Along with causing heart and kidney problems, untreated high blood pressure can also affect your eyesight and lead to eye disease. Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina, the area at the back of the eye where images...
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Dilation is part of a thorough eye exam. You may think it’s a hassle. But it gives your doctor a good look inside your eye. It’s especially important if you’re having eye pain or vision problems, or if you’re more likely to get certain eye...
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If you have an eye exam and are told you have 20/20 vision, does this mean you have perfect eyesight? Is it possible to achieve even better than 20/20 vision? And what is “perfect vision” anyway? To answer these questions...
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What are costume contact lenses? Costume contact lenses – also known as cosmetic or decorative contact lenses – are contact lenses that change how your eyes look. These contact lenses can make your eyes look different in many ways, from...
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Are you tired of your glasses and/or contacts? Schedule a free LASIK evaluation today and receive $700 off your procedure, until the end of the year! Imagine what it would be like to wake up in the morning and see the alarm clock…..without...
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Northwest Eye Center and Vision Health International Changing Lives on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana Dr. Melinda and Paul O’Rourke and Alex Mosley put in a long but immensely gratifying week (September 7-15, 2019) at the...
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Eat Right to Improve Your Sight We only get one pair of eyes, so it’s important to take good care of them. New research shows what you eat can affect your vision as you age. The eyes are vascular, so a heart-healthy diet that’s low in trans and...
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As the leaves change colors and fall quickly approaches, the air gets drier causing the eyes to dry out. Dry eye’s is a common condition that is suffered by many people around the world. One of the main causes of Dry Eye is Meibomian Gland...
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Did you know that an eye exam can be the first clue to detecting diabetes and other hidden health concerns? Finding health issues early can give patients a better chance at preventing damage through early treatment and management. A routine eye...
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Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects that number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. With January being National Glaucoma Awareness Month, it’s the...
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It’s that time of year: leaves are falling off the trees, daylight quickly turns to darkness, a cold winter chill hangs in the air and you find yourself suffering from dry, itchy eyes. While it’s important to keep your eyes moist during...
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