Northwest Eye Surgeons

10/20/2025

🌟 Team Spotlight: Meet Karen! 🌟
With over 22 years at Northwest Eye Surgeons, Karen is the heart of our front desk and a cornerstone of our team. As Lead Patient Concierge, she brings warmth, professionalism, and genuine care to every patient who walks through our doors. 💙

10/15/2025

🎃 👁️ Spooky season is here — but don’t let Halloween get scarier than it needs to be! Our latest blog post shares must-know eye safety tips to keep your vision protected while you dress up, trick-or-treat, and party.

🧙‍♀️ From skipping unsafe costume contacts to choosing the right make-up, lashes, and masks — we’ve got you covered. Read more: Halloween Eye Safety ➡️ https://www.nweyes.com/halloween-eye-safety/

🔗 Take a peek and share with your favorite ghouls & ghosts!

10/13/2025

🎃👀 Think Twice Before Wearing Costume Contact Lenses This Halloween!

Costume or colored contact lenses might seem like a fun finishing touch, but wearing non-prescription costume lenses can put your vision at risk. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), these lenses can scratch your cornea, cause serious infections, or even lead to permanent vision loss.

Before you pick up those “one-size-fits-all” lenses from a costume shop or online, read this important article from AAO on why contact lenses are medical devices and why skipping proper fitting or a prescription can be dangerous: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/halloween-cosplay-colorful-contacts-eye-safety

Tips to keep your eyes safe:

Only wear contact lenses that are prescribed to you by a licensed eye care professional
Buy lenses from retailers who require a prescription
Never share contacts with others
Follow all instructions for cleaning, storage, and wear
Stay spooky — don’t sacrifice your eyesight!

10/02/2025

🚭👀 Think va**ng only affects your lungs? Think again.

Emerging research shows that va**ng can have serious consequences for your eyes, from dry eye symptoms to a higher risk of long-term vision problems.

Your eye health matters, and understanding the risks is the first step in protecting it. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recently published an article breaking down what you need to know.

👉 Read the full AAO article here: https://sightpartners.info/va**ng-and-your-eyes

09/23/2025

🌟 Team Spotlight! 🌟
Meet Becca! She is an Ophthalmic Tech, Patient Educator, & IOL Calcs Specialist at our Bellingham location!

09/16/2025

🌟 Team Spotlight! 🌟
Introducing Kate, one of the amazing Ophthalmic Assistants at Whatcom Eye Surgeons in Bellingham!

09/12/2025

September is The American Academy of Ophthalmology's Healthy Aging Month! Did you know that one in six Americans age 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses?

Regular eye exams with your family eye doctor are key to protecting your vision. At Northwest Eye Surgeons, we work closely with your family eye doctor to provide expert Medical Eye Care to keep your eyes healthy at every stage of life.

Learn more about healthy aging and your eyes in our latest blog: nweyes.com/blog

09/09/2025

🌟Team Spotlight🌟
Meet Keely, Lens Counselor and Calcs Specialist at our Mount Vernon location, and Outreach Representative at our Bellingham location!

09/04/2025

🌟 Team Spotlight! 🌟

We are excited to introduce some of our amazing staff! Meet Junel, Ophthalmic Technician and Outreach Representative at our Mount Vernon location!

08/25/2025

Don’t miss out—this is the LAST week to save on refractive services with our Savings You Can See promotion! 👀✨ Take the next step toward clear vision with 0% financing and a FREE no-obligation consultation. Schedule today and see what you’ve been missing!
📞 Call 855-64-SMILE or book online now at nweyes.com!

08/25/2025

Our awesome Mount Vernon staff had such a wonderful time at the Skagit County Senior Day at the Park in Burlington!

They enjoyed meeting community members, answering questions, and sharing helpful information about common eye conditions that can affect us as we age, like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye. Events like these are such a great opportunity to connect, raise awareness, and remind everyone that healthy vision is an important part of healthy aging.

We’re grateful to be part of such a vibrant community and look forward to continuing to support lifelong eye health here in Skagit County!

08/19/2025

Our eye care heroes are dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives through excellent eye care! Meet the team of superstars at our Bellingham clinic!

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from Northwest Eye Surgeons Mount Vernon! Please note our holiday hours:
12/24: Closing 12:30
12/25: Closed
12/27: Closed
1/1: Closed

02/04/2022

"Dr. Carlson...thank you for coming to the emergency department to examine my eye rather early on a Sunday morning...you were gracious, calm, and explained everything at a level that I could understand...[the specialist's] diagnosis matched yours exactly...thank you once again for your kindness and your ability to put me on the right path."

Our doctors live in your community, and we're happy to help you achieve your best vision -- even in the wee hours!
Meet Dr. Ingrid Carlson: https://bit.ly/3ro0mEu

01/26/2022

Welcome Dr. Lauren Bobick, OD, FAAO! She joins Dr. Kristi Bailey's team and will see patients for pre- and post surgical care, medical eyecare, and ocular disease management. In her spare time, Dr. Bobick enjoys volunteering with animal rescue organizations to help pets find their forever homes.

Learn more about Dr. Bobick, and all of our docs, on nweyes.com.
https://bit.ly/3JYklkE

07/15/2021

Long periods of time spent staring at screens increases your risk of dry eye. Blinking less leads to low moisture on the cornea.

06/29/2021

Follow the 20-20-20 rule if you love your eyes. [ ]

06/28/2021

Learning that you have can be scary. shows you how to cope with the physical and emotional effects of a diagnosis.

Are you newly diagnosed with glaucoma? Learn how to cope with glaucoma, including ways to manage your daily life.

06/27/2021

When you choose cataract surgery with Vision Correction at NWES, we use additional state-of-the-art technology that can actually transform your vision. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/LLIY30rGmQ9

06/26/2021

When used by a skilled and experienced surgeon, the laser is precise and safe. Know more:

Want to be free of your glasses and contacts? Learn about LASIK eye surgery available at Northwest Eye Surgeons serving the Puget Sound region and beyond.

06/25/2021

Unless you know the signs, you may not even notice at first that you have a cataract. Learn to spot the symptoms.

Symptoms of cataracts can include blurriness, double vision, faded-looking colors, poor night vision, halos around lights, and light sensitivity.

06/23/2021

Are you searching for an eye care expert in the Seattle area? Contact the ophthalmologists and eye doctors at Northwest Eye Surgeons.

Northwest Eye Surgeons has an office in Seattle. Learn more about the regions leading eye doctors and ophthalmologists and schedule your appointment, today!

06/22/2021

2.1 million people in the U.S. have AMD. 89% of them are white, 5% are African American, and 4% are Hispanic. White folks over age 50 who smoke and have a family history of AMD have the highest risk of developing AMD.

06/21/2021

Feel like you have something in your eye? Here's when you need to have an check for a corneal abrasion.

A corneal abrasion is a cut or scratch on your cornea. The cornea is a clear layer of protective tissue at the front of your eye.