At Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City, Dr. John Henahan is committed to reducing the number of people losing vision or becoming legally blind from macular degeneration (AMD). Please read this important information and discuss it with your doctor if your regularly take aspirin. Discussing the new study, HealthDay (1/6, Mozes) reports, “Daily aspirin use among seniors may [...]
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Dry Macular Degeneration treatment trial to start
New stem cell therapy may offer hope to millions suffering from dry macular degeneration, reports Dr. John Henahan.
Top 5 Resolutions to Preserve Your Eyes and Vision
Dr. John Henahan of Spectrum Eyecare offers his top 5 resolutions for preserving your eyes and vision in 2011.
Nutrition and Healthy Diet Can Save Your Vision
Dr. Andrew Weil weighs in on prevention of macular degeneration, the number one cause of vision loss in older Americans.
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 [...]
Vitamins Supplements May Help Prevent Macular Degeneration
Judicious use of supplements, especially lutein/zeaxanthin and certain vitamins can reduce the risk of Macular Degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Read more
Vision FAQ's – Adults
This article which appears in the December Healthwise section of The Citizen, answers many common questions about Adult Vision. See our previous article on Children’s Vision and look for our January article on Senior’s Vision. I see great, why should I have an eye exam? Even if you have perfect vision, most organizations, like the [...]