by AEOAdmin | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
August is Children’s Eye Health Month! Advanced Eyecare Optometry is helping to raise awareness of children’s vision and eye health now that it’s time to head back to school! Healthy vision relates to school readiness, kid’s ability to learn...
by AEOAdmin | Jul 12, 2021 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Summer is in full swing here on the west coast and we are having extremely sunny weather. Are you protecting yourself from UV risks? The U/S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet Safety month! So what exactly does that mean?...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
As places open up and people are getting ready for a star-spangled July Fourth this year, there are a few things to consider here in Contra Costa County. With concerns of Covid-19 still looming many people may be planning private fireworks displays, thus creating the...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cataract prevention is an easy thing to master is you start early and stay on track. June is cataract prevention month, so let us help remind you of some simple steps you can take to keep them in check! Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 11, 2021 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Vision Health Going the eye doctor regularly is important. Having regular eye exams can help keep your vision strong and healthy. Many people think their eyesight is just fine until they get glasses or contact lenses and everything comes into view. Over 12 million...
by AEOAdmin | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
June Eye Health Observances include Firework Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness! Firework Eye Safety Month Many Americans celebrate Independence Day by spending hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks. These fireworks cause more than 9,000...
by AEOAdmin | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
It has long been said that eyes are window into the soul, but researchers are now looking into retinal scans to determine whether they can detect diseases of the brain. New research by scientists at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences is looking at whether...
by AEOAdmin | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
May is Eye Health Month, so check out Three simple tips to keep your eyes healthy all year long! Eye Health Month Tips Tip #1 Stop Smoking! Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration, among other medical...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 27, 2021 | News
The American Optometry Association (AOA) has been holding a virtual emergency children’s vision summit to discuss Covid-19 and the impact it has had on the increased screen time for children. WHAT The conversation at the virtual AOA Emergency Children’s Vision...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Accidents can happen anytime but the risks of eye injuries and vision loss during sports and sporting events is higher than average. Learn more about eye safety and sports here! Prevention and Treatment Regular eye glasses do not offer proper protection so be sure to...
