by AEOAdmin | Mar 16, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
How Can You Lower Your Risk For AMD? If you are at risk for AMD due to your age, family history, or other factors, it is critical that you have regular eye exams. Inquire with your doctor about how frequently you should have your eyes examined. Early AMD has no...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 28, 2023 | Eyesight Conditions
A New Study A new molecular mechanism that may cause age-related macular degeneration has been discovered by a Canadian study published in the journal Science (AMD). The study, conducted at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosement in Montreal, demonstrates how life stressors like...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 24, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
What is Age Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that causes central vision to become blurry. It happens when the macula, the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision, deteriorates with age. The...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 10, 2023 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Millions of Americans, including many seniors, suffer from low vision. Reading, shopping, cooking, and writing can all be difficult for people with visual impairment. It is also not correctable with glasses, contact lenses, medications, or surgery. Sight...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
February is Age Related Macular Degeneration Month Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a type of eye disease that is the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly in developed countries. In a person’s forties or fifties, subtle abnormalities indicating...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
For many of us, tradition dictates that we begin the new year with health-related resolutions. We frequently make resolutions to get more exercise, eat a healthier diet, or quit smoking. And that’s fantastic, especially since the benefits of those resolutions...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Eye exams in the elderly may detect more than just vision problems. A new study adds to the evidence that certain types of vision problems may be associated with an increased risk of dementia. By the age of 40, the AAO recommends that all healthy adults have a...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 16, 2022 | Eyecare Tips
December is Safe Toy and Celebrations Month. Accidents involving children and toys occur far too frequently and can result in eye injuries. Toys cause serious eye injuries, even blindness, to thousands of children aged 14 and under each year. When considering safe...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
An international team of researchers has discovered a new genetic mutation that causes childhood glaucoma, as well as a new mechanism for the disease’s underlying cause. They hope that their findings will lead to better screening for families affected by this...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Safe Toys and Celebrations Participate in Safe Toys and Celebrations Month in December. Because December is the most popular gift-giving month in the world, it’s critical to keep safety in mind as you shop for the children in your life. According to the US...
