by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 23, 2020 | Eye Exams, Eye Health
Your eyes will go through various changes as you get older. While you might not wear glasses now, at some point you may need them. Certain hereditary and lifestyle factors could also make you more prone to developing age-related eye conditions. However, there are...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 9, 2020 | Children's Vision, Eye Exams, Eye Health
While the start of the school year may be a little different than previous years, one thing remains important, your child’s eyesight. Healthy vision is often overlooked as one of the necessities for learning. Some vision problems are easy to detect by parents or...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 2, 2020 | Eye Health, Glaucoma
It is estimated that approximately three to six million people in the United States have ocular hypertension and many have no idea they have it. This is an eye condition where the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) is consistently higher than normal. While...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 26, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Occular Emergency, Pink Eye
Red or “bloodshot” eyes happen when the blood vessels in your eyes become irritated and swollen. The reasons for this could be as simple as you: Are having an allergic reaction Have pink eye (conjunctivitis) or an eyelid sty (blepharitis) Have a cold or virus Spent a...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 5, 2020 | Diabetes, Eye Exams, Eye Health
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people between the ages of 20 to 74? If you have this chronic medical condition, you should be aware of your increased risk for developing eye conditions that could rob you of your vision. Eye Conditions...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 29, 2020 | Eye Health, Eye Safety
At the onset of an eye injury, it can be difficult you to know the extend of damage, if any has been done to your eye(s). Eye injuries could occur at any time, including while playing sports, intentional or unintentional blow to the eye, doing work around your home,...
