by AEOAdmin | Sep 27, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Multifocal Eyeglass Lenses Just as eyeglass frames have continually changed to reflect the latest fashions, eyeglass lenses also have evolved. This is particularly true for multifocal lenses – eyeglass lenses with more than one power to help those of us over age...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 24, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an acquired ocular disorder and a leading cause of legal blindness in persons over sixty.1 AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina, which is responsible for providing clear, sharp vision needed for reading,...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 20, 2018 | Eyecare Tips
You rely on them from the moment you wake up to when you turn off the lights at night. But are you really giving your eyes the care they deserve? We talked to Deeba Chaudri, OD, a New York City-based optometrist with LensCrafters, about her patients’ biggest bloopers...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 19, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Uncategorized
There are things you can do to help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best: Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Your diet should include plenty or fruits and vegetables, especially deep yellow and green leafy vegetables. Eating fish high in omega-3...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 28, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
UV Exposure on the Eyes Almost everyone is aware of the damage solar energy, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can do to the skin. What is not as well known is the damage UV radiation does to the eye. This UV exposure is cumulative, so the exposure while on the...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 20, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
More than 250 million people are visually impaired worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Of these cases, about 80 percent of them could have been avoided or cured. That’s why regular eye exams are so important. A checkup can be particularly...
