by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 17, 2019 | Eye Health and Safety Month, Eye Safety, Sports Eyewear
When it comes to eye safety, we tend to think of the most common ways we protect our eyes. For example, we use sunglasses to protect them from UV rays and we use safety goggles when running power tools like saws and drills. But the nature of sports can put us at risk...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Children's Vision, Sports Eyewear
Valley Eyecare Center stresses visiting a doctor of optometry for comprehensive eye care Spring is almost here in Phoenix, AZ., and kids are gearing up for another season of their favorite spring sport – baseball, soccer, softball and lacrosse. While parents go to...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 21, 2016 | Eye Safety, Sports Eyewear
Although the Olympics may be over, you may still be in the Olympic mood to play sports and unleash your inner athlete. Whether you’re picking up a sport for the first time, have been a pro for many years, or whether your kids are trying out for a fall team, it is...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 20, 2015 | Children's Vision, Eye Health, Eye Health and Safety Month, Sports Eyewear
April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month. For this reason, we’d like to focus on how you can keep your child’s eyes safe during recreational activities. The safety of your child’s eyes is not something to be taken lightly. Protecting your child’s vision is important...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 8, 2014 | Eye Health, Eye Safety, Sports Eyewear
This holiday season eye safety may not be your foremost concern. However, this time of year can be dangerous for your eyes due to toys, sports and other potential hazards. Here’s how you can protect your precious sight during the holidays. Age-Appropriate Gifts...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 10, 2014 | Eye Conditions, Eye Health, Sports Eyewear, Sunglasses
Summer might seem to be a more obvious time for eye injuries, but winter is no time to disregard your eye care and safety. Bright conditions and wintertime activities can be just as hazardous to your precious peepers. Fortunately, most eye injuries are preventable....