by AEOAdmin | Oct 29, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions, News
New research from the University of Queensland has shown for the first time that visual hallucinations in people with macular degeneration are associated with abnormally heightened activity in the visual cortex of the brain. The findings, published in the journal...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 24, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, News
(AMD).Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed more than 2,000 Australian adults aged over 49 and followed them over a 15-year period. The research showed that people who ate between 100 to 142 mgs of vegetable nitrates each day had a 35%...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 18, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infection that can cause blindness, has been identified in contact lens wearers in a new study. The research team found a threefold increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis since 2011 in South-East England. A new outbreak of a...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 17, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Just like the rest of our bodies, our eyes have different needs as we age. That’s why it’s important to know which vision changes are a normal part of aging, and when something more serious may need the attention of an eye doctor. Find out what to expect...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 15, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Every time you blink, your healthy eyes get a bath from a fluid that’s a combination of oil, water, and mucus. This fluid, or tears, helps protect and moisturize the eyes. When something irritates your eyes or interferes with the production of tears, it can...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 5, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Who wouldn’t love to have perfect vision? Being able to see whatever you want without glasses or contacts would be fantastic. Unfortunately, the amazing laser vision of Superman only occurs in comic books. Few people can see perfectly, and most of us experience at...