by AEOAdmin | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Managing your diabetes during a pandemic is very important! According to new study, Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology study, the risk from dying from Covid-19 was three times higher for people with diabetes 1 and almost two times higher for diabetes 2 compared to...
by AEOAdmin | Jan 8, 2021 | Eyesight Conditions
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a perfect time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. The Stats More than 3 million people in the United States today have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 29, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
Annual Eye Exams For Early Diagnosis and Treatment It’s that time again to make your New Year’s resolutions for improving your health. Be aware that annual eye exams not only help to protect your vision, but can also uncover evidence of eye damage from diseases...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new study out from China suggests that wearing glasses may help protect you against Covid-19. The study appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology, a medical journal, but what exactly does it mean? Ophthalmologists say there isn’t enough information to recommend that...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
With Covid-19 came a wave of frustrations, the least of which could be argued by some to be foggy glasses while wearing a mask. But for those of us who have relinquished ourselves to eyeglasses for choice or no, find foggy glasses a problem at times even without...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 8, 2020 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of eye health problems significantly! According to a study published in 2001 (AREDS), certain vitamins and minerals can reduce the risk of age related decline in eye health by 25%! The Age-related Eye Study (AREDS) was then...
by AEOAdmin | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Roughly 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys. In support of Safe Toys and Celebrations Month this December, Advanced Eyecare Optometry advises parents to be cautious when choosing holiday gifts for young people and recommends...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The path to understanding diabetes starts with you and up-to-date information from trusted sources. No matter where you are in your quest be sure to have regular check up by your primary care physician, as well as, your eye doctor to be sure you are doing everything...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may have heard that diabetes causes eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without diabetes. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. Are you at Risk for...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since November is Diabetic Eye Health Awareness Month, we are looking at one of the most common eye issues that affect people with diabetes. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? As a diabetic, high blood sugar levels may cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. Blood...
