by AEOAdmin | May 16, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye,” is a common eye disease, especially in...
by AEOAdmin | May 15, 2018 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips
Diet & Nutrition There’s no substitute for the quality of life good vision offers. Adding certain nutrients and antioxidants to your diet every day – either through foods or supplements – can help save your vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients...
by AEOAdmin | May 9, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Optometrists Caution Overexposure to Blue Light May Cause Health Issues The American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2016 American Eye-Q® survey revealed that 88 percent of Americans know that digital devices can negatively affect their vision, but the average American...
by AEOAdmin | May 8, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Computer Vision Syndrome A group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing a computer screen for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase...
by AEOAdmin | May 7, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
What Is Hyperopia? Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones do not come into proper focus. Farsightedness occurs if your eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, so light...
by AEOAdmin | May 4, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Eye Coordination Eye coordination is the ability of both eyes to work together as a team. Each of your eyes sees a slightly different image. Your brain, by a process called fusion, blends these two images into one three-dimensional picture. Good eye coordination...
by AEOAdmin | May 3, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
What Is Sjögren’s Syndrome? Sjögren’s (SHOW-griens) syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. It most often causes severe dryness in the mouth, skin and eyes. Sjögren’s syndrome can affect other parts of the body, including the joints,...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 29, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The cornea is the clear covering of the front of the eye. It bends (or refracts) light rays as they enter the eye. For clear vision to occur, the cornea must have the correct shape. It must also have the power to focus incoming light rays precisely on the retina. If...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 26, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
New ‘Healthy Eyes for Peak Performance’ brochure offers parents and caregivers advice on role of vision in children’s performance What we see determines what we do; and for children in particular, good eye health and optimal vision are critical factors for better...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 23, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Developing vision at playtime There are some children’s games that call for blindfolds or “not peeking until…” or hiding from sight. Most of the time your child is at play his or her eyes are a part of the action. You can find a lot of ways to use playtime activities,...
