As an optometrist at Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City, Dr. John Henahan has had to deliver sad news to many patients during his 20 year career. In this article. Dr. Henahan relates the personal side of vision loss. After this father’s day weekend, I have been contemplating the unhappy news I had to deliver to [...]
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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.
‘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.
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