Category: Retina
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Retinal Vein Occlusion
Sleep is vital for overall health, but new research suggests it may also play a surprising role in protecting your vision. Recent studies are uncovering a connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO), a potentially sight-threatening condition that occurs when …
Read MoreWhy You Might See Black Spots in Your Vision
If you’ve ever noticed small black spots, or floaters, drifting across your field of vision, it can be alarming at first. Floaters are often a normal part of the aging process; however, they can also be a sign of a more serious eye condition that requires prompt medical attention. What Causes …
Read MorePromising Gene Therapy Research Brings Hope to those with Age-Related Vision Conditions
Gene therapy continues to show promise in helping restore vision in age-related eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma. At Austin Retina Associates, our team of board-certified retinal specialists is committed to advancing retinal care through our research …
Read MoreWhat is Hypertensive Retinopathy?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious problem itself, but it can also cause a variety of secondary health issues. If you have consecutive blood pressure readings that are above 130/80 mmHg, you are at risk of developing hypertension retinopathy. Hypertensive retinopathy occurs when …
Read MoreSpotlight on Ocular Trauma
Each year, more than 2.5 million Americans suffer from ocular trauma, or a serious eye injury. Sadly, around ten percent of those will result in permanent vision loss. Ocular trauma may cause damage to the outer protective part or the delicate inner tissues of the eye. Ocular traumas are often …
Read MoreHow much do you know about AMD?
Approximately one out of every three Americans over the age of 75 years old is living with some form of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD is also the leading cause of blindness in those 55 years and older. AMD is one of the many conditions that our team of board-certified retinal …
Read MoreNolan's Story: Overcoming Retinoblastoma and Raising Awareness for Pediatric Cancer
Nolan Smith is an inspiring nine year old who was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at just three years old. Nolan’s mom, Courtney, a pediatrician at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, noticed something unusual in his left eye—a subtle difference in the reflection and color when the light hit …
Read MoreDr. Roller Shares Insights on Gene Therapy and Vision Loss
Austin Retina Associates vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Aaron Brock Roller recently served as a resource for an article in Medical News Today about using gene therapy to treat vision loss. Gene therapy is an innovative technology that works by employing genetic material as therapy, like DNA or RNA, …
Read MoreRise in Youth Onset Diabetes and Vision Complications
More than 38 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes sugar and uses insulin. One of the side effects of diabetes is the potential for vision loss and developing serious eye issues like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma …
Read MoreHow Quick Action Saved a Patient’s Vision
At 75-years-old, retired military officer John Robinson never expected that a simple action like picking up a dropped pen could lead to a life-changing event. However, what started as an ordinary day quickly turned into a race against time to save his vision. Thanks to the quick thinking of his …
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