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Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on June 12, 2024

June is National Fireworks Eye Safety Month. In the lead-up to July 4th celebrations, it’s a good idea to review eye safety protocols before setting off any fireworks.  According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, there were over 10,000 emergency room visits for firework-related injuries in 2022. 16% of those injuries involved the eyes. The… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams on May 28, 2024

If you have perfect vision, you might wonder why you need to visit an eye doctor. Eye doctors do more than prescribe glasses; they help you protect the health of your eyes and vision.  A comprehensive eye exam is a medical exam that includes important screenings to detect serious health conditions like macular degeneration or… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on May 14, 2024

LASIK is one of the most popular elective procedures in the US. Each year millions of people choose LASIK as the way to improve their vision with this safe, effective procedure.  If you’ve been considering LASIK, you may be worried about the cost. It’s true that LASIK is considered an elective procedure, so insurance doesn’t… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on April 26, 2024

Cataract surgery is the only way to reverse the vision problems caused by cataracts. The procedure replaces the clouded lens of your eye with a new, clear artificial lens, restoring your vision. It takes less than an hour and is very safe and effective. Most people notice immediate improvements in their vision after cataract surgery. … Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on April 12, 2024

Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States. Millions of people undergo this safe, effective surgery. Depending on the type of artificial intraocular lens (IOL) you choose, you may even be able to significantly reduce your dependence on visual aids like glasses and contact lenses. Keep reading to learn… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on March 29, 2024

Cataracts are a fact of life for many of us. Usually caused by aging, cataracts are a build-up of proteins on the eye’s lens.  This build-up of proteins causes cloudy or discolored areas on the lens, making it no longer clear. This limits the amount of light that reaches the retina and affects vision. In… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on March 15, 2024

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. You only get one set of eyes, so protecting them at work is essential no matter your job!  Whether you’re working with hazardous materials that could injure your eyes or focusing on a computer screen for long hours, there are steps you can take to protect your eyes. Simple… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK, Uncategorized on February 27, 2024

One of the common misconceptions about LASIK is that the effects won’t last. Some people are apprehensive about choosing LASIK because they worry their vision will revert or the results will wear off. LASIK is a safe and effective vision correction procedure that can allow you to experience greater visual freedom for many years. Keep… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on February 14, 2024

If you don’t need glasses or contacts, you may not think about visiting an eye doctor. However, there are important reasons to get your eyes checked regularly, even if you feel like your vision is clear. Your eye doctor can check for changes in your vision, assess the health of your eyes, and give you… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on January 30, 2024

Millions of people get cataract surgery every year. This safe, effective procedure allows your eye doctor to remove the clouded natural lens inside your eye and replace it with a new, clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens, or IOL.  IOLs can clear vision that has become discolored and blurred by cataracts. Premium IOLs can… Read More