At Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City, Dr. John Henahan is committed to great vision and the health of your eyes. For younger patients, most eye health problems come from improper care of their contact lenses. In a startling new study, Dr. Danielle Robertson and researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that the situation was [...]
Tag Archives: Eye Health
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.
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.
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.
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
Cholesterol Medications Cut Cataract Risk
A large recent study suggests that taking cholesterol lowering medications may cut the risk of cataracts later in life. The UK’s Daily Mail (1/15, Hagan) reports that, according to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, “statins (medications like Lipitor) could cut the chances of developing cataracts by nearly 40 percent.” In a “study [...]