by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 19, 2020 | Diabetes, Eye Conditions, Eye Health
If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing various types of eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. But there are a few things you can do to protect your eye health and reduce your risk of vision loss. Keep Your Blood Sugar...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 29, 2020 | Diabetes, Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
The risk for eye diseases increases as we grow older and can threaten your quality of life during your golden years. One in six adults will be affected with an eye condition that can lead to vision loss. You can reduce your risk for developing cataracts, glaucoma,...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 12, 2019 | Diabetes, Eye Health, Retina
Your eye’s retina has a very important job. It sends images to your brain via the optic nerve. If not treated right away, a detached retina can lead to blindness, which makes it a dangerous eye injury. What is a Detached Retina? A retinal attachment occurs when the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 13, 2019 | Diabetes, Eye Health
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this annual event is to spread awareness and educate the public about type 1 diabetes. Diabetes, whether it is type 1 or type 2, raises the risk for many serious health conditions. It can also increase your risk of...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 28, 2018 | Diabetes, Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
Those Living with Diabetes Are Three Times More Concerned about Losing Vision than Possible Side Effect of Kidney Failure More than 30 million Americans have diabetes and another 84 million have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 29, 2017 | Diabetes, Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
Your eye care is related to your overall health. If you have diabetes, your eye care routine may be different from typical eye care routines, as problems related to diabetes can affect your vision. Learn more about how to keep your overall health and your eye health...
