If you have a struggling student on your hands, booking an eye exam for them is one of the first things you ought to do when searching for a solution. Many people assume that students are having difficulty because they aren't putting in enough effort, have a learning disability, or the teacher's skills are lacking. And while those can certainly be contributing factors, eye issues may also be part of [...]
Your eye doctor in Gilbert, AZ is an important part of your healthcare team. They can help you keep one of your most precious assets: your sight. But they can't do it alone - they need your help and cooperation to ensure that you get the most out of your eyes. Since knowledge is a key component of maintaining your ocular health, we've included three important questions to ask [...]
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month is the perfect time to brush up on your knowledge of eye infections. Both bacteria and viruses can be the culprits, and kids are often easy targets. Use these simple tricks and tips to minimize your child's risk. Good hygiene is key to preventing eye infections in children While you don't have to stress out over good hygiene, it's definitely worth the effort [...]
Eye injury prevention month is the perfect time to brush up on Gilbert eye care best practices for protecting your precious eyes from damage. You're probably already aware of the need to shield your eyes from sun damage by wearing UV-protecting sun glasses for example, but there is still so much more that you can do. Follow these tips to keep your eyes safe, and protect your sight over the [...]
Eat more fruit to increase your water intake. Because May is Water Safety Month, we always hear how we should stay safe around water this time of year. and with good reason, since 100,000 people around the world drown each year. But water safety can also be seen as a way to stay healthy through using water wisely. Dehydration is one of the most common causes of many [...]
It's close to the end of the year and you know what that means. No, not the holidays. It's the time of year when you make sure any money left in your vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is used so you don't lose it. It's your money, so you want to make sure you don't lose it. You'll also need to use any insurance benefits that will expire on [...]
If you are looking into contact lenses instead of wearing eyeglasses, there are several types of contact lenses Gilbert, AZ available. Here are a few: Corneal Refractive Contacts are worn while you sleep and actually reshape the surface of your eyes so you have clear vision during the day, but without needing corrective lenses. Use of these contacts is considered a safe and non-surgical way to get the vision you [...]
Kids who have worn glasses for a long time are often very anxious to start wearing contacts. Also, kids who need to start wearing glasses during the pre-teen and teen years would often like to just start out with contacts instead of glasses. So at what age can you wear contacts? There are several factors to consider before making that decision. How responsible is my child? Will they be [...]
Eye care in Gilbert AZ is specific to our area. The weather is cooling down and the wind is blowing. that means it's allergy season here in the Valley. Don't suffer through those miserable, itchy eyes, find out how Val Vista Vision can help you with eye care in Gilbert, AZ. Here are five tips for reducing allergy-induced itchy eyes: Keep your contacts as clean as possible. That means, along [...]
It's that time of year again. The kids have gone back to school and are working on homework. Over the summer, things can change. Maybe you didn't notice until they were back in school trying to see the board that they're having problems seeing. If you're wondering about their vision and looking for a place to get an eye test in Gilbert, Val Vista Vision is the place. There are [...]
