Understanding and Reducing Your Risk for AMD
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. A serious degenerative eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss or blindness if left untreated, AMD is the most common reason patients are referred
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Dr. Abbey Discusses Latest Dry AMD Treatment Research on New Podcast Episode
While anti-VEGF injections are widely used to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there have been limited treatment options available for dry AMD other than AREDS vitamin formulations and lifestyle
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Dr. Abbey Presents GALE Study Data at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
At this year’s ARVO 2024, the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Texas Retina’s Dr. Abbey presented 36-month data from the GALE study of pegcetacoplan (brand
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Monitoring Age-related Macular Degeneration at Home
As the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common reason patients are referred to Texas Retina. It happens when the central part of
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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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Three New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina
Medical researchers continue to make significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions, and our physicians remain committed to participating in clinical trials that will improve care for our patients.
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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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Dr. Abbey to Speak at Upcoming Retina World Congress Medical Education Event
On October 24, 2021, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, will serve on a distinguished panel of presenters from across the country for a Retina World Congress continuing medical education (CME)
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By Ivan G. Castillo, MD 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
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