Category: General Eye Health

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on April 15, 2020

Are you trying to figure out how to get an eye condition checked without going to your eye doctor’s office? Are you aware of what telemedicine can involve?  Sometimes it is challenging to make it into the doctor’s office or they don’t have the same availability as you. A great way to still see your doctor when… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on April 1, 2020

By now, you’ve likely heard of the many ways to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19. But what about how to keep your eyes safe? There are several ways that COVID-19 can affect your eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has shared the graphic below that explains the precautions and safety measures you should… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on March 30, 2020

Are you expecting your first child? Have you been wondering when they’ll need their first eye exam?  There’s nothing better than being proactive and researching their eyecare needs in advance. Keep reading to learn more about when children need their first eye exam!  Who conducts eye exams for children?  Professionals perform children’s eye exams. The optometrist… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on March 16, 2020

Are you looking for new ideas to keep your employees healthy? Did you know there is an entire month dedicated to workplace eye wellness?  Making sure that your employees stay safe and healthy is important for a safe workplace. Eye health and safety is important for all work environments.  Each day, thousands of Americans deal… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 13, 2019

Are you trying to figure out what to get your child as a holiday gift? Is opening bottles of champagne your job during a New Year’s Eve celebration?  One of the most important things to know this holiday season is that December is safe toys and celebrations month. We’re encouraging our patients to pay extra… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 26, 2019

Have you ever heard of UV rays? Has anyone told you about UV safety month before? Well, July is UV safety month! Why July?  It’s the middle of summer when people want to enjoy their time outside! Keep reading to learn more about UV safety month! Why is it important to have UV safety month?… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on May 16, 2019

Did you know that May is healthy vision month? Are you looking for a way to celebrate it? Here are five ways to enjoy healthy vision month! 1. Get an Eye Exam Changes in your vision impact your life. These changes could be vision loss, seeing floaters, or halos while driving at night.  All these… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Children, General Eye Health on April 30, 2019

Did you know that August is children’s eye health and safety month? As the school year starts earlier, it is important to emphasize the importance of eye health.  It can be easy to get caught up in the back to school craziness but make sure eye exams happen! To help increase awareness, August is Children’s Eye Health… Read More

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