by AEOAdmin | Mar 10, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Eye injuries happen at work. According to the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) around 2,000 people in the United States sustain vision-threatening eye injuries on the job every day. Injuries to the eyes at work include chemical and grease...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 5, 2020 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
March is Eye Safety at Work Awareness Month. At Advanced Optometry Eyecare we will be focusing on ways workers and employers can help keep eye safety a priority in the workplace, all month long! Eye Injuries at Work Striking or scraping: The majority of eye injuries...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 3, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 27, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
A Functional Definition of Low Vision Not all eye care professionals agree with an exclusively numerical (or visual acuity) description of low vision. Here’s another — more functional — definition of low vision: Low vision is uncorrectable vision loss that...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 24, 2020 | Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
What is Low Vision? Low vision is a term used when a person’s remaining vision is impaired enough to interfere with daily activities. Understanding low vision can’t be corrected with ordinary glasses, surgery or medication is the first step to...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 19, 2020 | Eyecare Tips
The What Comprehensive eye teats and eye exams are imperative for both children adults. Many children have eye screenings through their doctors offices or through schools. Adults may get screenings through their annual check up at their doctors’ office. But...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 17, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
What is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD)? Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration is a retinal disease that may affect people as they age. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow and leak fluid under the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 12, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The month of February is Low Vision Awareness Month. And what exactly is low vision awareness month? Better yet, what is low vision? First lets start with low vision. Low vision is visual impairment that is not correctable through traditional means, such as corrective...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 10, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Dry eyes are common when your tears aren’t able to provide adequate lubrication. There are many reasons tears can be inadequate, making eyes feel uncomfortable, even burning, itchy and stinging. Finding the right treatment can make your eyes more comfortable....
by AEOAdmin | Feb 5, 2020 | Eyesight Conditions
Night Blindness A condition called nyctalopia or night blindness, makes it hard to see well at night or in poor lighting. It’s not a disease, but more of a symptom of another problem like untreated nearsightedness. What Causes It? The condition comes from a...
