Category: Retina
What Surgical Procedures Does a Retina Surgeon Perform?
At Austin Retina Associates, we treat many common and complex eye conditions affecting the retina. Often, surgery is the most effective way to correct these issues to improve or restore a patient’s sight, and ultimately, quality of life. Our retina specialists in Austin are highly respected for …
Read MoreWhat Eye Problems Can Diabetes Cause?
If left untreated and unmanaged, diabetes can cause a myriad of health problems, including serious vision issues. Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20-74? If you have diabetes, it’s crucial to make diabetic eye exams a regular part of your …
Read MoreOphthalmologist VS Retina Specialist: Finding the Right Eye Care Professional
When it’s time to get your eyes checked, finding the right eye care professional for your individual needs is important, but it can also be overwhelming. How do you know which type of provider is right for you? Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians, and there are subspecialists …
Read MoreFlashes and Floaters in Your Eyes: When to See the Doctor
Written by: Edward Wood, MD of Austin Retina Associates Have you ever seen tiny dark specks in your field of vision and wondered if you should be concerned? Many people with healthy eyes will see floaters, described as tiny spider webs or dark specks, on occasion. If you are experiencing a sudden …
Read MoreThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves new treatment for retinal disease
Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are leading causes of blindness in adults in the US. Both wet AMD and DME are commonly managed with injections of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) inhibitors in the gel-like part of the eye (intravitreal) to …
Read MoreWhat Does the Retina Do?
The retina plays a vital role in your vision. It’s a thin tissue that lines the inner surface of the back of the eye. Your retina contains light-sensitive cells that receive information and send it to the brain through the optic nerve, which enables you to see. What is the primary function of the …
Read MoreImportance of Routine Diabetic Eye Exams
Many people have delayed their eye exams throughout the pandemic, causing serious and advanced diseases and sometimes resulting in vision loss. This is especially seen among our diabetic patients. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and 88 million US adults are prediabetic. Diabetes is a …
Read MoreWhat your eyes can reveal about your overall health
Did you know that your eyes can reveal other significant health problems? A change in your eyesight can signal more than just vision problems. Austin Retina Associates’ board-certified retina specialist Dr. Jose Agustin Martinez says your eyes can reveal quite a bit about your overall health. …
Read MoreHow does COVID-19 affect your eyes?
The extent as to how much COVID-19 affects your body has been studied a great deal over the past year. In most cases, the lungs and respiratory system are thought to suffer the most damage from the virus. But what about your eyes? New evidence suggests that your vision, and specifically the retina, …
Read MoreWhat Can You Do About Floaters and Flashes in the Eye?
Flashes and floaters that a person sees may be harmless, or in some cases, they may be symptoms of a more serious problem. A sudden increase in flashes of light or floaters may signal a retinal tear or detachment. “Although very common, sudden onset of flashes and floaters should prompt a thorough …
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