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 [...]
Tag Archives: Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Hits Home
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 [...]
Sunglasses: 5 Things to Look For
Spring has finally sprung, and the pollen is diminishing to the point that you actually want to go outside, so it is time to consider how you will protect your eyes this summer. We asked Dr. John Henahan of Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City to review the top things to look for when purchasing sunglasses. [...]
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.
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.
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.
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