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 | Jan 18, 2023 | Eye Health
Your eye health is important to both your vision and your overall well-being. Not only should you have a thorough annual checkup, but you should also try to avoid irritants that may aggravate your eyes. This can be a challenge, especially in the Sonoran Desert where...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 2, 2023 | Eye Health
The new year is here! With the turn of a calendar page, we all have a fresh start and a chance to set goals to work on during the year ahead. Make better eye health a priority during 2023 by setting New Year’s resolutions that keep you seeing clearly all year long. If...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 7, 2022 | Chalazion, Eye Health
A red bump on your eyelid can give you an unpleasant jolt of worry. Even if it doesn’t feel painful, it can cause concern. While many people call any such swelling a stye, it might be a bump called a chalazion. These bumps can lead to blurry vision and other...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 29, 2022 | Eye Health
As you age, you see life in a different way – often literally, as growing older changes your eyes in sometimes unexpected ways. The increase in whole-body health matters can affect vision, as can eye-specific issues. These changes do not have to impact your quality of...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 26, 2022 | Eye Health, Irritated Eyes
Busy lives can make for irritated eyes. Driving in the intense Sonoran sun, enduring the dust and grit that blow in from the desert, and staring at our computer screens can leave us with redness, irritation, and fatigue that we’d rather do without. Fortunately, there...