by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 17, 2019 | Contacts, Eye Care Tips, Eye Exams, Eye Health
Choosing the best eye doctor for your needs can be difficult. Those who are healthy versus individuals with eye conditions need different treatments and routine care. Optometrists are doctors that specialize in eye health. They perform regular eye exams, prescribe...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 13, 2019 | Eye Health, Low Vision
If you’re able to see, but struggle doing everyday tasks because of poor eyesight, you may have low vision. For people with low vision, glasses, contacts, and even surgery cannot make their sight better. This is debilitating, but there are ways to cope. Here are...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 7, 2019 | Eye Exams, Eye Health
Your eyes aren’t just the window to the soul—they also can reveal a lot about your heart. High blood pressure or blocked arteries can be visible through the eyes. Within your eyes, there are tiny blood vessels called, retina vasculature. These vessels are linked with...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 30, 2019 | Diet, Eye Health
Nutrition plays an important role in all aspects of well-being, including eye health. The food you eat act as building blocks and defense for your body, and without a proper foundation, your eye health will suffer. Learn what you need to eat for optimal eye health and...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Eye Care Tips, Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects over 4 million Americans—nine out of 10 of them being women. A common symptom of Sjogren’s syndrome is dry eyes caused by insufficient secretion of tears or an increased occurrence of tears evaporating. Since it...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Corneal Ulcers, Eye Conditions, Eye Health
Uncomfortable and unsightly, corneal ulcers can disrupt your life. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the cornea, the thin, colored layer covering the iris. Characteristic of corneal ulcers are red, itchy, puss-filled eyes accompanied with blurry vision. If not treated...
