NOVEMBER IS AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH At Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City, Dr. John Henahan considers educating diabetic patients one of his most important missions. That is because diabetes is the single leading cause of irreversible vision loss in Americans under 70 years of age. During this month, please visit stopdiabetes.org to learn more about this [...]
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Eye Injury would have been prevented by Safety Glasses
We have all been reminded of the importance of safety glasses when using grinders, power saws and weed trimmers, says Dr. John Henahan of Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City. ”An unfortunate patient in my office the other day reminded me of just how any tool can cause a serious eye injury.” “A young man came [...]
Diabetic Retinopathy Seen in Nearly One in Three Diabetics
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,”
Keratoconus treatment study underway in Atlanta
Corneal Cross Linking is a new treatment for Keratoconus that can improve vision and stabilize the cornea.
Annual Eye Exam Critical for Patients with Diabetes
Diabetes causes diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in Americans. At Spectrum Eyecare, Dr. Henahan specializes in finding diabetes and helping prevent vision loss.