by Valley Eyecare Center | Jun 1, 2022 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Exams, Eye Health
The health of your eyes is critical to your overall health and quality of life. While some eye diseases can’t be entirely prevented, basic eye care practices can help ward off problems and help you maintain healthy eyes well into your golden years. It’s never too late...
by Valley Eyecare Center | May 18, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Health, High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a risk factor for more than heart and kidney problems. Suffering from poorly controlled or untreated high blood pressure (hypertension) for a long period can affect your eye health and cause eye diseases. Hypertension-Induced Eye Problems...
by Valley Eyecare Center | May 11, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Health
The benefits of an annual exam go well beyond keeping your eyes healthy and in working order. A close inspection of all structures of the eye can reveal a number of systemic disorders, even before you experience any symptoms. Here are some hidden health problems eye...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 12, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Health, Macular edema
Macular edema is a condition where fluid builds up in the eye’s macula. Left untreated, it can cause vision loss. Anyone can develop this condition; however, older adults, and especially those with diabetes, are most at risk. Knowledge is power, so here are a few...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 25, 2021 | Children's Vision, Eye Exams
The school year has begun, and it is a good time to remember how good eye health is essential to helping your children succeed in school. But it is also important to remember that regular eye exams are needed to protect their vision. Here are a few reasons why....
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 28, 2021 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Exams, Eye Health
It is important to pay attention to your eye health at any age. However, once you are in your 50’s it becomes even more important to stay on top of it and here’s why: Risk for Eye Disease Increases During your 50s, your risk for developing eye disease increases,...
