Getting to Know Patrick Williams, MD
Originally from Santa Maria, California, Patrick Williams, MD, met fellow Texas Retina Associates physician Christopher Fuller, MD, in medical school at Texas Tech in Lubbock. That led to the opportunity to shadow
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Ashkan Abbey, MD, Publishes Article on Key Retina Research Findings Presented at ARVO Meeting
Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, serves on the editorial board of Retina Specialist, a medical journal focused on the latest advances in the diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment of diseases
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Getting to Know Michel J. Shami, MD
With more than 30 years of experience, retina specialist Michel J. Shami, MD, has served Texas Retina Associates since 2001, and sees patients in our Lubbock office. Dr. Shami is an active
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Getting to Know Ashkan M. Abbey, MD
Board-certified retina specialist Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in 2015, and cares for patients in our Dallas Main and Rockwall offices. Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Dr. Abbey speaks English, Farsi and
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When Should You See a Retina Specialist
Your ophthalmologist or optometrist can monitor your vision, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and diagnose, treat and prevent a number of eye diseases. However, for some eye conditions, your eye doctor may
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Eight New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eyes
As we ring in 2019, many people are busy making their New Year’s Resolutions. Here are a few to improve and protect your vision and eye health: 1. Schedule an annual, comprehensive
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What You Should Know About Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)
By Ivan G. Castillo, MD Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is a complication of diabetes caused by changes in the blood vessels of the eye. If you have diabetes, your body does not
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Clinical Trials Help Uncover New Sight-Saving Treatment Options
At Texas Retina Associates, our physicians are committed to continually improving care for our patients, and a big part of that involves conducting ongoing research of potential new sight-saving retina treatments. Clinical
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By Ivan G. Castillo, MD November is National Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store glucose properly. Over time, diabetes can damage all of the
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Why Regular Eye Exams are Important
You get your annual physical and regular dental check-ups, but do you schedule a routine comprehensive eye exam? You should. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), of the estimated 61
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