September is Healthy Aging Month
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
September is Healthy Aging Month. This month is an excellent opportunity to focus on healthy practices and take charge of your eye health. With more than 40 million Americans aged 65 or older, a number expected to exceed 88 million by 2050, the importance of early detection and treatment cannot be overstated. By 2050, the…
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Healthy Vision is Important for Road Safety
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
Did you know that 90% of driver information is visual? A recent study has shown that 1 in 5 drivers suffers from a vision deficiency, which affects their driving performance. Good eye health is essential for driving. It helps you read the highway signs at a distance to prepare you to get off the interstate…
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What Happens To Our Eyes As We Age?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education,Vision
As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize risks. What Are the Common Age-Related Vision Changes? Major Age-Related Eye Diseases Early detection can effectively…
Read More Unlock the Facts of Our Intricate and Captivating Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
Our eyes, with their incredible ability to see and interpret the world in such vivid detail, are truly extraordinary. From the rich colors of a sunset to the intricate patterns on a flower petal, our eyes work tirelessly to provide us with a clear and accurate view of our surroundings. The human eye, with its…
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Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment and Be Prepared to Take Action!
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive, complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in every…
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Menopause And Your Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
It’s no surprise that our bodies change as we age, and those age-related changes also affect your eyes and vision health. For example, while less than 40% of the population wears prescription lenses by the age of 25, roughly 80% of people wear glasses at or around their 50th birthday (researchgate.net). There are several reasons…
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What Can Visually Impaired People See?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
Just because someone is visually impaired doesn’t mean they can’t see. Visual impairment is an umbrella term that covers a complete spectrum from low vision (can’t read normal news-sized fonts at normal reading distances – even with prescriptive eyeglasses or contacts) to total blindness (cannot perceive changes in light and shadow). Defined Stages Of Visual…
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