by AEOAdmin | Jan 23, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Annual Eye Exam January is Glaucoma Awareness month, but you should always schedule an eye exam for you and your loved ones at least once a year. Here are just a few reasons why taking the time to get your eyes checked annually is important; Early detection A lot can...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 13, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month An important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 8, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Refractive Errors When light isn’t focused properly, it causes blurry vision. Glasses, contacts, or surgery can usually correct refractive errors, which include: myopia (nearsightedness), which is when faraway objects look blurry hyperopia (farsightedness), which is...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 11, 2019 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Vision changes throughout your the course of your life are normal. However for people under 40, dramatic changes aren’t all that common unless you have vision problems. Normal Vision Development in Adults Under the Age of Forty Eye and vision system development...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 9, 2019 | Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips, News
A study by the University College London findings linked living in an area with high rates of air pollution is linked to a higher glaucoma risk, a debilitating eye condition that can cause blindness. Study Findings People in neighborhoods with higher amounts of fine...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 4, 2019 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
There are approximately 11 million Americans aged 12 years and older could improve their vision through proper refractive correction. And more than 3.3 million Americans aged 40 years and older are either legally blind or are with low vision . Today the leading causes...