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...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand, water and even snow can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 28, 2022 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Most people should have eye exams once a year. But eyesight can change dramatically over the course of year, especially if you are over the age of 50. Here are some signs you need an eye exam more often! Signs for an Eye Exam Eyes become red, itchy or dry You see...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 10, 2022 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) establish that dietary supplements can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. AMD is the most common cause of blindness in older Americans today. A new report, analyzed 10 years of AREDS2 data...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 2, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. The...
by AEOAdmin | May 20, 2022 | News
Retinal Cell Map Researchers at the National Eye Institute of have identified distinct differences among the cells comprising a tissue in the retina that is vital to human visual perception. The scientists discovered five subpopulations of retinal pigment epithelium...
