by AEOAdmin | Apr 10, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Important Message for Eyecare During the Covid-19 Pandemic For the public’s health and safety, optometrists, ophthalmologists and other doctors are being urged to see patients only for urgent or emergency problems during the Covid-19 pandemic. The importance of...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 30, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Simple Treatments for Common Eye Problems Many eye problems need the attention of an eye doctor or ophthalmologist. Their years of training make it easy for them to diagnose and treat eye problems. But there are some simple solutions you can use safely at home to...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 27, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
A Functional Definition of Low Vision Not all eye care professionals agree with an exclusively numerical (or visual acuity) description of low vision. Here’s another — more functional — definition of low vision: Low vision is uncorrectable vision loss that...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 24, 2020 | Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
What is Low Vision? Low vision is a term used when a person’s remaining vision is impaired enough to interfere with daily activities. Understanding low vision can’t be corrected with ordinary glasses, surgery or medication is the first step to...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 17, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
What is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD)? Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration is a retinal disease that may affect people as they age. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow and leak fluid under the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 12, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The month of February is Low Vision Awareness Month. And what exactly is low vision awareness month? Better yet, what is low vision? First lets start with low vision. Low vision is visual impairment that is not correctable through traditional means, such as corrective...
