Tag: 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. Edward Wood Published in Leading Ophthalmology Journal
Austin Retina Associates’ very own Dr. Edward Wood recently had a paper published in the top ophthalmology journal – Progress in Retinal and Eye Research . The paper, “Cellular and subcellular optogenetic approaches towards neuroprotection and vision restoration,” explores how optogenetics can …
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Welcome Dr. Aaron Roller
Austin Retina Associates is the largest group of retina specialists in Central Texas, and we are committed to meeting the growing vision needs of our community. We are excited to announce the newest member of our highly specialized team, Dr. Aaron Brock Roller . Dr. Roller has vast experience in …
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Retina Care Highlights January 2023
Keep up with the latest retinal care and clinical research highlights from Austin Retina Associates. Case Report: Inherited Retinal Dystrophy This is a patient with an inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD) due to a genetic mutation. The retinal dystrophies are a group of rare diseases that cause …
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What 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 …
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Importance 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 …
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What 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. …
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What 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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Austin Retina Associates’ Patient Warns Others Not To Ignore Changes in Vision
Over the past year, medical providers have reported an increase in delayed medical care due to pandemic-related fear. Ignoring symptoms and postponing appointments has resulted in serious health concerns for many patients. Anna Stehle, a behavioural unit teacher, almost lost her eyesight after …
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How Retinal Conditions Are Treated
Measuring between 30mm and 40mm in diameter and half a millimeter in thickness, the delicate structure of the retina belies its complexity. In spite of its diminutive size, the retina is a complex instrument comprising 200 million photoreceptive neurons. These neurons transmit light signals that we …
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