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 | May 4, 2022 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
May is Healthy Vision Month, the perfect time to think about the importance of keeping your eyes healthy and safe. The point is not to strive for healthy vision and clear sight during this month, but to remind ourselves to take important steps for preventative eye...
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 | Mar 9, 2022 | Eye Allergies, Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
It’s time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Many residents of the Valley take advantage of the moderate temperatures to get outdoors. But with there’s one caveat to the warming up…spring allergies! Yes, one would think that living in the desert you would...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 26, 2022 | Eye Health
Seeing halos around lights is common if you are looking directly at bright lights like headlights or lamps at night. It is a result of what is called diffraction, which occurs when light bends as it enters your eyes. These instances are often harmless and might even...
