Do I Need to Have an Eye Exam Every Year?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on December 3, 2024
If you have never needed glasses or contacts, you may not think about seeing your eye doctor regularly. However, routine eye exams are essential to taking care of your overall health and vision, whether you use visual aids or not. Especially as you age, conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration could threaten your sight…. Read More
What Happens on the Day of Cataract Surgery?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on April 26, 2024
Cataract surgery is the only way to reverse the vision problems caused by cataracts. The procedure replaces the clouded lens of your eye with a new, clear artificial lens, restoring your vision. It takes less than an hour and is very safe and effective. Most people notice immediate improvements in their vision after cataract surgery. … Read More
Is LASIK Permanent?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK, Uncategorized on February 27, 2024
One of the common misconceptions about LASIK is that the effects won’t last. Some people are apprehensive about choosing LASIK because they worry their vision will revert or the results will wear off. LASIK is a safe and effective vision correction procedure that can allow you to experience greater visual freedom for many years. Keep… Read More
5 Signs You Should Visit Your Eye Doctor
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on February 14, 2024
If you don’t need glasses or contacts, you may not think about visiting an eye doctor. However, there are important reasons to get your eyes checked regularly, even if you feel like your vision is clear. Your eye doctor can check for changes in your vision, assess the health of your eyes, and give you… Read More
Is LASIK a Long Procedure?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on January 15, 2024
LASIK surgery is one of the most popular elective procedures performed today. Beyond the fantastic vision results, one of the reasons so many people can choose LASIK is because it’s relatively quick and easy procedure. Keep reading to learn more about LASIK, including how long it will take to have the procedure and experience the… Read More
Is the Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery Safe?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on November 20, 2023
If you want to gain greater visual freedom and experience less dependence on visual aids like glasses and contact lenses, you may want to consider refractive lens exchange, also called RLE. RLE is a kind of vision correction surgery that can correct refractive errors, similar to other popular refractive procedures like LASIK. RLE is an… Read More
What Age Range Are Cataracts Most Common?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts, Uncategorized on November 6, 2023
One of the inevitable side effects of aging is getting cataracts. Everyone will eventually develop age-related cataracts that affect their vision. There’s no way to predict when cataracts will become a problem, but when they do, there is treatment to correct them. Keep reading to learn more about cataracts, including which age range cataracts are… Read More
How Do I Know When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on October 18, 2023
Since cataracts develop gradually, most people will not be told they need cataract surgery right away after being diagnosed. Typically, cataract surgery is recommended when your daily activities are affected by your reduced vision. If you have difficulty performing normal tasks, or you’re finding that your enjoyment of life is compromised, it may be time… Read More
The Real Value of Premium IOLs and Why They’re Worth It
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Uncategorized on September 20, 2023
Debating whether or not to choose a premium IOL for cataract surgery is common for those undergoing the procedure. There are many different types of IOLs that vary in price and benefits, Keep reading to learn the real value of premium IOLs and why it’s worth the price to achieve your best vision! What is… Read More
What Does My Eye Doctor Test For At My Annual Eye Exam?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, Uncategorized on August 16, 2023
An annual eye exam is the best way to protect your sight. Many vision problems that are caught early can be treated, avoiding more serious damage later on. Early detection is always the best form of defense against disease. This is why your eye doctor does such a thorough and comprehensive eye exam at each… Read More