July is UV Safety Month

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Posted on July 3, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours. In support of July being UV Safety...

Eye Doctors: How Often Should I Go?

Posted on June 23, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Knowing how often you should go to the eye doctor and have your eyes checked is important! Typically, different types of medical organizations will have different rules. Also, depending on your age and your eye health, will determine how often too! Basic Guidelines for Check Ups with an Eye Docto...

Preventing Cataracts

Posted on June 18, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Since June is Cataract Prevention Month, we have been focusing on bringing you the latest information on cataracts, their treatment and now their prevention. Preventing cataracts may be as simple as making some minor lifestyle changes to lower your chances of getting them. Eating Right At the top...

Top Foods For Good Eye Health

Posted on June 10, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Good Eye Health Eyes need nutrients to help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other sight woes. Do your eyes get all the nutrients they need? Popping a vitamin to get these nutrients aren’t your best sources of vitamins and antioxidants. Those come from whole foods, since it m...

Blue Light Glasses

Posted on June 8, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Do you worry about the health effects of blue light emitting from screens? More people are wearing blue light glasses for just that reason! Blue light glasses that contain lenses that partially block short-wave blue light. Research has not confirmed whether or not blue light-emitting devices are ...

Symptoms and Causes of Cataracts

Posted on June 3, 2020 by AEOAdmin

What is a Cataract? Most cataracts will develop slowly and not affect eyesight in the early stages. Cataracts are clouding of the lens in your eye. They can make seeing more difficult because its like seeing through a fogged up window. Over time cataracts can interfere with reading, driving and e...

June is Cataract Awareness Month!

Posted on June 1, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Everyone should know that the leading cause of blindness can be restored with the proper treatment! Cataract Awareness Month PreventBlindnessAmerica declared the month of June as Cataract Awareness Month. There are currently more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older who have cataract, accor...

Springtime is Eye Allergy Season

Posted on May 27, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Eye Allergy Season Springtime brings budding flowers and trees that are so pretty to look at, but its hard to see them through swollen red itchy eyes! Springtime is eye allergy season. The usual suspect is pollen but it can also be dust mites, dust and pet dander that has accumulated from the win...

Eyes are Amazing

Posted on May 25, 2020 by AEOAdmin

The Eyes are Amazing! The eyes are amazing. They do so many things that many of us take for granted. Even today they hold surprises for scientists! A new study out in late April from Northwestern University has discovered the eyes communicate with the brain through more than one type of signaling...

May is Myopia Month

Posted on May 21, 2020 by AEOAdmin

May is Myopia Month Myopia is nearsightedness. Learn more about myopia from the link below! Myopia (Nearsightedness) Information from AOA.org Our Office Comprehensive Eyecare in a Professional and Friendly Atmosphere At Advanced Eyecare Optometry, the doctors are thoroughly trained in the detecti...