Men’s sunglasses: Which are best for your face shape?

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Posted on September 17, 2019 by AEOAdmin

So, you’re trying to find the perfect men’s sunglasses, a pair that not only deflects the glare and keeps you from squinting but turns your style up a notch. A good place to start is by determining your face shape. I know: You’ve heard this before. Perhaps you’ve stared into the mirror, t...

Where Can I Get a Vision Insurance Plan?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by AEOAdmin

For many people health insurance isn’t available through their work and even when it is it may not include a vision insurance plan. Find out more about where to get a vision insurance plan that is right for you and your family. Group Vision Insurance Plans Group vision insurance can be obtained t...

What is vision insurance, and what does it cost?

Posted on September 9, 2019 by AEOAdmin

The term “vision insurance” is commonly used to describe health and wellness plans designed to reduce your costs for routine preventive eye care (eye exams) and prescription eyewear (eyeglasses and contact lenses). Some vision plans also offer discounts on elective vision correction surgery, such...

What is astigmatism?

Posted on September 4, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Astigmatism is a type of refractive error caused by the irregularities in the shape of a person’s cornea. In this condition, the eye fails to focus the light equally on the retina leading to blurred or distorted vision. It can be present at the time of birth, or can develop gradually in life. I...

Pupillary Distance and How to Measure it!

Posted on September 3, 2019 by AEOAdmin

What is Pupillary Distance & How to Find it If you’ve ever tried on a pair of eyeglasses and experienced (ouch!) instant eye strain, the reason could lie right between your eyes, meaning your pupillary distance could have been measured incorrectly. Your pupillary distance (PD) — the distance be...

Pink Eye Remedies

Posted on August 28, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is not fun (unless you enjoy wearing an eye patch like a pirate). When you have this common and often contagious infection of the front surface of the eye, all you want is for it to be over. If — or when — you get a case of pink […]

Pregnancy: Dry Eyes and Other Vision Changes

Posted on August 26, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Many of the changes of pregnancy are well understood — hormonal surges, food cravings, shifts in mood, morning sickness, an expanding belly — but not all women know that vision changes can also accompany those 40 weeks of gestation. The cascade of hormones flooding a pregnant woman’s body...

Kids Back-to-School Eye Exams, Eyeglasses and Savings

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 by AEOAdmin

As parents flock to back-to-school sales in coming weeks, you may need to add eyeglasses to the pens, school uniforms, laptops and backpacks on your child’s back-to-school supplies list. Why? Your son or daughter may be among the one in four children in the U.S. with a vision impairment signifi...

Why Blue Light Exposure Can Be Bad For You

Posted on August 19, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Blue Light Exposure The LED screens of computers and portable digital devices emit a broad spectrum of visible light. Most of these light rays are harmless, but a portion of the light emitted by these screens is relatively high-energy visible light called “blue light.” Too much blue light exposur...

What Causes Eye Allergies

Posted on August 14, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Allergens are normally harmless substances that cause problems for individuals who are predisposed to allergic reactions. The most common airborne allergens that cause eye allergies are pollen, mold, dust and pet dander. Eye allergies also can be caused by reactions to certain cosmetics or eye dr...