by AEOAdmin | Mar 21, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are the leading causes of visual impairment and acquired blindness in the U.S., and are key quality of life issues among millions of aging Americans. Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from early signs of AMD...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 18, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Struggling with Dry Eyes? Aside from seeing your optometric physician and following his or her care plan, there are plenty of things you can do to help your progress: Turn off ceiling fans and point vents away from your face in the car or bedroom. Use a room...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 17, 2018 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
In Optometry school, our professors warned us about the challenge of trying to explain astigmatism to the general public. They said, “Keep it simple – tell them their eye is shaped like a football.” While that is generally true, some people may want to know a little...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 27, 2017 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Happy New Year to all of you! With the start of the new year comes resolutions to be the best that we can be in the coming year. Many of us make goals related to health or exercise — losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but one part of our...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 22, 2017 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
What is an eye emergency? An eye emergency occurs any time you have a foreign object or chemicals in your eye, or when an injury or burn affects your eye area. Remember, you should seek medical attention if you ever experience swelling, redness, or pain in your eyes....
by AEOAdmin | Dec 18, 2017 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
One of the greatest moments after the birth of your baby is the first time your newborn daughter or son opens their eyes and makes eye contact with you. But don’t be concerned if that doesn’t happen right away. The visual system of a newborn infant takes some time to...
