by AEOAdmin | Sep 30, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Halloween Safety Month is the month of October, and we’re going to arm you with safety tips and instructions so you can have a safe Halloween. Halloween is a celebration of imaginative costumes, trick-or-treating, and jack-o’-lanterns. Unfortunately, it is...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tips
Healthy Aging Month is observed as a time to celebrate life and the benefits of growing older. Physical and mental health, as well as dietary and social needs, change as people age. A person can take charge of their health by taking steps to age with a healthy body...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 6, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
As people live longer lives, the number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years. Low vision is defined as vision that cannot be corrected or improved with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Blind spots can make driving, reading, and...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 31, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Vision loss is not a normal part of aging, but older adults are more likely to develop certain eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As the United States’ population ages, it’s critical to spread the word about ways to prevent vision...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 26, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Its that time of year again! Back to School Eye Safety and eye health! Eye health is important at any age, but especially in children. According to the National Eye Institute, vision screenings and eye exams are critical for early detection of problems such as...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 12, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Vision Care For Kids: When To and When Not To Vision care for kids should begin routine vision screening as soon as they begin school. This is important, primarily to rule out amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye.” If not treated promptly, it can result in...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 4, 2022 | Eyecare Tips
The month of August is dedicated to preventing eye injuries and vision loss, as well as saving children’s sight. One in every twenty children aged three to five has a vision problem that, if untreated, could result in permanent vision loss. Despite these...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 28, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Ultraviolet Protection for Your Eyes UV radiation can harm your eyes all year, both outside from the sun and inside from artificial sources such as welding machines. That is why it is critical to take precautions against the negative effects of overexposure on a daily...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 21, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Unlike other areas of the US, those of us in the Bay Area get lots of sun all year long, so protecting your eyes year round is important. It is especially important during the summer months when the sun is at its hottest. Summer activities can pose a number of...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Does vision effect dementia? Well, a new JAMA study out says thousands of Americans could be spared the cognitive declines associated with dementia by adding vision impairment to the list of modifiable risk factors* affecting the condition.So what does vision have to...
