When you think about gut health, you may think it only affects your digestive system. But researchers are discovering that gut health may affect other systems and areas of the body, including the eyes and vision. Understanding how your gut and eyes are connected can help you take specific steps that have a positive impact…
Pain is a signal that there’s something wrong in your body. When you think about an eye condition, you may feel that you might experience discomfort, such as stinging or burning. Although these symptoms can occur with certain eye conditions, such as allergies, many serious eye diseases do not cause pain. In fact, most people…
If you’ve typed a question about your eye health or vision into the Google search bar, you’re not alone. Every year, countless people use Google to find answers to their vision and eye questions. Although Google can help obtain general information, nothing replaces a visit to your eye doctor. Continue reading for science-based and accurate answers…
The gift guide below provides some ideas for eye healthy holiday presents that help support lifelong healthy vision. A high-quality reading light: With digital eye strain a common occurrence, a reading light with adjustable brightness can make an excellent gift. Look for lights that have adjustable color temperature and are flicker free to reduce strain and…
Hearing the words “eye injection” can make anyone uneasy. In reality, intravitreal injections are among the safest and most effective treatments in modern eye care. These tiny, targeted injections deliver powerful medication directly to the back of the eye, helping stop vision loss and, in many cases, even restore clarity affected by retinal diseases. Whether…
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on November 18, 2025 Considering LASIK eye surgery? If you’re tired of reaching for glasses first thing in the morning or dealing with the hassles of contact lenses, you’re not alone. LASIK has helped millions achieve clearer vision and greater freedom in their daily lives. At…
Eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy usually do not have a single cause. Instead, they arise from a mix of influences, including genetics, environment, age, diet and nutrition, and oxidative stress. Among these, oxidative stress is especially important because it directly affects a vital cellular process called autophagy. Autophagy…
Hair loss is one of the most frequent concerns people bring to their doctors, regardless of age or gender. What many do not realize is that thinning hair or lash loss can sometimes signal deeper health issues that also impact vision. The eyes are closely connected to the rest of the body, so chronic conditions…
Say “Yes” to clear vision and no to itchy eyes with Theravision® contact lenses. Theravision® by ACUVUE® is the first and only contact lens to relieve ocular allergy symptoms like itching, burning, dryness and more—all without additional drops. Its unique delivery system provides a consistent release of Ketotifen, the antihistamine that enables these revolutionary lenses…
As the crisp air of fall settles in, our bodies naturally crave warmth and nourishment. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season is closely linked to the Metal element, which governs the Lungs and Large Intestine. The shift in weather can leave these organs—and our skin—more vulnerable to dryness, making it especially important to choose…