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Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on October 17, 2025

When daily activities become challenging due to cloudy, blurry vision, it may be time to consider cataract surgery. Recognizing when cataracts have progressed beyond simple inconvenience to genuine impairment requires careful evaluation of how vision changes affect your daily routine. Keep reading to learn more about 5 signs you should consider cataract surgery, and how… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on October 1, 2025

While Halloween should be filled with excitement and creativity, certain costume choices and beauty practices can turn your spooky celebration into a medical emergency. During Halloween Safety Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology highlights the surprising eye health risks that come with popular Halloween trends. Keep reading to learn more about how to keep Halloween… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on September 16, 2025

For individuals who have enjoyed clear vision throughout their lives without glasses or contact lenses, the gradual onset of presbyopia in their 40s can be particularly challenging. This age-related condition affects the eye’s ability to focus on close objects and typically progresses over time, creating increasing dependence on reading glasses or bifocals. Refractive lens exchange… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on September 2, 2025

One in six Americans aged 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses; yet, many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for regular care. While the risk of eye disease increases with age, many vision-threatening conditions are preventable or manageable when detected early. This Healthy Aging… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on August 15, 2025

For many patients, the daily routine of reaching for glasses or inserting contact lenses has become second nature. However, many people wonder if there’s a way to achieve clear, natural vision without these visual aids. The answer is yes; modern vision correction procedures, such as LASIK, PRK, and RLE, offer multiple pathways to freedom from… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Children on August 1, 2025

As families prepare for another school year, August brings an important reminder about protecting your child’s vision. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, emphasizing the critical importance of eye care during these formative years when vision continues to develop well into adolescence. Whether your high school… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Dry Eyes on July 23, 2025

Do your eyes frequently feel dry or gritty? Are they often red and irritated? If these symptoms are familiar to you, you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions, affecting between 16.7 million and 50.2 million Americans. Fortunately, ophthalmologists have developed effective treatments that… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 8, 2025

A lifetime of exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light from the sun can have a significant impact on your vision. Cumulative exposure has been linked to some of the most common age-related eye conditions, including cataracts and macular degeneration. To raise awareness about the importance of protecting your eyes from UV light, the American Academy of… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on June 23, 2025

LASIK can offer life-changing vision correction for people with common refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is a quick and safe procedure, but recovery plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal results. Before choosing LASIK, it is essential to thoroughly understand each step of the procedure, including the recovery process. Keep reading to… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on June 5, 2025

Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and resources on the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., has designated June as Cataract Awareness Month. This designation creates an opportunity for Americans to learn more about one of the leading causes of age-related blindness. Cataracts affect the vision of nearly one in six… Read More