19 people received free cataract surgery on Friday, April 27. Thank youto Doctors Bock, Hauptmann,McKinney andStromberg, EyeHealth nursing staff, Nurse Anesthetists for making dreams come true by giving the gift of sight! (Read More)

See for your Health
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!
Article courtesy Women’s Health Magazine (Read More)

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 your name?

The following are easy snack ideas to satisfy your afternoon cravings in a healthy way. (Read More)

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 fist and place it directly in front of your right eye. The only thing you should see is images in your periphery or side vision. Now imagine that this is how you are to function within the world. (Read More)

Licensed by the Oregon Board of Nursing as a family nurse practitioner, Yvonne brings a wealth of clinical experience to EyeHealth Northwest.
Yvonne is an experienced aesthetic nurse practitioner with excellent skills in the injection of Botox, Juvederm, Restylane/Perlane, Radiesse, and Scluptra. She is fully prepared to consult, educate, and provide aesthetic treatments for her patients at EyeHealth Northwest. (Read More)

Author: Dr. Scott Grealish

Which is Safer, Contact Lenses or LASIK?

The answer is…

Contraryto 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 beenused by millions for decades with great success. That’s not news, but the revelation is that Lasik is in fact much safer than commonly perceived. (Read More)

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. (Read More)

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 with Mozzarella Cheese and (basil) Pesto
Make it Merry Make it Bright - Potato, Leek, and Pumpkin Soup
Merry Little Mischief - Chicken in Red Wine
Deck-the-Halls - Blueberry Mousse (Read More)

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, there were more than 250,000 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospitals in 2010; most of those injured were kids under age 15. During this holiday season, our eye care professionals would like to remind parents about the dangers that toys can pose to their children's eyes and also offer five tips on how to choose safe toys for gift giving. (Read More)

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)