by Valley Eyecare Center | May 15, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Is your eye twitching? It can be distracting and uncomfortable. An eye twitch can appear without notice and go away in a short time. What causes an eye twitch? And how can you get rid of one? What Can Cause Your Eye to Twitch There are numerous common things that can...
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...
