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...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
An international team of researchers has discovered a new genetic mutation that causes childhood glaucoma, as well as a new mechanism for the disease’s underlying cause. They hope that their findings will lead to better screening for families affected by this...
