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...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tip Of The Week, Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Approximately one-third of all diabetics (type 1, type 2, or gestational) in the United States are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a disease progression caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye...
by AEOAdmin | Nov 9, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, News
Good news for diabetics! A new drug approved Beovu (brolucizumab) by the FDA to treat diabetic macular edema in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This medication may be able to protect you or someone you care about from diabetes-related vision loss. One of the...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
November is Diabetic Eye Disease awareness month. Diabetes is a condition in which your blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are abnormally high. You get glucose from the foods you eat. Your body’s cells require glucose for energy. Insulin, a hormone, aids in...
by AEOAdmin | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
A new understanding of how some visually impaired adults can begin to see offers a fresh perspective on the brain’s capabilities. A collaboration between researchers at the University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences and the School of Medicine...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 30, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Halloween Safety Month is the month of October, and we’re going to arm you with safety tips and instructions so you can have a safe Halloween. Halloween is a celebration of imaginative costumes, trick-or-treating, and jack-o’-lanterns. Unfortunately, it is...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 22, 2022 | Eyecare Tips
Healthy Aging Month is observed as a time to celebrate life and the benefits of growing older. Physical and mental health, as well as dietary and social needs, change as people age. A person can take charge of their health by taking steps to age with a healthy body...
by AEOAdmin | Sep 6, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions
As people live longer lives, the number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years. Low vision is defined as vision that cannot be corrected or improved with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Blind spots can make driving, reading, and...
by AEOAdmin | Aug 31, 2022 | Eyecare Tips, Eyesight Conditions, Eyewear Tips
Vision loss is not a normal part of aging, but older adults are more likely to develop certain eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As the United States’ population ages, it’s critical to spread the word about ways to prevent vision...
