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 | Corneal Ulcers, Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Uncomfortable and unsightly, corneal ulcers can disrupt your life. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the cornea, the thin, colored layer covering the iris. Characteristic of corneal ulcers are red, itchy, puss-filled eyes accompanied with blurry vision. If not treated...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 3, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Has your eyelid ever become red or painful for no reason? A stye is an infection of the eyelid that causes a red bump. Here is everything that you should know about eye styes. Symptoms— A stye is the swelling of your eyelid, also known as a hordeolum. The primary...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 22, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs as the result of a blow to the head. Concussions can cause a variety of short-term and long-term symptoms, including vision changes. Understanding the physical repercussions of concussions can be...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 11, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a common eye disease that causes acute vision loss. The good news is, you can protect yourself against macular degeneration with supplements such as MacuHealth Vitamins. What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is caused by the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jun 13, 2018 | Dark Under-Eye Circles, Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions
If you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror to find alarming, dark shadows beneath your eyes, don’t stress! Dark circles under eyes can be caused by a couple common factors that you will be able to easily adjust in order to reclaim a fresh, bright appearance....
