by AEOAdmin | Mar 31, 2023 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
According to the National Eye Institute, women account for two out of every three people who are blind or have vision problems. Furthermore, data from the Future of Vision, Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems study shows that women are more likely...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 24, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
During Workplace Eye Wellness Month, join us in raising awareness for Workplace Eye Wellness. It is critical to take precautions to avoid eye damage in the workplace. Maintaining eye health at work is an important part of your overall dry eye treatment plan. What is...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 16, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
How Can You Lower Your Risk For AMD? If you are at risk for AMD due to your age, family history, or other factors, it is critical that you have regular eye exams. Inquire with your doctor about how frequently you should have your eyes examined. Early AMD has no...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 28, 2023 | Eyesight Conditions
A New Study A new molecular mechanism that may cause age-related macular degeneration has been discovered by a Canadian study published in the journal Science (AMD). The study, conducted at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosement in Montreal, demonstrates how life stressors like...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 24, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
What is Age Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that causes central vision to become blurry. It happens when the macula, the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision, deteriorates with age. The...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 10, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Millions of Americans, including many seniors, suffer from low vision. Reading, shopping, cooking, and writing can all be difficult for people with visual impairment. It is also not correctable with glasses, contact lenses, medications, or surgery. Sight...
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...
