by AEOAdmin | May 3, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
What Is Sjögren’s Syndrome? Sjögren’s (SHOW-griens) syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. It most often causes severe dryness in the mouth, skin and eyes. Sjögren’s syndrome can affect other parts of the body, including the joints,...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 29, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
The cornea is the clear covering of the front of the eye. It bends (or refracts) light rays as they enter the eye. For clear vision to occur, the cornea must have the correct shape. It must also have the power to focus incoming light rays precisely on the retina. If...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 26, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
New ‘Healthy Eyes for Peak Performance’ brochure offers parents and caregivers advice on role of vision in children’s performance What we see determines what we do; and for children in particular, good eye health and optimal vision are critical factors for better...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 23, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Developing vision at playtime There are some children’s games that call for blindfolds or “not peeking until…” or hiding from sight. Most of the time your child is at play his or her eyes are a part of the action. You can find a lot of ways to use playtime activities,...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 13, 2018 | Eyecare Products, Eyesight Conditions
Almost everyone is aware of the damage solar energy, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can do to the skin. What is not as well known is the damage UV radiation does to the eye. This UV exposure is cumulative, so the exposure while on the beach as a child will add...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 9, 2018 | Eyesight Conditions
Spring is officially here and that has many people hopeful warm weather will arrive soon. But often times the change in weather brings on those red, puffy, itchy eyes. Is it Pink Eye or is it Allergies? Pink eye and allergies can come on with similar symptoms and it...
