by AEOAdmin | Apr 21, 2018 | Eyecare Tips
The American Optometric Association has adopted the following policy statement concerning the use of contact lenses in industrial environments: “Contact lenses may be worn in some hazardous environments with appropriate covering safety eyewear. Contact lenses of...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 13, 2018 | Eyecare Products, Eyesight Conditions
Almost everyone is aware of the damage solar energy, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can do to the skin. What is not as well known is the damage UV radiation does to the eye. This UV exposure is cumulative, so the exposure while on the beach as a child will add...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 11, 2018 | Eyecare Products, Eyecare Tips
People sometimes buy sunglasses the way they buy the rest of their fashion accessories: New pair every spring with an emphasis on fashion over function. They often don’t forget about being in the sun and the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. While doctors advise...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 9, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Spring is officially here and that has many people hopeful warm weather will arrive soon. But often times the change in weather brings on those red, puffy, itchy eyes. Is it Pink Eye or is it Allergies? Pink eye and allergies can come on with similar symptoms and it...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 7, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
It’s a fact of life that vision changes occur as you get older. But these changes don’t have to compromise your lifestyle. Knowing what to expect and when to seek professional care are important steps to safeguarding your vision. As you reach your 60s and beyond, you...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 6, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
If you are over 40 years of age, you’ve probably noticed changes in your vision. Difficulty seeing clearly for reading and close work is among the most common problems adults develop between ages 41 to 60. However, this is also the time when other changes in your eyes...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 5, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Most adults, aged 19 to 40, enjoy healthy eyes and good vision. The most common eye and vision problems experienced by people in this age group are due to visual stress and eye injuries. By taking proper steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle and protect your eyes from...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 1, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Color vision deficiency is the inability to distinguish certain shades of color or in more severe cases, see colors at all. The term “color blindness” is also used to describe this visual condition, but very few people are completely color blind. Most people with...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 31, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
A child needs many abilities to succeed in school. Good vision is a key. It has been estimated that as much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through his or her eyes. Reading, writing, chalkboard work, and using computers are among the visual tasks students...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 30, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Acanthamoeba is one of the most ubiquitous organisms in the environment, but rarely causes infections. When infection does occur, however, it can be extremely serious and vision threatening. Recently, there have been multiple reports of increasing incidence of...
