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Be Eye Wise and learn the association between common eye symptoms and the most frequently treated eye conditions. This site isn’t a tool for self diagnosis – only a Northwest Eye doctor or eye care professional can offer an accurate diagnosis around any symptom you may be experiencing.
Northwest Eye encourages you to learn all you can about routine eye care. Schedule an appointment to have a general eye examination by a Northwest Eye doctor or eye surgeon – especially if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Be Eye Wise, because when it comes to eye health, the more you know, the better you see.
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Blurred vision refers to a lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail. Blurred vision may result from abnormalities such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism that can be improved with corrective lenses (eyeglasses) or it may signal the presence of eye disease.
Blurred Vision can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Halos are bright circles that surround a light source, like headlights. Glare is light that enters your eye and interferes with your vision. Halos often show up when you’re in a dim or dark place. Glare is more likely in the daytime. They're a normal response to bright lights, but deeper problems can also bring them on.
Night Glare and Halos can be a symptom of:
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If you have watery eyes, there are several possible reasons.
Watering Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Allergies and eye infections can both cause your eyes to feel sore, red and itchy. Often, itchy or irritated eyes can become sore after excessive rubbing. The eye infection conjunctivitis is a particularly common cause of sore, red eyes. Contact lens irritation can also cause sore, red eyes.
Red Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision.
Lid Issues can be a symptom of:
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The medical term for lazy eye is “amblyopia.” Amblyopia occurs when your brain favors one eye, often due to poor vision in your other eye. Eventually, your brain might ignore signals from your weak, or “lazy,” eye. The condition can result in vision impairment and loss of depth perception.
Wandering Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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The primary causes of blurred vision are refractive errors — nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism — or presbyopia.
Blurred Vision can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Your child may have failed a vision screening because she was having a bad day, or was distracted, and the vision may turn out to be entirely normal when measured at the ophthalmologist's office.
Failed Vision Test can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Many healthy young infants can have watery or ''mattery'' eyes. Parents often wonder if their baby has pinkeye or an eye infection. Actually, the usual cause is a small, blocked tear duct.
Tearing and Mattering can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Our eyelids have hundreds of small oil glands near the eyelashes. These glands help to lubricate the eye; sometimes they can become blocked or infected, causing a small red bump.
Bumps on/near Lids can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early.
Reading Problems can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Anything that blurs a child's vision or causes the eyes to cross or turn out can result in lazy eye. Common causes of the condition include: Muscle imbalance (strabismus amblyopia). The most common cause of lazy eye is an imbalance in the muscles that position the eyes.
Wandering Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
Request a Consultation NowFind out more about advanced cataract surgery procedures from Minnesota's foremost cataract surgeons at Northwest Eye! Cataract Evaluations are conveniently offered in Golden Valley, Maple Grove, St. Anthony and Wayzata.
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If I have good vision, why do I need a regular eye exam? When performing a comprehensive eye examination at Northwest Eye, our eye doctors do more than check for clear vision. They are also testing for eye health issues that patients may be unaware they have.
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There are many corneal diseases and conditions that Northwest Eye doctors are experienced in treating at their 6 locations throughout Minnesota. A few include Corneal Abrasions, Corneal Ectasia, Dry Eye, Fuch's Dystrophy and Keratoconus.
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Are you looking for a rejuvenating, refreshed look around your eyes and face? Specializing in eyelid surgery, BOTOX treatment, and more, Dr. Nicholas Schmitt, Minnesota ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Northwest Eye, can help. It all starts with scheduling your consultation.
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Do you suffer from dry, red, irritated eyes? Dry Eye is a painful eye condition that affects millions of people around the world. Let the Minnesota Dry Eye doctors at Northwest Eye help you find relief with a custom treatment for your specific condition.
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What are the symptoms and signs of glaucoma? While many people do not notice early symptoms of glaucoma, detecting it during a regular eye exam can prevent or slow down vision loss. Contact Northwest Eye to schedule a screening.
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Are you tired of wearing glasses and contact lenses? At Northwest Eye, the Minnesota LASIK eye surgery specialists, we are dedicated to helping you regain your vision and improve your quality of life by using the most advanced procedures and technologies.
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When it comes to eye problems in children, what are the signs and symptoms that parents need to watch out for? Get the facts from the kid-friendly eye doctors at Northwest Eye, Minnesota's leading pediatric eye specialists.
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Northwest Eye offers evaluation and treatment options for a variety of retinal diseases. Dr. Marni Feldmann, our fellowship trained retina specialist, offers ongoing care and top notch treatment options to patients with retinal disorders.
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Interested in learning more about cataract surgery and lens options? Take our easy and FREE Online Cataract Self-Test.
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The doctors, surgeons and eye care professionals of Northwest Eye don't focus solely on treating eye ailments. First, they make sure that you understand the diagnosis, as well as the contributing factors around your condition and various treatment options. For the doctors of Northwest Eye, it’s not enough to help you see better – we strive for you to understand your eye health. That’s the idea driving Be Eye Wise – better knowledge, better eye health, better life. Learn more about Northwest Eye doctors and schedule an appointment to improve your eye health and understanding.
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Northwest Eye is one of the largest eye care suppliers in the Midwest, and we offer five Northwest Eyewear stores in the Twin Cities area. When you choose to go to Northwest Eye for your eye care, you are choosing the best quality possible. Our Certified Opticians can help you find the perfect pair of glasses, offering stylish, high quality frames at competitive prices.
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With six locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Northwest Eye is among the largest eye care providers in the Midwest. Be Eye Wise and schedule a general eye exam or a specific service consultation today. We have optical at the following offices: Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, and Wayzata, MN.
