by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 15, 2020 | Dry Eyes, Eye Exams, Eye Health
For healthy individuals, an alcoholic drink now and then will usually not cause serious harm to your eye health. You could experience some temporary effects that could affect your vision if you drink a little too much. However, you should be concerned if you consume...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 24, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
While the sun might seem brighter during Arizona’s spring and summer months, that does not mean you should go without eye protection during the rest of the year. Regardless of the time of year or whether it is a cloudy day, your eyes still need to be protected from...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 17, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
If you have ever experienced an eye twitch, you know how annoying it can be. But have you ever wondered why your eye might suddenly start twitching and continue for minutes, hours, or sometimes even days? Here are a few common causes of eye twitching. Causes for Eye...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 12, 2019 | Diabetes, Eye Health, Retina
Your eye’s retina has a very important job. It sends images to your brain via the optic nerve. If not treated right away, a detached retina can lead to blindness, which makes it a dangerous eye injury. What is a Detached Retina? A retinal attachment occurs when the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 4, 2019 | Eye Health
When people think of what happens with a traumatic brain injury or a concussion (which is technically a milder form of a TBI), most associate these injuries with confusion, headache, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. These symptoms alone are enough to seek medical...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 13, 2019 | Diabetes, Eye Health
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this annual event is to spread awareness and educate the public about type 1 diabetes. Diabetes, whether it is type 1 or type 2, raises the risk for many serious health conditions. It can also increase your risk of...
