by Valley Eyecare Center | May 26, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Most people already know how smoking is dangerous to your health. But did you know it can also affect your eye? Smokers are at a greater risk for developing certain eye problems that can cause vision loss or blindness. If you smoke, here are some things you should...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 30, 2021 | Computer Eye Strain, Eye Conditions, Eye Exams, Eye Health
If you follow Valley Eyecare Center’s blogs, you have read how important yearly eye exams are for your eye health. However, you might not know that there are times when you should not wait until your regular exam to visit our office. Here are three signs that it is...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 14, 2021 | Dry Eyes, Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions
It is not uncommon to experience dry eyes now and then. A day in the sun, extra time spent in front of a computer screen, or spring allergy season can trigger a gritty or dry, burning sensation in your eyes. But for some people, dry eyes can become a chronic...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 26, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Occular Emergency, Pink Eye
Red or “bloodshot” eyes happen when the blood vessels in your eyes become irritated and swollen. The reasons for this could be as simple as you: Are having an allergic reaction Have pink eye (conjunctivitis) or an eyelid sty (blepharitis) Have a cold or virus Spent a...
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...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 19, 2020 | Diabetes, Eye Conditions, Eye Health
If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing various types of eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. But there are a few things you can do to protect your eye health and reduce your risk of vision loss. Keep Your Blood Sugar...
