tips to Help Reduce Eyestrain
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on February 9, 2015
Many of us use computers for many, if not all, of our work-related tasks. Constantly staring at a computer screen can cause eyestrain, which has become a major problem for many. Studies show that eyestrain occurs in 50 to 90 percent of those who use a computer for work.Eyestrain can cause sore, itchy, tired eyes… Read More
Dilated Eye Exams
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, Macular Degeneration on January 23, 2015
You might think that because your vision is fine that your eyes are healthy, but visiting the Portland eye doctors at EyeHealth Northwest for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to be absolutely certain. During your visit both of your eyes will be closely examined for any signs of vision problems and eye diseases…. Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on January 1, 2015
Happy New Year to all of you! With the start of 2015 comes resolutions to be the best that we can be in the New Year. Many of us make goals related to health or exercise — losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but one part of our body that… Read More
Stop Rubbing Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on December 18, 2014
Even though it is a very natural reaction to rub your eyes when they’re feeling itchy, watery or otherwise irritated, it is important to keep your hands away from your eyes. Rubbing them can lead to eye injuries, infections or even damaged vision. Our eyes become itchy or irritated for a variety of reasons. Sometimes… Read More
What is Presbyopia?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 5, 2014
One of the most common side effects of getting older is the loss of near perfect vision. All of a sudden you find yourself having to squint to see certain things, causing stress, eye strain and an overall feeling of annoyance. This decline in close-up vision is caused by a condition known as presbyopia, which… Read More
EyeHealth Northwest welcomes Dr. Rebecca L. Armour to our Westside Practices
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Announcements on December 3, 2014
EyeHealth Northwest is excited to welcome Dr. Rebecca L. Armour to our Westside Practices. She comes to us with eight years experience as an ophthalmologist at Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, where she treated a wide range of eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, and has served… Read More
Don’t Take Your Vision For Granted
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on November 19, 2014
It’s easy for many of us to take our physical health for granted. Running, jumping and even climbing stairs doesn’t seem like a task until you’ve sprained an ankle or even broken a bone or torn an ACL. Similarly, having healthy vision is something so taken for granted by many of us that it tends… Read More
It’s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes, Eye Exams on November 7, 2014
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Americans aged 20 to 65? Not many people do. EyeHealth Northwest is taking advantage of the fact that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month by helping to generate awareness among our patients and community. Statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology report… Read More
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on October 15, 2014
The month of October is Eye Injury Prevention Month and EyeHealth Northwest would like to remind you that nearly half of all eye injuries occur in or around the home. Nearly 2.5 million people in the United States experience an eye injury each year, and nearly 1 million people have lost some degree of their… Read More
EyeHealth Northwest is the first in Portland, OR to perform Custom Laser Cataract Surgery designed to improve patient outcomes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on October 15, 2014
The surgeons at EyeHealth Northwest are pleased to be the first in the Portland Metro area to perform Custom Laser Cataract Surgery using femtosecond laser technology. Surgeons at EyeHealth Northwest have been providing advanced cataract surgery to the Portland metropolitan area for more than 55 years. With the introduction of the advanced laser technology system… Read More
