by AEOAdmin | May 9, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Optometrists Caution Overexposure to Blue Light May Cause Health Issues The American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2016 American Eye-Q® survey revealed that 88 percent of Americans know that digital devices can negatively affect their vision, but the average American...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 29, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The cornea is the clear covering of the front of the eye. It bends (or refracts) light rays as they enter the eye. For clear vision to occur, the cornea must have the correct shape. It must also have the power to focus incoming light rays precisely on the retina. If...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 26, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
New ‘Healthy Eyes for Peak Performance’ brochure offers parents and caregivers advice on role of vision in children’s performance What we see determines what we do; and for children in particular, good eye health and optimal vision are critical factors for better...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 23, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Developing vision at playtime There are some children’s games that call for blindfolds or “not peeking until…” or hiding from sight. Most of the time your child is at play his or her eyes are a part of the action. You can find a lot of ways to use playtime activities,...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 21, 2018 | Eyecare Tips
The American Optometric Association has adopted the following policy statement concerning the use of contact lenses in industrial environments: “Contact lenses may be worn in some hazardous environments with appropriate covering safety eyewear. Contact lenses of...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 11, 2018 | Eyecare Products, Eyecare Tips
People sometimes buy sunglasses the way they buy the rest of their fashion accessories: New pair every spring with an emphasis on fashion over function. They often don’t forget about being in the sun and the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. While doctors advise...
