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
June is Cataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on June 19, 2013
According to Prevent Blindness America, the founders of Cataract Awareness Month, it is estimated that over 22 million Americans age 40 and over have cataracts. Cataracts are the clouding of the natural lens of the eye which leads to decreased vision. Cataracts make vision comparable to looking through a foggy windshield and are the most… Read More
August is Cataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on August 23, 2012
August is National Cataract Awareness Month. During the month of August be sure to focus on your vision and talk to your doctor if you believe you are at risk for cataracts. Since cataracts develop over years, gradual changes in vision can become the norm for most individuals suffering from the condition and therefore become… Read More
Congratulations to the 19 Mission Cataract Patients
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on April 30, 2012
19 people received free cataract surgery on Friday, April 27. Thank you to Doctors Bock, Hauptmann, McKinney and Stromberg, EyeHealth nursing staff, Nurse Anesthetists for making dreams come true by giving the gift of sight!
