Texas Retina Associates Participating in Phase III Clinical Trial for Choroidal Melanoma
Under the leadership of principal investigator Timothy Fuller, MD, Texas Retina is now participating in the Phase III AU-011 clinical trial (CoMpass) for treatment of small choroidal (ocular) melanoma. Together with Aura
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Protect Your Eyes at Work
About 2,000 workers sustain job-related eye injuries each day according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Did you know that 90% of these injuries could have been avoided by wearing proper eye
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Dr. Abbey Recognized as a 2023 Top 10 Reviewer for Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers + Imaging Retina Medical Journal
The medical journal Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers + Imaging Retina (OSLI Retina) recently recognized Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD as a “2023 Top 10 Reviewer” in recognition of the quantity, quality
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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
In honor of March’s designation as Workplace Eye Wellness Month by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, here are a few tips on how to avoid digital eye strain: Make taking breaks a
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What is an Amsler Grid?
An Amsler grid is a tool that can help detect early signs of retinal disease that affect the macula which is the center of vision in the retina. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
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Shining a Spotlight on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. AMD, a deterioration, or
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Protect Your Eyes When Enjoying Holiday Champagne
While a popular way to celebrate and ring in the new year, popping open a bottle of champagne can be dangerous. Did you know that a champagne cork can fly up to
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Holiday Office Closure
Happy Holidays from Texas Retina Associates! Our offices will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023. We wish you and your family health and happiness this holiday season!
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Keep an Eye on Safety When Purchasing and Playing with Holiday Gifts
A 2019 study published in the medical journal Pediatrics found that eye injuries from airsoft, BB, pellet and paintball guns have risen by 50% since 1990. In fact, since 2010, the number
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Celebrating Our Visionary Founders
Many of our “founding physicians” met for dinner this past weekend, including Albert Vaiser, MD, and William Hutton, MD, who along with William Snyder, MD, established Texas Retina Associates more than 50 years
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