Fuchs corneal dystrophy causes blurred vision due to clouding and swelling in the cornea. New research pinpoints the genetic cause and holds promise for an eventual cure.
Struggling to see your iPhone®? New Lens Designs Can Help
The digital age is taking it’s toll on the eyes of millions. A careful exam and new lens designs for eyeglasses & contact lenses can provide better vision for those with computer and smartphone vision problems.
See Better with Digital Progressive Lenses – New Study
Next generation digitally surfaced, progressive lenses provide a new level of visual performance according to a new study from UC Berkeley.
Could Eye-Tracking Replace Polygraph Tests?
New software may eliminate the need for expensive polygraphs by tracking eye movements to determine if a subject is telling the truth or not.
Diabetic Retinopathy Seen in Nearly One in Three Diabetics
The Los Angeles Times (8/11, Maugh) reports, “Nearly three in 10 Americans with diabetes over the age of 40 suffer from vision impairment caused by diabetic retinopathy, and about 4.4% have a form of the condition so severe it threatens their eyesight,”
Spectrum Eyecare Now a Provider for EyeMed Vision
Spectrum Eyecare is now an in-network provider for EyeMed Vision Care. Enjoy the superior service of Spectrum Eyecare and the convenience of in-network discounts.
Polarized sunglasses essential for summer UV Eye protection
Polarized sunglasses protect you from the effects of UV from sunlight and is just as important as protecting their skin according to Dr. John Henahan.
Fish Oil reduces Macular Degeneration severity
Large-scale study shows omega-3 fatty acids may lessen AMD severity At Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City, Dr. John Henahan has long been an advocate for use of high quality fish oil in treating dry eye. Now a new study from National Institutes of Health researchers found that those reporting the highest intake of omega-3 fatty [...]
Women more susceptible to dry eye and sight-threatening eye diseases
Every year, more women than men are diagnosed with eye diseases such as dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Keratoconus treatment study underway in Atlanta
Corneal Cross Linking is a new treatment for Keratoconus that can improve vision and stabilize the cornea.
