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Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on April 2, 2012

Article courtesy Women’s Health Magazine The eyes are more than windows to your soul—they’re also a good place to look for signs of trouble brewing in your body. Make sure to regularly see your eye doctor!Even if you can boast 20/20, you should pay a visit to an eye-care specialist: “The eyes are one place… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on March 14, 2012

Did you know diet and exercise are important to maintaining your eye health? Maintaining a normal body weight can help decrease your risk for developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and many other chronic conditions that affect your eyes. So what are you to do at 3pm, when hunger hits you and the vending machine is calling… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on February 22, 2012

February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month. AMD or Age-Related Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss affecting over 15 million adults over the age of 50.To understand how AMD affects your vision. Take your left hand and cover your left eye, now make a fist with your right hand. Take your right… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Announcements on February 9, 2012

Licensed by the Oregon Board of Nursing as a family nurse practitioner, Yvonne brings a wealth of clinical experience to EyeHealth Northwest.  She has been a nurse for over fifteen years.   For the first five years of her nursing career, Yvonne practiced nursing in specialty areas including medical/surgical nursing in acute care and home health… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on January 26, 2012

Which is Safer, Contact Lenses or LASIK? Author: Dr. Scott Grealish The answer is… Contrary to popular belief, the answer for most people is Lasik. That’s not to say that contacts are particularly dangerous. When properly fit and worn they have been used by millions for decades with great success. That’s not news, but the… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on January 16, 2012

Healthy Eyes in 2012 Eye exams are not the only way in which you should be taking care of your vision in the upcoming New Year. Below are a few ways  to ensure that your eyes and your vision health stays strong in 2012, and beyond. Sun Protection ( Yes! Even in the winter)It is… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 20, 2011

Happy Holidays from EyeHealth Northwest! Giving the Gift of Eye Health It is easy to get lost in a blur of fruitcake and eggnog with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Bring comfort and joy to your family and friends with these sweet and savory eye healthy recipes. Cheer Spreading – Cherry Tomatoes… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 13, 2011

As the holiday season gets closer, parents from all over are making their shopping lists in hopes of making a memorable holiday for their youngsters. And while the children may know what toys are the most popular, they do not typically consider which ones can potentially be dangerous. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Announcements on November 1, 2011

Dr. Chan-Kai is a board certified ophthalmologist, specializing in Vitreoretinal disease and surgery. Dr. Chan-Kai graduated from the University of California in 1998 with a B.S. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. He subsequently attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical student honor society…. Read More