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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment and AMD Care Options in Pleasant Valley

Dry macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects central vision as we age. Learn how early detection, monitoring, and personalized care can help protect your eyesight over time.

Inserting Contact Lenses and Caring for Them: A Step-by-Step Guide

This beginner’s guide walks you through how to safely insert contact lenses and keep them clean for long-term comfort and eye health. Follow these simple steps to build a stress-free lens care routine and avoid common mistakes.

What You Should Know About Eye Herpes

Eye herpes (also called herpes simplex keratitis) may not be as well-known as other eye conditions, but it’s more common—and more serious—than many people realize. Caused primarily by the Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—the same virus behind cold sores (though occassionally by HSV-2 or the Herpes zoster virus), this...

Dry Eye and LASIK: Treatment Options and Considerations

Dry eye symptoms can affect everything from reading to wearing contact lenses. Here’s what patients should know about treatment options—and whether LASIK helps or hurts.

Choosing the Right Eyeglasses Frame for Your Face Shape & Lifestyle

Discover how to choose the best eyeglass frames for your face shape and lifestyle. Explore local availability of designer eyeglasses in Phoenix and find the perfect pair that fits your look and your life.

Your Complete Guide to Contacts and What’s Right For You

Choosing contact lenses isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. With many options available, the right lenses for you depend on your lifestyle, eye health, and vision needs. Below, our Phoenix eye care team at Paradise Valley Eye Care offers a breakdown of the most common types of contact lenses to help you...

What Are the Signs That I Need an Eye Exam?

Regular eye exams are essential to maintaining good vision and eye health. Learn the key signs that indicate it's time for an eye exam in Phoenix, AZ, including vision changes, headaches, eye strain, and more.

Protecting Your Eyes in Phoenix: Tips for Desert Living

Phoenix's intense sunlight, dry air, and frequent dust storms pose unique challenges for eye health. Learn how to protect your eyes from dryness, UV damage, and irritation with expert-backed tips on hydration, sunglasses, and limiting screen time.

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.

How Safe Is It To Rinse Your Eyes With Tap Water?

While many people turn to tap water to rinse their eyes, it may not always be safe. Find out when to use water, and what to use when you can't!

Your Eyes As A Window Into Your Whole-Body Health

Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and conditions? It's true!

This Winter, Don’t Let Dry Eyes Get the Best of You

The struggle against dry eye every winter is real. Fortunately there are eye treatments and home remedies to relieve symptoms.

Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye: Is There a Connection?

Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can affect your tear production and eye health.

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Paradise Valley Eye Care to schedule your appointment.

Why Does My Toddler Blink So Much?

Is your toddler blinking more frequently? Here are some potential reasons why.

How the Environment Can Affect Your Vision and Eye Health

Many scientific studies have confirmed that exposure to various things in the environment can negatively affect our eye health and vision. Read on to learn more.

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous?

What You Should Know About Eye Herpes

Eye herpes can cause several uncomfortable symptoms and recurring flare-ups. In extreme cases, it can lead to blindness. Discover how your eye doctor can help.