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,”
Tag Archives: blindness
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.
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.
Visually impaired benefit from iPhone and iPad “VoiceOver” revolution
Visual impairment is creating a new “digital divide”. Apple is on the forefront of technology to provided access to the wired world with it’s VoiceOver technology, says Dr. John Henahan optometrist at Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City
Diabetes, Hypertension patients need annual eye exam to reduce blindness risk
Skyrocketing rates of Diabetes, Hypetension and High Cholesterol increase the importance of annual eye exams as these conditions can lead to blindness.
Diabetes causes blindness, is a cure coming?
A possible breakthrough treatment may hold the key to curing Type 1 Diabetes, a leading cause of blindness in children and adults. For now, annual eye examinations and special testing are the best way to preserve vision if you are diabetic.
