Blurred Horizon? Myopia Might Be To Blame
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 23, 2015
Myopia, or as it is commonly called “nearsightedness,” is an eye condition where objects in the distance begin to appear blurry in your vision. This particular eye condition can develop rapidly or slowly, but usually worsens more quickly during childhood and adolescence. Unfortunately, nearsightedness tends to be passed on genetically throughout the family, so if… Read More
Eye Injuries and Eye Doctors: To See, or Not To See?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on November 30, 2015
Have you ever scratched your eye on accident? This could easily be done by something like an article of clothing, hairbrush, or even a fingernail and cause what is called, a corneal abrasion. These types of injuries are considered pretty minor and usually cause discomfort for only a few minutes and then go away; however,… Read More
Top 5 Signs You Need Vision Correction
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, LASIK on November 25, 2015
A vast amount of the activities we do in our daily lives is dependent on our ability to see clearly. Approximately 4.2 billion people around the globe suffer from some type of visual affliction, 80% of which could be avoided and/or cured with proper vision correction. Being visually impaired affects your work productivity and makes… Read More
Just How Serious Are Eye Floaters?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on October 26, 2015
Eye floaters are most commonly caused by the separation of the vitreous body from the inner walls of the eye. As you age, the vitreous gel in your eye liquefies and shrinks, thus weakening the inner wall. When the vitreous detaches it begins to condense—this causes the floaters the average person notices in their vision…. Read More
The Unseen Dangers on Your Glasses
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, Optical Shop on October 14, 2015
A little known fact about your glasses is that they can harbor bacteria which can irritate your eyes. This is due to bacteria and other eye-irritants making the transition from the environment to your hands and from your hands to your glasses and from your glasses to yo…—well you get the idea! Using your breath… Read More
Could a Cure for Blindness Exist? Scientists Believe so
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts, General Eye Health on September 30, 2015
Your ability to see isn’t magic, it is the product of all the rods, cones, and photoreceptors within your eye working together to translate light into electrical signals that are sent to your brain. The brain, then interprets the electrical signals and what you see today is the product of that interpretation. We call that… Read More
The Three Types of Cataracts and What you should be on the Lookout For
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on September 16, 2015
Most people over the age of 40 that suffer vision loss are developing cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness throughout the entire world. The number of cases of cataracts far eclipse the amount of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy cases combined! There are three types of cataracts: Subcapsular Cataracts: Occurring at the back… Read More
Allergies and What it Might Mean For Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on August 26, 2015
Allergies tend to be associated with a runny nose, scratchy throat, or just an increased level of sneezing, but allergy symptoms come in a lot of different varieties. Unfortunately for many, allergies can cause all types of discomfort for the eyes, ranging from swelling to a persistent itchy feeling. If you find that your eyes… Read More
The Dangers Smoke Poses to Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on August 19, 2015
Wildfires can be an issue anywhere when there isn’t enough rain during the hot summer. If you live in California, then you most likely already know the dangers these wildfires pose to the ecosystem and neighboring towns. A lesser known fact about fire is that the smoke can be equally as detrimental to your health… Read More
Virtual Reality Headsets: Toys? Or Future Medical Tools?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 29, 2015
In most cases, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of virtual reality headsets is their function in the wonderful world of entertainment. Virtual reality is considered the new frontier of the entertainment world, but could there be more to the technology than meets the eye? Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” occurs when… Read More
