Healthy Aging Month: Protecting Your Vision as You Age
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on the habits and preventive care that can help us stay healthy and independent as we get older. An important part of healthy aging is protecting something many of us rely on every day: our vision. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one in six…
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Contact Lens Health Week
Millions of Americans rely on contact lenses every day for clear, convenient vision. When worn and cared for properly, contact lenses are a safe and effective option for vision correction. However, even small shortcuts in contact lens hygiene can increase the risk of serious eye infections and vision complications. During Contact Lens Health Week, the…
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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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OptiLight IPL: A New Way to Treat Dry Eye
Struggling with Dry Eye Symptoms? There’s Finally a Better Answer. If you’ve been managing dry eye with artificial tears but are still struggling with uncomfortable dry eye symptoms, you’re not alone. Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans, and for many patients, over-the-counter drops and warm compresses simply aren’t enough. Northwest Eye Surgeons is proud…
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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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iDose® TR: The Latest Advancement in Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma treatment has traditionally relied on daily eye drops. While these can be effective, many patients find it difficult to use them consistently. A new treatment option, iDose® TR (travoprost intracameral implant), offers an alternative: continuous, long-term medication delivery directly inside the eye without the need for daily drops. Approved by the U.S. Food and…
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Advancements in Glaucoma Care
If you or someone you love has glaucoma, you know that managing it can feel like a full-time job. Daily eye drops, multiple medications, missed doses, and side effects – over time, it all adds up. The good news? Glaucoma care is evolving, and new options are helping make treatment easier and more consistent. In…
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Winter Dry Eye — Why It Happens & How to Find Relief
Winter in the Pacific Northwest is beautiful, but it often brings an unwelcome visitor: dry, irritated eyes. For many people, December is the peak season for burning, watery, or fluctuating vision. At Northwest Eye Surgeons, we frequently see how significantly winter impacts comfort and clarity — especially for those with pre-existing dry eye disease. Why…
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