Did You Know That July Is UV Awareness Month?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on July 26, 2019
Have you ever heard of UV rays? Has anyone told you about UV safety month before? Well, July is UV safety month! Why July? It’s the middle of summer when people want to enjoy their time outside! Keep reading to learn more about UV safety month! Why is it important to have UV safety month?… Read More
5 Ways To Celebrate Healthy Vision Month!
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on May 16, 2019
Did you know that May is healthy vision month? Are you looking for a way to celebrate it? Here are five ways to enjoy healthy vision month! 1. Get an Eye Exam Changes in your vision impact your life. These changes could be vision loss, seeing floaters, or halos while driving at night. All these… Read More
August Is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Children, General Eye Health on April 30, 2019
Did you know that August is children’s eye health and safety month? As the school year starts earlier, it is important to emphasize the importance of eye health. It can be easy to get caught up in the back to school craziness but make sure eye exams happen! To help increase awareness, August is Children’s Eye Health… Read More
Healthy Eyes 4 Haiti Mission Trip
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on June 27, 2018
Congratulations to EyeHealth Northwest’s EHR Systems Manager Sharon Jean- Louis on her first mission trip with her non-profit Healthy Eyes 4 Haiti. In cooperation with Highland Park United Methodist Church, they provided eye care services to 800 patients and 600 free eyeglasses were dispensed to the Haitian community of Petit Goave. Dr. Gary Fish, retina specialist from Dallas,… Read More
Exercise and Your Eye Health
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on February 28, 2018
There are many reasons that people exercise – increased energy, weight loss, and several additional benefits. But have you ever heard how regular exercise can keep your eyes on their A game? Here is how regular exercise is helping your vision! Living a sedentary lifestyle can put you at risk of developing conditions like cataracts,… Read More
3 Tips That Can Help You Decrease Your Risk Of Spring Allergies
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, General Eye Health on February 26, 2018
With the long months of Winter coming to an end – we are all ready for it to be spring. But the rising temperatures also come with an increase of pollen and with that comes the negative side effects of spring allergies. You have probably found yourself, a victim, to spring allergies and the annoying… Read More
Your Eye Health and Your Diet
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on January 22, 2018
It is important to ensure that you are eating foods that are good for your overall health as well as your eye health! I’m sure you’ve heard to eat more carrots if you want strong eyes or fill your diet with leafy greens but what are you eating that could be harming your eye health?… Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Pink Eye
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 27, 2017
Chances are you or someone you know has dealt with an irritating, common eye condition known as pink eye or conjunctivitis. If you have never had any first-hand experience with the side effects of pink eye, it is when your eye becomes infected and can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or an allergy. Pink… Read More
These 4 Habits Are Damaging Your Eyes
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on December 15, 2017
We all have a couple bad habits that we can’t seem to kick – whether it is biting your fingernails or skipping flossing we are all guilty of something. But what if you found out your bad habits were affecting your eye health? We are here to help! Here are 4 bad habits that could… Read More
4 Easy Steps To Take To Protect Your Vision
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health on November 29, 2017
There are many steps you can take to keep your body healthy, including your eye health and vision. There are many factors that contribute to your eye health and these are a couple ways you can protect your vision! Eat Healthy It is no secret that what we fuel our body with has an effect… Read More