Category: General Eye Health

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on October 2, 2013

Our days are about to become darker even earlier with the fall season officially upon us, which means more nighttime driving. According to a national survey, 32% of drivers reported that they have trouble seeing in the dark. Most of these drivers have difficulty judging distance, identifying signs or exits, and struggle to see animals… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on August 26, 2013

August can often be hectic as we rush to fit in the last bits of summer vacation before the school year starts and the weather cools down, but before you get too wrapped up in back-to-school and final summer plans, don’t forget about planning ahead for healthy vision by scheduling an eye exam for you… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 12, 2013

July 12th is Heterochromia Awareness Day. Only 11 out of every 1,000 Americans have heterochromia, a condition that results in two differently colored eyes. This trait is commonly found in animals and is relatively rare in humans. One eye can be blue, while the other hazel. Or one eye may be brown while the other… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on June 3, 2013

June is here and that means summer is upon us! June also means that it’s UV Safety Month – a great time to spread the message of sun, fun and the effects of UV rays. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of skin cancer, but can also damage your eyes if you leave them… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on May 20, 2013

With warmer weather upon us, many of us are probably enjoying the sunshine by playing some recreational sports. Tens of thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur each year. The good news is that 90% of these serious eye injuries are easily preventable through the use of protective eyewear. The risk of eye injury varies depending… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on May 3, 2013

May is Healthy Vision Month and offers up a great opportunity to learn about eye health and to make sure you and your family recognize the importance of regular comprehensive eye exams as a way to maintain healthy vision. According to the National Eye Institute, millions of Americans are at risk for vision loss due… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on April 12, 2013

Have you ever wondered what causes eyes to appear red in photos? Usually this happens indoors or at night when the pupils are more dilated than usual. The light from camera flashes are generally located only a few inches from the camera’s lens. When the flash goes off, light goes straight into the pupil and… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on March 25, 2013

March is National Save Your Vision Month. While many of us think that having good vision simply means that our eyes are healthy, that is not always the case. Regular comprehensive eye exams can ensure that you not only keep your vision in great shape, but that you keep your eyes, and ultimately your body,… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on March 6, 2013

During the month of March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages individuals to focus their attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits during National Nutrition Month. By eating right, you also increase the opportunity to protect your vision by adding sight-saving nutrients to your daily diet. Fruits,… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on February 20, 2013

With the New Year in full swing, some of those resolutions we made might have gone by the wayside. But if getting into shape was one of your goals for 2013, there are plenty of reasons not to break that resolution, healthy eyesight being one of them. Most of us are aware that even just… Read More