Millions of people are visually impaired or legally blind. Low Vision services can help maximize independence at work, at home and in the community. As an eye doctor, Dr. John Henahan of Spectrum Eyecare in Peachtree City is usually in the position of teaching others about their health and vision. “Sometimes a patient becomes your [...]
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5 Causes of Poor Night Vision
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. [...]
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.
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,”
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.
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