Everything You Need To Know About Cataracts
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on January 1, 2018
By the age of 80, you have a 50 percent chance of developing cataracts. If you are unaware of how cataracts can affect your vision, it is when your lens that is normally clear becomes clouded. When you are dealing with cataracts it will cause your vision to blur, making it difficult to complete your… Read More
4 Things You Should Know About Cataracts
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on July 13, 2017
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world: Currently, cataracts affect more than 22 million people in the United States that are above the age of 40. Worldwide there are more cataract cases than macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy combined according to Prevent Blindness America (BPA). There are several symptoms of cataracts: When you… Read More
What are Cataracts? When Should You Contact an Eye Doctor?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on May 24, 2017
When the eyes natural lens becomes clouded with clumped up proteins then you are developing cataracts. These clumped proteins block light from entering the eye, which causes your vision to become increasingly blurrier over time and if left unresolved will result in the complete loss of your vision. Clouded lenses will negatively impact your quality… Read More
3 Common Eye Conditions To Watch Out For
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts, Glaucoma on February 13, 2017
With age comes many amazing things, like wisdom and experience from the world around you. But what many people don’t expect is for their eyesight to change. Eye health is important no matter what age you are, but older, aging eyes require a yearly comprehensive eye exam. Before your next eye exam, make sure you… Read More
Cataracts: Why They Occur and When You Should Call Your Eye Doctor
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on July 13, 2016
Cataracts occur when the eyes natural lens becomes clouded with clumped up proteins. These proteins block light as it enters your eye which causes your vision to become gradually more blurry and if left unchecked could result in complete loss of vision. These clouded lenses negatively impact your quality of life by making it difficult… 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
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts, Eye Exams, Macular Degeneration on February 13, 2015
The month of February is Low Vision Awareness Month. What exactly is low vision? Low vision describes significant visual impairment that isn’t correctable through glasses, medication, eye surgery or contact lenses. It’s often characterized by partial sight such as blind spots, tunnel vision or blurred vision. The most common causes of low vision in the… Read More
June is Cataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on June 9, 2014
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world and affect more than 22 million Americans aged 40 and older. EyeHealth Northwest wants you to be informed about the ways you can help protect yourself. Risk factors for developing cataracts include diabetes, direct and prolonged exposure to UV radiation… Read More
Cataracts
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on August 19, 2013
As we grow older our bodies experience many different changes, and our eyes are no exception to this rule. Usually as we age and our vision becomes more blurred, we assume that we probably need new glasses with a stronger prescription, but in fact, cataracts may be the culprit behind our declined vision. The American… Read More
