by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 11, 2019 | Cataracts, Eye Health, Low Vision, Macular Degeneration
The health dangers that are most often associated with smoking are cancer and lung disease. But what you might not realize is that smoking can also harm your eyes and endanger your vision. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 substances including carcinogens and...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 4, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Healthy eyes will produce mucus both day and night. This type of discharge is important for eye health. It protects your eyes by removing dust and other potentially harmful debris from the front of your eye and its tear film. During the day while you are awake, the...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 28, 2019 | Children's Vision, Eye Health
Valley Eyecare Center reminds parents that good vision is critical for many classroom tasks – from reading books or seeing a whiteboard to viewing a computer screen. Without healthy vision, students can face unnecessary challenges not only in the classroom, but...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 14, 2019 | Diet, Eye Health
Carotenoids are pigments that produce the bright colors of yellow, red and orange in plants, fruits, and vegetables. There are more than 600 carotenoids classified into two types of groups: carotenes and xanthophylls. Both groups contain antioxidant properties that...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 24, 2019 | Blue Light, Computer Eye Strain, Eye Care Tips, Eye Health
If you work in front of a computer, or if you use your phone a lot for business or even personal purposes, you may have heard the term ‘digital eye strain’ and it’s quite possible you’ve also experienced it. Here’s what digital eye strain really is, and how you can...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 3, 2019 | Eye Health, Eye Safety, Sunglasses
July is UV Safety Month Summer is here in Arizona, and our sun is shining brightly. July is UV Safety Month, and it’s a great time to reflect on whether or not you’re protecting your eyes properly. What UV Rays Can Do to Your Eyes We’ve likely been told about the...
