by AEOAdmin | Jun 11, 2021 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Vision Health Going the eye doctor regularly is important. Having regular eye exams can help keep your vision strong and healthy. Many people think their eyesight is just fine until they get glasses or contact lenses and everything comes into view. Over 12 million...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
June Eye Health Observances include Firework Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness! Firework Eye Safety Month Many Americans celebrate Independence Day by spending hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks. These fireworks cause more than 9,000...
by AEOAdmin | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
It has long been said that eyes are window into the soul, but researchers are now looking into retinal scans to determine whether they can detect diseases of the brain. New research by scientists at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences is looking at whether...
by AEOAdmin | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
May is Eye Health Month, so check out Three simple tips to keep your eyes healthy all year long! Eye Health Month Tips Tip #1 Stop Smoking! Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration, among other medical...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 27, 2021 | News
The American Optometry Association (AOA) has been holding a virtual emergency children’s vision summit to discuss Covid-19 and the impact it has had on the increased screen time for children. WHAT The conversation at the virtual AOA Emergency Children’s Vision...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Accidents can happen anytime but the risks of eye injuries and vision loss during sports and sporting events is higher than average. Learn more about eye safety and sports here! Prevention and Treatment Regular eye glasses do not offer proper protection so be sure to...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 9, 2021 | Eyecare Products, Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Injury is a leading cause of blindness in children in the US. Most of these injuries occur while kids are playing sports. Thankfully, most sporting injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear. Check out these sports eye safety tips! WEARING PROTECTIVE...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Imagine seeing the world in muted shades — gray sky, gray grass. Some people with color blindness see everything this way, though most can’t see specific colors. Tinted glasses can help, but they can’t be used to correct blurry vision. And...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eye Injuries at Work The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports every day approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Safety experts and eye doctors know that the right eye protection...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Your eyes are one of your most valuable assets. Be sure you are caring for your eyes properly to keep them healthy. Here are some simple tips for caring for your eyes: Be sure to have your eyes checked regularly. Annual exams will help to catch problems before they...
