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 Sequim! Please note our holiday hours:
12/24: Closing 3:00 pm
12/25 Closed
12/31: Closing 4:00pm
1/1: Closed

04/14/2022

Our new surgeon, Dr. Jack Tian, MD, enjoys hiking when he's not performing eye surgery. He's an avid musician as well. We're excited to welcome him to our Sequim clinic and the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ISxRVW

04/05/2022

Our new surgeon starts this week at our Sequim clinic. Dr. Jack Tian, MD, specializes in cataract, glaucoma and eyelid surgery. We're excited to welcome him to the Peninsula! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ISxRVW

03/31/2022

Welcome Dr. Jack Tian, MD, surgeon at our Sequim clinic!
Dr. Tian specializes in cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and eyelid surgery. He is a graduate of UCLA medical school and fellowship trained in neuro-ophthalmology. Learn more about Dr. Tian: https://bit.ly/3ISxRVW

07/07/2021

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07/06/2021

Sleeping in your contacts can land you in the emergency room, says a article. Do yourself a favor, heed our advice, and take them out before you hit the hay. http://ow.ly/J9dd30rGmRe

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Corneal infections associated with sleeping in contact lenses—six cases, United States, 2016-2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018;67:877-881.]

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. http://ow.ly/kvDZ30rGmRa

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/3IQV30rGmR9

06/26/2021

When used by a skilled and experienced surgeon, the laser is precise and safe. Know more: http://ow.ly/uO7I30rGmR8

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. http://ow.ly/V4m530rGmR7

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. http://ow.ly/M7wV30rGmR6

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. http://ow.ly/Pg7q30rGmR5

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.

06/20/2021

Everything has beauty, just not everyone can see it. More reasons to SMILE. (MRB BOOST)
Meet Dr. Banitt ,MD, MHA. Call us for free SMILE consultation 855-64-SMILE http://ow.ly/hJJ930rGmR4

06/19/2021

Our specialists can help with whatever condition you're dealing with-- , , issues, and more. Look at our specialties here: http://ow.ly/KKgx30rGmR3

Northwest Eye Surgeons is privileged to take care of your eyes some of our specialties include cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and pediatric services.

06/18/2021

you blink 17 times a minute and over 5 million times in a year! More fun facts from .co.uk

06/17/2021

Not everyone is a good candidate for . Here are 8 reasons from about why this might NOT be for you. http://ow.ly/NNK630rGmR2

Lasik eye surgery is not for everyone. Find out if you are qualified to get it and why you might not be an ideal candidate.