June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month
Summer is here, and for many that means outdoor celebrations that include fireworks, especially around the 4th of July. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in eye injuries. Here are a few
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11 Tips to Protect Men’s Eye Health
June is Men’s Health Month. It was established to help bring awareness to health issues men face and to encourage them to take charge of their health. A number of retinal diseases can affect
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Dr. Abbey Presented Key Results of DAVIO 2 Clinical Trial for Wet AMD at Retina World Congress
At the recently held 2024 Retina World Congress Meeting, Texas Retina’s Dallas Director of Clinical Research Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, presented topline results from the DAVIO 2 clinical trial investigating EYP-1901 (Duravyu),
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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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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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