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...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 16, 2017 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Women’s Higher Risk for Some Eye Diseases Women are more likely than men to have glaucoma and women are also more likely to be visually impaired or blind due to glaucoma. Also, women are 24 percent less likely to be treated for glaucoma. Cataract is somewhat more...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 10, 2017 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Keep your dry eyes health! In order to keep your dry eyes hydrated, they need to stay lubricated. If you lose the lubrication, your eyes will get irritated very quickly. That can lead to eye strain and other problems. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Dependent on...
