by Valley Eyecare Center | Mar 29, 2023 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Optic Neuritis
The optic nerve is like any other nerve in your body. It transmits information from your eye to your brain, it can suffer damage, and it can become inflamed. This condition is called optic neuritis. While doctors don’t fully understand what causes these bouts of...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 22, 2023 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Shingles is a viral infection instigated by the same virus that causes chicken pox. It can create a painful rash on any part of your body. Usually, this looks like a strip of blisters that wraps around either side of your torso. Up to 20% of shingles cases involve the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 1, 2023 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans each year. When it is left untreated, it can cause a loss of vision and even blindness. It is one of the most common causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. The damage caused by glaucoma can...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 27, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
An eye disease could hit at any time. Some issues come with age and others are caused by trauma and serious health conditions. Some eye diseases are minor and treatable, but others can’t be cured. If detected and treated early, vision loss can be prevented or slowed....
by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 6, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Your eyelids are your body’s built-in defense system for helping to protect your eyes. Blinking your eyelids helps sweep away dust, sand, pollen or other debris from your eyes. It also helps spread moisture across the surface of your eyes, too. If your lids aren’t...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 15, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Having an eye infection is one of life’s little annoyances. The good thing is that most of these infections are easy to spot, which gives you the opportunity to quickly seek treatment from your eye doctor if needed. Eye infections are divided into three categories...
