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 | Nov 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Approximately one-third of all diabetics (type 1, type 2, or gestational) in the United States are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a disease progression caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 9, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, News
Good news for diabetics! A new drug approved Beovu (brolucizumab) by the FDA to treat diabetic macular edema in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This medication may be able to protect you or someone you care about from diabetes-related vision loss. One of the...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 6, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
As people live longer lives, the number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years. Low vision is defined as vision that cannot be corrected or improved with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Blind spots can make driving, reading, and...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 31, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Vision loss is not a normal part of aging, but older adults are more likely to develop certain eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As the United States’ population ages, it’s critical to spread the word about ways to prevent vision...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 26, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Its that time of year again! Back to School Eye Safety and eye health! Eye health is important at any age, but especially in children. According to the National Eye Institute, vision screenings and eye exams are critical for early detection of problems such as...
