Category: Eye Exams

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on July 28, 2015

Diabetes is a growing issue throughout the world, with an estimated 382 million people suffering from it in 2013. If not treated, diabetes can lead to other serious medical complications such as: ischemic heart disease, kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke—but did you know that diabetes can also affect your eyes? According to the American… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on May 6, 2015

Taking care of your eyes should be a priority just like eating healthy and exercising regularly. When it comes to our health, we often visit our physician to ensure that our bodies are healthy. But what about when it comes to the health of our eyes? They’re not always top of mind, but they’re definitely… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on April 4, 2015

20/20 vision a term used to describe normal visual acuity — the sharpness of a person’s vision — measured at a distance of 20 feet. If a person has 20/20 vision it means that they can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at a distance. If someone has 20/100 vision it… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on March 18, 2015

March 20th marks the first official day of spring — a day that many of us look forward to throughout the long winter months, but with spring’s beautiful weather and blooming flowers comes seasonal allergies. High levels of pollen, dust and other irritants can leave eyes feeling less than stellar. Approximately one fifth of all… Read More

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

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on February 9, 2015

Many of us use computers for many, if not all, of our work-related tasks. Constantly staring at a computer screen can cause eyestrain, which has become a major problem for many. Studies show that eyestrain occurs in 50 to 90 percent of those who use a computer for work.Eyestrain can cause sore, itchy, tired eyes… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, Macular Degeneration on January 23, 2015

You might think that because your vision is fine that your eyes are healthy, but visiting the Portland eye doctors at EyeHealth Northwest for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to be absolutely certain. During your visit both of your eyes will be closely examined for any signs of vision problems and eye diseases…. Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on January 1, 2015

Happy New Year to all of you! With the start of 2015 comes resolutions to be the best that we can be in the New Year. Many of us make goals related to health or exercise — losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but one part of our body that… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on December 18, 2014

Even though it is a very natural reaction to rub your eyes when they’re feeling itchy, watery or otherwise irritated, it is important to keep your hands away from your eyes. Rubbing them can lead to eye injuries, infections or even damaged vision. Our eyes become itchy or irritated for a variety of reasons. Sometimes… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on November 19, 2014

It’s easy for many of us to take our physical health for granted. Running, jumping and even climbing stairs doesn’t seem like a task until you’ve sprained an ankle or even broken a bone or torn an ACL. Similarly, having healthy vision is something so taken for granted by many of us that it tends… Read More