by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 17, 2019 | Contacts, Eye Care Tips, Eye Exams, Eye Health
Choosing the best eye doctor for your needs can be difficult. Those who are healthy versus individuals with eye conditions need different treatments and routine care. Optometrists are doctors that specialize in eye health. They perform regular eye exams, prescribe...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects over 4 million Americans—nine out of 10 of them being women. A common symptom of Sjogren’s syndrome is dry eyes caused by insufficient secretion of tears or an increased occurrence of tears evaporating. Since it...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
Few would argue that smoking is not bad for your health. It’s common knowledge that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and premature aging. But, less known are the damaging effects smoking can have on your eye sight. Cigarettes are toxic, comprising of substances,...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health, Eyeglasses
Picture this scenario: after a recent visit to your optometrist, your eye doctor decides to update your prescription and you need new eyeglasses. You receive the new glasses and experience an unpleasant side effect—headaches. Overuse of the muscles around the eyes...
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 21, 2018 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
In the world of lash enhancement products, some products reign supreme, while others fall dramatically short. It’s important to do research before diving lash-first into the cheapest, or flashiest product around. Here are some tips to spot top quality and subpar eye...
