When you are first diagnosed with cataracts, it is typical for the eye doctor to tell you to wait it out a bit — you don't need surgery quite yet, but you likely will in the future. It can be a relief to know what's going on and that there is a viable treatment, but sometimes this does also make patients wonder when, exactly, they will need to have surgery.
5 February 2021
If you suddenly feel pain around or between your eyes and there's no sign of redness, infection, or loss of vision in them, you may wonder if there's something else going on. Several things can cause eye pain without any visible symptoms, including sinus infections, foreign objects, and headaches. Learning more about your pain may help you find the right treatment for it. Here are possible reasons for your eye pain and what you can do to treat them.
4 October 2016
When you notice that your vision just does not seem as clear as it should be or you have a cloudy or white cornea, you may come to find out that you are suffering from a condition known as Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. While this may not be a familiar condition, the good news is that it is treatable. Get to know more about Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and some of the ophthalmology treatments available to you to deal with this condition so you know what to expect moving forward.
3 June 2016
As you go about your daily life, you probably do not give much thought to your eye health. However, as soon as your vision begins to change or gets to be a problem, your eyes are all you can think about. If you are experiencing vision disturbances and wonder what could possibly be causing them, get to know some of the lesser known causes of these disturbances that you may be experiencing.
20 April 2016
As the parent of a preteen who wears glasses, you might have been fielding questions from your child about when he or she can begin wearing contact lenses. During these years, image is (or feels like) everything, so it's understandable that some children who have never balked at wearing glasses begin to feel self-conscious and ask to switch to a less visible option for their vision correction. While only your child's eye doctor can tell you whether the time is right, here are some considerations to keep in mind as you think about this decision.
3 March 2016
If you have bad vision, you probably love being able to wear contacts instead of wearing glasses. However, you might have found that your contacts really dry your eyes out, which can lead to serious discomfort. If this is the case, consider these tips to feel some relief. 1. Change Contact Solution There is a possibility that the contact solution that you use to clean and store your contacts is actually causing dry eyes.
3 March 2016
Once you develop cataracts, surgery will be in your future. However, many patients and their doctors like those at Northwest Ophthalmology prefer to wait until cataracts are significantly interfering with vision and quality of life before removing them surgically. If you have been diagnosed with cataracts, there are a few things you can try to slow their progression and delay your need for surgery. Stop smoking. Smoking increases the risk of cataracts, and it also speeds up their progression.
4 February 2016
