Category: Retina
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Did you know that an average of 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year? These injuries result in hundreds of missed days of work and an estimated $300 million spent on worker’s compensation and medical treatments. Workplace eye injuries could be mild such as an abrasion or irritation …
Read MoreAge-Related Macular Degeneration Rates on the Rise
February is AMD Awareness Month , and although we take the care of your eyes and retina seriously all year long, now is a good time to take an in depth look at Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) . AMD is a common retinal condition that our board-certified retina specialists treat frequently at …
Read MoreParticipating in Clinical Research Trials at Austin Retina
Retina research has been instrumental in advancing exciting breakthroughs in retinal care for decades. Austin Retina has proudly participated in clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of almost every therapy used today. Our goal is to not only advance medical knowledge and shape the future of …
Read MoreWhat 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 …
Read MoreDiabetic 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 …
Read MoreImproving 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 …
Read MoreIzervay: 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 …
Read MoreAm 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 …
Read MoreDr. 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 …
Read MoreAre Floaters In My Vision A Concern?
Floaters in vision are relatively common. Floaters appear as tiny specks, spots, or cobweb-like shapes that seem to drift across your field of vision. They are most noticeable when looking at a plain background, such as a blank wall or a clear sky. What are eye floaters? Eye floaters are typically …
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