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Embracing Excellence: The Three Core Values That Shape Our Practice
At Austin Retina, we actively integrate our core values - serving with compassion, striving for excellence, and practicing humility - into our daily operation and communications. We strive to create a work culture that not only sets us apart but also contributes positively to the lives of our …
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What is Uveitis?
Uveitis is a common retinal condition that we see frequently in our retinal treatment centers across Central Texas. Our team of retinal specialists are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of this sight threatening ocular disease. What is uveitis? Uveitis is a general term referring to …
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Patient Shares her Sight Saving Journey to Help Others Preserve Vision
Austin Retina Associates patient Debbie Pearson has dedicated her life to caring for others. She is a nurse, author, and senior care advocate, helping families navigate the needs of aging loved ones. Even though she spends so much of her time helping others, Debbie is keenly aware of the importance …
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Austin Retina Physicians Recognized as Texas Monthly Super Doctors
At Austin Retina Associates , we take great pride in positive feedback from our patients and peers. Therefore, we are extremely grateful to share that all of the physicians in our practice have been recognized as Texas Monthly Super Doctors or Super Doctors Rising Stars for 2023. Each year, MSP …
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Diabetic Retinopathy: The Leading Cause of Blindness in the United States
The rate of diabetic retinopathy has been increasing steadily over the past several years, and new research estimates that approximately 26 percent of those with diabetes develop this condition that could lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. The likelihood of developing diabetic …
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Improving Sight Through Gene Therapy Research Studies
Gene therapy is a newer, innovative technology that is being researched as an effective treatment option for many medical conditions, including those affecting the retina and vision loss. At Austin Retina Associates , we are dedicated to advancing treatments that can help improve eyesight and …
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Izervay: FDA Approved Breakthrough for Geographic Atrophy
For the estimated 11 million Americans living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), geographic atrophy (GA) can be a daunting reality. Approximately 20% of patients with AMD will develop geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry AMD characterized by the progressive loss of healthy retinal …
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Am I at risk for retinal detachment?
While retinal detachments are not extremely common, they are a very serious condition and can lead to permanent vision loss if not urgently and properly treated. Retinal detachments are one of the many retinal conditions that our team of retina specialists treat regularly at Austin Retina …
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New Georgetown Location Now Open
As the largest group of retina specialists in Central Texas, we are committed to meeting the growing visions needs of our community, and we are thrilled to announce Austin Retina’s long awaited expansion into Georgetown. Georgetown has been named the fastest-growing city in the United States with a …
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Dr. Storey Shares Insight on GA and Diet
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common disease of the retina affecting an estimated one in 10 Americans over the age of 50. Advanced AMD can result in geographic atrophy, which is characterized by loss of retinal tissue. Austin Retina Associates’ Dr. Philip Storey recently contributed …
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