by AEOAdmin | Feb 3, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Babies in the Womb and Vision By the second trimester, long before a babies in the womb can see images, they can detect light. But the light-sensitive cells in the developing retina — the thin sheet of brain-like tissue at the back of the eye — were...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 29, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted – until something happens to threaten it. This throws vision’s importance into sharp relief. Here are the most common vision problems affecting your eyes and we share tips for preserving your eyesight. Cataract Light rays...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 27, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Good eye health is not something to take lightly. Follow these simple steps to help maintain good eye health today. Nutrition Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 23, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Annual Eye Exam January is Glaucoma Awareness month, but you should always schedule an eye exam for you and your loved ones at least once a year. Here are just a few reasons why taking the time to get your eyes checked annually is important; Early detection A lot can...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve. The symptoms can start so slowly that you may not notice them. The only way to find out if you have it...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 15, 2020 | Eyecare Tips
Visual Stress Eyestrain is common in today’s visually demanding world. A typical college schedule or office workday involves long hours reading, working at a desk or staring at a computer. A poorly designed study or work environment that includes improper...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 13, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month An important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 8, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Refractive Errors When light isn’t focused properly, it causes blurry vision. Glasses, contacts, or surgery can usually correct refractive errors, which include: myopia (nearsightedness), which is when faraway objects look blurry hyperopia (farsightedness), which is...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted – until something happens to threaten it. This throws vision’s importance into sharp relief. Here are the five most common eye problems affecting your vision and shares tips for preserving your eyesight. 1. Cataract The...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 3, 2020 | Eyecare Tips
Have you ever left the doctor’s office and thought of a dozen questions you meant to ask? We all do that! This checklist for your eye doctor appointment can help you make the most of your next visit to the eye doctor. When you call to make an appointment: Be...
