by AEOAdmin | Sep 26, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Unexpected findings show that the body’s own immune system destroys retinal cells Glaucoma, a disease that afflicts nearly 70 million people worldwide, is something of a mystery despite its prevalence. Little is known about the origins of the disease, which...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 24, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an acquired ocular disorder and a leading cause of legal blindness in persons over sixty.1 AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina, which is responsible for providing clear, sharp vision needed for reading,...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 4, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
20/20 Vision A term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. If you have 20/100 vision, it means...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 2, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
What is it? Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris (colored part of the eye) and adjacent tissue, known as the ciliary body. If untreated, it can cause permanent damage and loss of vision from the development of...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 27, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Types of Low Vision Loss of Central Vision The loss of central vision creates a blur or blindspot, but side (peripheral) vision remains intact. This makes it difficult to read, recognize faces, and distinguish most details in the distance. Mobility, however, is...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 20, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
More than 250 million people are visually impaired worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Of these cases, about 80 percent of them could have been avoided or cured. That’s why regular eye exams are so important. A checkup can be particularly...
