by AEOAdmin | Dec 8, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of eye health problems significantly! According to a study published in 2001 (AREDS), certain vitamins and minerals can reduce the risk of age related decline in eye health by 25%! The Age-related Eye Study (AREDS) was then...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Roughly 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys. In support of Safe Toys and Celebrations Month this December, Advanced Eyecare Optometry advises parents to be cautious when choosing holiday gifts for young people and recommends...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The path to understanding diabetes starts with you and up-to-date information from trusted sources. No matter where you are in your quest be sure to have regular check up by your primary care physician, as well as, your eye doctor to be sure you are doing everything...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may have heard that diabetes causes eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without diabetes. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. Are you at Risk for...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since November is Diabetic Eye Health Awareness Month, we are looking at one of the most common eye issues that affect people with diabetes. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? As a diabetic, high blood sugar levels may cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. Blood...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 2, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The sad truth is Diabetics are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, yet studies reveal a lack of awareness of this issue among people most at risk. Many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision loss, but the American Academy...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Exercise is good for your body but a new study out reveals it may help stave off eye disease and prevent eye damage too. The study’s findings support previous claims that exercise prevents serious eye diseases such as AMD, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, but...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Its that time of year again! Every year there are hundreds of emergency room visits due to eye trauma from Halloween costumes. Let Advanced Eyecare Optometry make Halloween safe by sharing some simple tricks to make sure your child’s Halloween a treat! Safety...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
October is Halloween Eye Safety Month and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning the public against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription, to avoid a real life horror story!. These illegally sold cosmetic lenses may not be sterile...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 4, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Could Glasses Protect Against COVID-19? Wearing eyeglasses may lower your chances of contracting the coronavirus, according to a new study from Hubei Province, China. The findings appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology, a medical journal. But does this mean everyone should...
