How Eye Color Develops

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Posted on November 19, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Eye color often is the genetic trait that fascinates parents the most as a child develops. Will the child’s eyes be black, brown, blue, gray, green, hazel or some combination of colors? How a child looks depends on the genetic material each parent contributes to the child. But the parents’ genes ...

What is the Cornea and Why is it Important?

Posted on November 15, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Cornea Definition The cornea is the clear front surface of the eye. It lies directly in front of the iris and pupil, and it allows light to enter the eye. Viewed from the front of the eye, the cornea appears slightly wider than it is tall. This is because the sclera (the “white” of the […]...

8 Tips to Help Prevent Digital Eye Strain

Posted on November 14, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Tired, itchy eyes, blurry vision and trouble focusing can all be signs of digital eye strain. Some of the most common culprits include staring at computers and other digital devices while you read, write and watch your favorite shows. With back-to-school season in full swing, now is the perfect t...

Starting With the Eye Exam

Posted on November 12, 2018 by AEOAdmin

The first step toward good vision health is your eye exam—and it involves much more than correcting your vision with glasses or contacts. If this is your first appointment with your eye doctor, then you’re in luck. In a short time, you’re going to learn more about your vision and eye health the...

Find Relief for Blurry, Red Swimmer’s Eyes

Posted on November 9, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Many of us in Contra Costa County get our exercise all year round in pools, but the end result can leave you with blurry, red swimmer’s eyes. Knowing some basics—like how pool water affects your eye health—could prevent irritated swimmer’s eyes. What’s safer for your eyes—chlorine or saltwa...

Eye Health, Explained

Posted on November 7, 2018 by AEOAdmin

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. We don’t know if that’s true, but what we do know is that having perfectly healthy eyes—excellent vision and clear eyes, free of pain or other symptoms—are crucial to your health and well-being. The good news is that it’s easy to learn more about...

What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Posted on November 5, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Age-related macular degeneration — also called macular degeneration, AMD or ARMD — is deterioration of the macula, which is the small central area of the retina of the eye that controls visual acuity. The health of the macula determines our ability to read, recognize faces, drive, watch telev...

Irritated Eyes? Don’t Brush Them Off

Posted on November 2, 2018 by AEOAdmin

We’re busy enough as it is. So, when minor health annoyances strike, it’s tempting to brush them off as nothing to worry about. A trip to the doctor? What a pain. But, when it comes to your eyes, the real pain could come in not listening to what they’re telling you. Even something like pink...

Eyes Running Low on “Windshield Wiper Fluid”?

Posted on November 1, 2018 by AEOAdmin

What Do Cars and Bodies Have in Common? Quite a lot, actually. One big similarity: cars have windshields; bodies have eyes. And, just as car windshields are equipped with wiper blades and fluid, so are eyes. Maybe you know how annoying it is when your car’s wiper fluid reservoir goes dry – ju...

Macular Degeneration Hallucinations: What You Should Know!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by AEOAdmin

New research from the University of Queensland has shown for the first time that visual hallucinations in people with macular degeneration are associated with abnormally heightened activity in the visual cortex of the brain. The findings, published in the journal Current Biology, could improve di...