by AEOAdmin | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
February is Age Related Macular Degeneration Month Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a type of eye disease that is the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly in developed countries. In a person’s forties or fifties, subtle abnormalities indicating...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
For many of us, tradition dictates that we begin the new year with health-related resolutions. We frequently make resolutions to get more exercise, eat a healthier diet, or quit smoking. And that’s fantastic, especially since the benefits of those resolutions...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Eye exams in the elderly may detect more than just vision problems. A new study adds to the evidence that certain types of vision problems may be associated with an increased risk of dementia. By the age of 40, the AAO recommends that all healthy adults have a...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 16, 2022 | Eyecare Tips
December is Safe Toy and Celebrations Month. Accidents involving children and toys occur far too frequently and can result in eye injuries. Toys cause serious eye injuries, even blindness, to thousands of children aged 14 and under each year. When considering safe...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
An international team of researchers has discovered a new genetic mutation that causes childhood glaucoma, as well as a new mechanism for the disease’s underlying cause. They hope that their findings will lead to better screening for families affected by this...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Safe Toys and Celebrations Participate in Safe Toys and Celebrations Month in December. Because December is the most popular gift-giving month in the world, it’s critical to keep safety in mind as you shop for the children in your life. According to the US...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Approximately one-third of all diabetics (type 1, type 2, or gestational) in the United States are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a disease progression caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 9, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, News
Good news for diabetics! A new drug approved Beovu (brolucizumab) by the FDA to treat diabetic macular edema in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This medication may be able to protect you or someone you care about from diabetes-related vision loss. One of the...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
November is Diabetic Eye Disease awareness month. Diabetes is a condition in which your blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are abnormally high. You get glucose from the foods you eat. Your body’s cells require glucose for energy. Insulin, a hormone, aids in...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
A new understanding of how some visually impaired adults can begin to see offers a fresh perspective on the brain’s capabilities. A collaboration between researchers at the University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences and the School of Medicine...
