At Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City, we receive many questions about night vision. A common theme relates to complaints of poor night vision (even with glasses on). Other patients report that they have been told that they do not need glasses, but they feel they have poor vision at night and/or when it is raining. [...]
Tag Archives: dry eye
‘Tis the Season…. For Dry Eye
Advances in dry eye treatment continue to provide new options for patients to get relief from their dry eye symptoms.
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.
Airline Pilots have Unique Vision Demands
Pilots have unique vision demands and must protect their vision from dry air, extreme lighting changes, and intense UV exposure in the cockpit. Vision changes in the forties can be especially challenging for pilots. Careful eye exams can create customized solutions to each pilot’s needs.
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.