by AEOAdmin | Nov 12, 2017 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week
Cataracts In Seniors My senior patients frequently have cataracts. A cataract is a cloudiness in the lens behind the pupil and when the cataract is bad enough, it obscures vision. The of the lens of a child’s eye as a clear pearl onion, over the years that clear...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 11, 2017 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week
Reading In The Dark Parents often tell me that their kids like to read in the dark and they are concerned that that is bad for their eyes. When a child or anybody reads in the dark it really does no permanent damage to their eyes or their vision. However, when...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 8, 2017 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week
Patients often ask me if they can use dime store reading glasses, cheaters or magnifiers. And certainly they can, depending on the power. Powers under 200 are usually safe to wear for a length of time without causing eyestrain or headaches. However, since these...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 7, 2017 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week
Many patients who wear reading glasses ask me if they are able to wear contact lenses, and really patients with reading glasses have three options; The first option is to wear what is called mono-vision. Mono-vision means there is one reading contact lens worn usually...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 6, 2017 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week
People often ask me about having their pupils dilated during an eye exam. Now the reason we dilate is the make the pupil larger so that we have a more extensive view of the inside of the eye. Some of the side affects of being dilated include: light sensitivity, and...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 28, 2017 | Eyecare Tips
Winter Weather and Your Eyes When the cold weather hits it is easy to remember to get out your scarf to protect your face, gloves to keep your fingers warm and boots to keep your feat warm and dry. But don’t forget about cold winter weather and your eyes. Here are...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 27, 2017 | Eyecare Tips
Winter eye care tips. When the snow and cold of winter begin to roll in, we often take steps to protect ourselves from the impending cold and flu season. But it may surprise you to know that the cold of winter may have a few potential risks in store for our vision as...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 22, 2017 | Eyecare Tips
We all have a nightly routine. But what we may not realize is that some of our bedtime habits could be harming our eyes and overall health. Here’s a few helpful tips to help you get some better shut-eye: Take Your Contacts Out Before Going To Sleep We know that...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Question: Is there a safe way to wear Halloween Contact Lenses with my costume this year? Dr. Clay Answers: Colored and decorative (or special effect) contact lenses can be a really fun and effective addition to a Halloween costume. There are special effect contact...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 17, 2017 | Eyecare Tips
You probably know it’s important to have an annual eye exam*, but did you know that a personal daily eye care routine helps promote your overall health during the time in between those visits? Here are 8 easy steps including daily protection, healthy diet and bedtime...
