UV Safety Month: Protect Your Eyes from the Sun’s Harmful Rays
Why Eye Protection Matters During Summer July is UV Safety Month, a perfect time to remember that protecting your skin isn’t the only thing you should do when spending time outdoors. Your eyes are also vulnerable to damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most people understand the importance of sunscreen, but fewer realize that…
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Cataract Surgery: FAQs
June is the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Cataract Awareness Month. To help spread awareness about cataracts and cataract surgery, we are publishing this list of Frequently Asked Questions about these topics. We hope you find it helpful and informative! To schedule a cataract evaluation, call Northwest Eye Surgeons at 800.826.4631. Understanding Cataracts Q: What is…
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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): A Modern Option for Life Beyond Glasses
If you’re tired of juggling reading glasses, prescription sunglasses, bifocals, or contact lenses, you’re not alone. Many adults notice that around their 40s and 50s, their vision starts changing in frustrating ways. Reading menus becomes harder, screens look blurry, and switching between near and distance vision can become a daily annoyance. One increasingly popular solution…
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OptiLift: A Nonsurgical Option for Loose Lower Eyelids and Dry Eye Symptoms
Could your eyelids be contributing to your dry eye symptoms? When people think about dry eye, they often think only about tears. But in some cases, the way the eyelids blink and rest against the eye also plays a role. If the lower eyelid becomes loose or blinking is incomplete, tears may not spread evenly…
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Protecting Your Vision as You Age: What You Need to Know
Did you know that one in six Americans age 65 and older lives with a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses? While vision changes are a normal part of aging, many serious eye conditions develop without pain or early symptoms and if left untreated, they can lead to permanent vision…
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What Types of Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Are Available, and Which Is Best for Me?
When it comes to cataract surgery in Seattle, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right intraocular lens (IOL). After the cloudy natural lens of your eye is removed, the IOL is implanted to help restore your vision. But with several types of IOLs available, how do you know which one…
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What Happens During Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. If you’re scheduled for cataract surgery in Seattle or considering it, you may wonder what happens during the procedure. This blog will walk you through the key steps of cataract surgery, helping you feel more informed and prepared for your journey…
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Healthy Aging Eyes
Aging Eyes,Glaucoma,Provider Newsletter,Uncategorized
While no ocular fountain of youth exists and not all eye conditions are preventable, one of our most important roles as eye clinicians is helping the public maintain their vision and ocular health as they age. Unfortunately, there is still the idea among the public that if one has good vision, then they don’t need…
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