What is UV Safety Month?
Posted on Tuesday July 23, 2024

During July, we observe UV Safety Month at EyeHealth Northwest. This is a great time to learn more about how sun exposure can affect the health of your eyes. Protecting your eyes from UV rays can preserve healthy vision and reduce the risk of certain cancers. Keep reading to learn more about UV Safety Month and...

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What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Glaucoma?
Posted on Friday July 12, 2024

Glaucoma is the most common cause of preventable blindness worldwide. This eye condition causes progressive damage to the optic nerve. Without treatment, it leads to vision loss and eventually blindness. Early detection and treatment are vital to preventing vision loss from glaucoma.  Keep reading to learn more about the most common symptoms of glaucoma and the...

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What Happens During a Cornea Transplant?
Posted on Tuesday June 25, 2024

If you have certain eye conditions like keratoconus or severe damage to the cornea, you may need to have a corneal transplant. This procedure replaces damaged corneal tissue with tissue from a donor. The procedure can restore vision, reduce eye pain, and improve quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about corneal transplants, including...

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