by Valley Eyecare Center | May 13, 2020 | Prescription, Reading Glasses
The general reason why many people wear eyeglasses or contacts is to achieve 20/20 vision. This is a standard that was set back in 1862 by Herman Snellen, a Dutch ophthalmologist, when he developed a measurement system for visual acuity. 20/20 vision is considered...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Feb 22, 2016 | Eyeglasses, Prescription
Have you just gotten a brand new prescription of glasses from your optometrist and felt as if it is not the one for you? Most of the time, your prescription is the perfect one for you but it takes a while to adjust. Keep reading to find out just how you can adjust to...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 29, 2015 | Contacts, Eye Allergies, Eye Care Tips, Eye Exams, Eye Health, Eyeglasses, Prescription
Maintaining healthy eyes requires regular vision and eye health exams. However, finding an eye care provider that is right for you and your family can be challenging. If you are looking for an eyecare center with Optometrists that are experienced in all areas of...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 25, 2015 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions, Eye Exams, Eye Health, Prescription
Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of eyesight and can be caused by a few different factors. The most common causes are reflective errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. However, blurred vision can be a symptom to health conditions that...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Oct 13, 2014 | Eye Health, Eyeglasses, Prescription
You can find them just about anywhere these days: cheap reading glasses, sometimes for as little as a dollar each. They may be a cheaper alternative, but are they really an adequate substitute for a proper eye exam and prescription lenses? Not really. While claims...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jul 30, 2014 | Contacts, Eye Conditions, Eye Exams, Prescription
So, you’re interested in contact lenses for yourself or your children? They can be an excellent investment for people who want discrete vision correction. Most people never know when you’re wearing contacts, and there are even options that change the...