by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 9, 2026 | Corneal Abrasion
A scratched cornea is one of the most painful eye injuries there is — and one of the most common. The cornea is the clear dome-shaped surface at the front of your eye, and it contains more nerve endings per square millimeter than almost any other tissue in the body....
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 2, 2026 | Contact Lens Care, Contacts
Contact lenses have come a long way. Today’s options are more comfortable, more breathable, and more tailored to different lifestyles than ever before. But one of the most common questions we hear at Valley Eyecare Center is still a simple one: should I be...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 26, 2026 | Eye Allergies, Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions, Eye Health
That hot, stinging sensation in your eyes is hard to ignore — and hard to push through. Burning eyes can range from a minor irritation that clears up on its own to a persistent symptom that signals something that needs attention. The tricky part is that burning is a...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 19, 2026 | Eye Conditions, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
If you deal with chronically dry, irritated, or gritty eyes and lubricating drops only help so much, meibomian gland dysfunction — MGD for short — may be at the root of it. It’s one of the leading causes of dry eye disease, and it’s remarkably common. Most...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 13, 2026 | Pregnancy
Most people know that hormones affect mood, energy, and skin. Fewer realize they can have a significant impact on your eyes and vision. Hormonal fluctuations — particularly during pregnancy and menopause — can alter tear production, change corneal shape, and even...
