Eye Health, Explained

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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...

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...

Halloween Costumes: What’s Safe For Your Eyes?

Posted on October 25, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Halloween is a time to be silly, be spooky, and have fun. But there are certain things that can put a serious damper on your holiday festivities: a Halloween prank gone wrong, stomach aches from too much candy, and a costume that causes more harm than good. Here are some Halloween costume access...

Eating Leafy Greens Could Help Prevent Macular Degeneration

Posted on October 24, 2018October 25, 2018 by AEOAdmin

(AMD).Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed more than 2,000 Australian adults aged over 49 and followed them over a 15-year period. The research showed that people who ate between 100 to 142 mgs of vegetable nitrates each day had a 35% lower risk of developing ear...

Halloween Safety Tips

Posted on October 22, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Halloween should be a fun time that your child remembers for years to come. Every year, there are several hundred eye injuries related to costumes and masks treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. There are many things you can do to ensure your child enjoys a safe Halloween and prevent a night ...

Eye Infection Causes Blindness: Contact Lens Wearers Beware

Posted on October 18, 2018 by AEOAdmin

A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infection that can cause blindness, has been identified in contact lens wearers in a new study. The research team found a threefold increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis since 2011 in South-East England. A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infect...

Keep Your Sight Sharp at Every Age

Posted on October 17, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Just like the rest of our bodies, our eyes have different needs as we age. That’s why it’s important to know which vision changes are a normal part of aging, and when something more serious may need the attention of an eye doctor. Find out what to expect of your eyes in every age, discover […]...

How to Help Dry Eyes

Posted on October 15, 2018 by AEOAdmin

Every time you blink, your healthy eyes get a bath from a fluid that’s a combination of oil, water, and mucus. This fluid, or tears, helps protect and moisturize the eyes. When something irritates your eyes or interferes with the production of tears, it can result in irritated dry eyes that are v...

Coming to Terms with Vision Terms

Posted on October 11, 2018 by AEOAdmin

If you’ve ever been told by an eye care professional that you need to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, odds are that your particular vision problem was explained. However, medical terms can seem complicated, and it’s not unusual to arrive home after the eye exam feeling confused. Need a little ...

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