January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Posted on January 8, 2021 by AEOAdmin

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a perfect time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. The Stats More than 3 million people in the United States today have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increas...

Include Annual Eye Exams in Your New Year’s Resolution

Posted on December 29, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Annual Eye Exams For Early Diagnosis and Treatment It’s that time again to make your New Year’s resolutions for improving your health. Be aware that annual eye exams not only help to protect your vision, but can also uncover evidence of eye damage from diseases including diabetes or hypertensio...

Best Foods For Healthy Eyes

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by AEOAdmin

A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of eye health problems significantly! According to a study published in 2001 (AREDS), certain vitamins and minerals can reduce the risk of age related decline in eye health by 25%! The Age-related Eye Study (AREDS) was then again updated in 2013 to test dif...

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 by AEOAdmin

The sad truth is Diabetics are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, yet studies reveal a lack of awareness of this issue among people most at risk. Many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision loss, but the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages th...

Covid-19 and Your Eyes

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Could Glasses Protect Against COVID-19? Wearing eyeglasses may lower your chances of contracting the coronavirus, according to a new study from Hubei Province, China. The findings appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology, a medical journal. But does this mean everyone should wear eye protection to prevent ...

Protecting Aging Eyes Through Diet

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Macular Degeneration and Cataracts are common among older adults. Age-related eye diseases can affect anyone. There are ways of protecting aging eyes though! Making sure you are eating properly and that you diet contains all the vitamins and minerals your body and eyes need to stay healthy will g...

Can Multifocal Contact Lenses Slow Myopia?

Posted on August 19, 2020 by AEOAdmin

The (NIH) National Eye Institute is reporting their study’s findings that myopia progression (nearsightedness) in children is slowed with the use of multifocal contact lenses. Myopia increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment later in life. Investigators of the Bifocal Lense...

Children’s Eye Health and Safety

Posted on August 17, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Every month the American Academy of Ophthalmology focuses its educational efforts on specific ocular health advocacy. The Month of August has been designated Children’s Eye Health and Safety month! With Back-to-School right around the corner, its time for parents to remember to include annual eye...

Learn About Swimmer’s Eye

Posted on July 30, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Swimming is a great form of exercise and a relaxing way to cool down. Swimming can, however, be hard on your eyes. Whether you enjoy a leisurely dip in your own pool or compete in the Olympic 200 meter freestyle, you may be familiar with the stinging, burning and redness of swimmer’s eye. Swimm...

How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Radiation

Posted on July 24, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Protect your eyes Wearing sun glasses is just as important as wearing a hat to protect against UV rays. because July is UV Safety Awareness Month, we are sharing some tips from John Hopkins Medicine Organization to protect your eyes from UV radiation for the summer months and beyond. UV Radiati...

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