by Valley Eyecare Center | Jun 15, 2022 | Diabetes, Diet
If you have diabetes, prevention of diabetic eye disease is a priority. Diabetes increases too much glucose in the bloodstream, causing damage to the nerves and blood vessels that run throughout the body, including the eyes. If not managed, diabetes increases the risk...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 10, 2021 | Diabetes, Eye Health
November is National Diabetes Month and is a good time to bring awareness to the risk of developing diabetic eye disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of Americans developing Type 2 diabetes continues to increase at an alarming rate,...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 5, 2020 | Diabetes, Eye Exams, Eye Health
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people between the ages of 20 to 74? If you have this chronic medical condition, you should be aware of your increased risk for developing eye conditions that could rob you of your vision. Eye Conditions...
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...
