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 Seattle! Please note our holiday hours:
12/24: Closed at 12pm
12/25-12/27: Closed
1/1: Closed

10/31/2021

What to know about .

Uveitis is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye that can lead to blindness if untreated. Find out how to spot it and what to do about it.

10/30/2021

An OD's guide to managing recurrent corneal erosion.

Published January 15, 2017 The OD’s Guide to Managing Recurrent Corneal Erosion Whether it’s medical or procedural, optometry can combat this painful condition. By Aaron McNulty, OD Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) is a clinical syndrome characterized by inadequate epithelial basement membrane ad...

10/29/2021

A precise and technically demanding procedure, is microsurgery, which means that it is performed under a high-powered operating microscope. Just one of the reasons you want an expert on your side.

Cataract surgery is a common procedure. Learn more about cataracts and lens implant options from the Puget Sound region's premeir cataract doctors at Northwest Eye Surgeons.

10/28/2021

How can be treated depending on the stage it's caught.

Ocular Surgery News | Most ophthalmologists would probably agree that the treatment of keratoconus has come a long way in recent years.

10/27/2021

Considering vision correction? Schedule a consultation from our online form, to see if you are a candidate- request an appointment with us to learn more about the procedure and our team. http://ow.ly/MOyE30rPrtM

10/26/2021

In need of laser surgery? Let our experts help you.

Cataract surgery is a common procedure. Learn more about cataracts and lens implant options from the Puget Sound region's premeir cataract doctors at Northwest Eye Surgeons.

10/25/2021

vision problems in the US discussed. http://ow.ly/99aU30rPrtJ.

Vision Problems in the U.S. - Prevalence of Adult Vision Impairment and Age-Related Eye Disease in America is a publication of Prevent Blindness America.

10/24/2021

Quick stats and facts about .

Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness. Based on prevalence studies, it is estimated that 79.6 million individuals will have glaucoma in 2020. This number is likely to increase to 111.8 million individuals in 2040. At least, half of those with glaucoma are unaware that they are....

10/23/2021

Despite visual impairment, people with RP can maintain active and rewarding lives through the wide variety of rehabilitative services that are available today. Call us today to learn more.

Retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary condition. Learn more at Northwest Eye Surgeons serving patients in the greater Puget Sound region and beyond.

10/22/2021

An introduction to .

Learn about keratoconus, a vision problem relating to the cornea of the eye. Includes keratoconus causes and treatment.

10/21/2021

Our experts are able to stabilize the cornea with what's called intacs.

Soosan Jacob, MS, FRCS, Chennai, India Published 5 February 2016 Stabilizing the Cornea with Intacs Intracorneal ring segments can be great for stabilizing keratoconus, but be ready for the insertion challenges. In some conditions, when no cure is available, sometimes simply preventing further progr...