InterMountain Eye Associates, P.C.

Happy New Year from all of us at InterMountain Eye!

From all of us at InterMountain Eye, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday season!

Yikes! 2020 has identified a new type of eye infection! It might be possible for Coronavirus to cause #cornea disease, #blindness, or even loss of an eye. Please seek IMMEDIATE attention from an ophthalmologist if you have been diagnosed with #COVID-19 and develop a red, painful eye. We are here to help. Even over the holidays. Our emergency number is in the contact section of our website.

What does Dr. Vale check at your comprehensive eye exam? During your exam, Dr. Vale will screen for glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts, as well as for dry eye, infection, allergies, injuries, macular degeneration, and inflammatory conditions. Learn more at intermountaineyeassociates.com.

It's Fun Fact Friday! Your eyes are the second most complex organs in your body. They are made up of over 2 million working parts! The muscles that move your eyes are also some of the strongest and fastest in your body.

We all know exercise is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but did you know that it can also stave off eye diseases? A new study finds that regular physical activity promotes healthy blood vessels in the eye and can help prevent macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Read more from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.