Category: General Eye Health

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on October 15, 2014

The month of October is Eye Injury Prevention Month and EyeHealth Northwest would like to remind you that nearly half of all eye injuries occur in or around the home. Nearly 2.5 million people in the United States experience an eye injury each year, and nearly 1 million people have lost some degree of their… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on October 8, 2014

Thursday, October 9th is World Sight Day, a day of awareness created to help focus global attention on blindness, visual impairment and rehabilitation of those with visual impairments.  World Sight Day is held each year on the second Thursday in October. The day is observed globally by those involved in preventing visual impairment or restoring… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on September 22, 2014

September is Sports Eye Safety awareness month and we encourage anyone who participates in sports – children and adults alike – to remember to protect their eyes. Sports are the leading cause of eye injuries in children under the age of 16. Many people are unaware of how serious sports injuries are, and that these… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on September 12, 2014

Light is something that is constantly all around us, in our homes and offices, shining from our televisions, smartphones and computer screens. For the most part, nobody really stops to think about light and the effect of different colors of light has on our bodies, moods and overall health. Were you aware that blue light… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, Retina on August 26, 2014

A simple eye test could soon reveal whether patients have Alzheimer’s disease, or if they are likely to develop the disease in the future. Researchers recently announced promising results associated with a study focused on a new test that can pick up on the disease years – if not decades – before the appearance of… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 23, 2014

Whether you’re playing an action-packed sport or just cleaning around the house, eye injuries can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that more than 2.5 million eye injuries happen every year across the world with 100,000 of those injuries taking place in the U.S. Of those eye injuries 90% could… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 9, 2014

Exercise can seem like a daily chore to some, but it actually may help our body in more ways than we think. A recent study suggests that exercise could protect our eyes as we age. It has been proposed the exercise may reduce the risk of such eye diseases as macular degeneration, which is the… Read More

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

Low vision refers to a visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, prescription drugs, glasses or contacts. It’s often characterized by partial sight, such as blurred vision, blind spots or tunnel vision. Low vision can impact people of any age, but it is primarily associated with adults over the age of 60. Causes of… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on May 21, 2014

In today’s fast-paced world it is very common to miss out on getting enough restful sleep each night. The challenge of balancing proper rest with everything else that needs to get done in a day can be very tricky. However, many are not aware that not getting enough rest can wreak havoc on your eyesight…. Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on May 5, 2014

As the weather warms up, visions of sandy beaches, family picnics, and outdoor adventures become reality, but with all that time outside, don’t forget to keep your peepers protected from the serious dangers associated with UV rays. Just as we make the effort to protect our skin from sunburns, we should also make sure that… Read More