Good Eye Health Starts with the Food You Eat

by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 22, 2020 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health

You already know the importance of eating healthy. However, did you also know that certain foods can promote good eye health? In the National Eye Institute’s Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) it was found that nutrients like vitamins A, C and E, zinc, lutein,...

Preventing Eye Injuries at Home

by Valley Eyecare Center | May 6, 2020 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Safety

The impact of COVID-19 is still keeping a lot of people at home. This means you may be tackling home improvement projects around the home, yard work, deep cleaning, cooking more than usual, or doing activities to help keep your kids occupied. Normally, almost half of...

What Is Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome (ICE)?

by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 29, 2020 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions, Eye Exams, Eye Health

Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome (ICE) is a group of three rare, but closely-linked eye conditions: Iris Nevus (Cogan-Reese Syndrome) Chandler’s Syndrome Essential Progressive Iris Syndrome It is common for cells from the cornea to move to the iris. This loss of...

Follow These 5 Tips to Protect Your Eyesight

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,...

Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Year-Round in Arizona

by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 24, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health

While the sun might seem brighter during Arizona’s spring and summer months, that does not mean you should go without eye protection during the rest of the year. Regardless of the time of year or whether it is a cloudy day, your eyes still need to be protected from...

Which Foods are Bad for Your Eyes?

by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 9, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health

Did you know that what you eat can have a significant effect on your eye health? Your eyes rely on their blood vessels that bring healthy nutrients and oxygen to your retinas. A poor diet that is high in fat or simple carbohydrates can block these blood vessels with...