UV Spectrum Blue Light: Benefits and Dangers

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Posted on June 13, 2019 by AEOAdmin

The Light Spectrum Without getting into complicated physics, there is an inverse relationship between the wavelength of light rays and the amount of energy they contain. Light rays that have relatively long wavelengths contain less energy, and those with short wavelengths have more energy. Rays o...

Do Children Need Sunglasses?

Posted on June 11, 2019 by AEOAdmin

They absolutely do! Damage to eyes from exposure to the suns harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is cumulative over our lifetime. Because kids spend much more time outdoors than most adults do, sunglasses that block 100 percent UV are especially important for children. Some experts estimate that u...

Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery

Posted on June 6, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Sometime after age 50, most of us are likely to hear our eye doctor say, “You have cataracts.” A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or corneal refractive surgery like LASIK. As frightening as cataracts might...

Your Guide to Prescription Sunglasses

Posted on June 3, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Are prescription sunglasses a good idea? You may sometimes find yourself driving down the road, sun shining in your eyes, as you search in vain for those clip-on or magnetically attached sun lenses that came with your prescription eyeglasses. At times like these, you might find that prescription ...

5 Healthy Vision Tips for Young Adults

Posted on May 30, 2019 by AEOAdmin

You may have heard that the eyes are windows to the soul — but did you know that your eye health is closely related to your overall physical health? Taking care of your health now can help decrease your risk of vision loss and blindness in the future. That’s why the National Eye Institute (NE...

Simple Tips For Healthy Eyes

Posted on May 28, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years. Have a Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam You might think your vision is f...

Are Polarized Sunglasses The Best For Reducing Glare?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Polarized sunglasses always have been very popular among people who spend a lot of time near water. And for good reason — polarized lenses block glare from light reflecting off the surface of the water better than an other type of sunglass lenses. But sunglasses aren’t just for people who love ...

Transitions and other light-adaptive lenses

Posted on May 20, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Photochromic lenses are eyeglass lenses that are clear (or nearly clear) indoors and darken automatically when exposed to sunlight. Other terms sometimes used for photochromic lenses include “light-adaptive lenses” and “variable tint lenses.” The most popular brand of photochromic lenses sold in ...

Contrast Sensitivity Testing

Posted on May 15, 2019 by AEOAdmin

A contrast sensitivity test measures your ability to distinguish between finer and finer increments of light versus dark (contrast). This differs from common visual acuity testing in a routine eye exam, which measures your ability to recognize smaller and smaller letters on a standard eye chart. ...

When “Sleep” Gets In Your Eyes

Posted on May 13, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Eye discharge, or “sleep” in your eyes, is a combination of mucus, oil, skin cells and other debris that accumulates in the corner of your eye while you sleep. It can be wet and sticky or dry and crusty, depending on how much of the liquid in the discharge has evaporated. Sometimes called rheum, ...