by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 29, 2021 | Aging Eyes, Glaucoma
If you have a family history of glaucoma, you are at a higher risk of eventually having it yourself. But your risk is much higher when your immediate family, e.g., both your parents have this serious eye disease. Your risk of developing it could be up to nine...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Mar 31, 2021 | Aging Eyes, Eye Health, Floaters and Spots
Eye floaters are small spots that drift through your field of vision. You may notice them more as you move your eyes around or look at something bright like the blue sky or a computer screen. Here are a few things to know about floaters. What Exactly Are Floaters?...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 3, 2021 | Aging Eyes, Reading Glasses
A question that many patients ask is whether they will someday require reading glasses. Years ago, the question was posed in a New York Times article, which made light of the fact that just like taxes, the need for reading glasses is inevitable, even if you...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 13, 2021 | Aging Eyes, Eye Health
As you get older, keeping your eyes as healthy as possible is essential to staying independent and living life to the fullest. Here are just a few reasons that developing healthy habits now will benefit your eye health later. Being Physically Active Improves Your...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 14, 2020 | Aging Eyes, Cataracts
While you might not be able to prevent cataracts from forming in your eyes, the earlier they are found the better for your vision. Here are five warning signs to watch for especially if you are 40 or older that could mean you might have a cataract developing....
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 19, 2020 | Aging Eyes, Cataracts
More than 50% of all Americans over the age of 80 have a cataract or have had surgery to remove a cataract. Most age-related cataracts usually develop slowly over several years, typically between the age of 40 to 60 years of age. However, there are some types that...