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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

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams on April 15, 2019

Do you remember the last time you had an eye exam? Are you trying to decide when to take your child in for their first eye exam?  Getting your eyes checked is just as important as going to get your annual physical.  Did you know that most adults and kids have not had a comprehensive eye… Read More

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

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

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

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

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on January 1, 2018

By the age of 80, you have a 50 percent chance of developing cataracts. If you are unaware of how cataracts can affect your vision, it is when your lens that is normally clear becomes clouded. When you are dealing with cataracts it will cause your vision to blur, making it difficult to complete your… Read More

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

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

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