Tag: Retina
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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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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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November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder involving high levels of blood sugar that, if left unmanaged, can lead to a slew of serious health issues, including eye damage. According to the CDC, just over 1 in 10 Americans have some form of diabetes and approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US have prediabetes. …
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Can Stress Lead to Retina Damage?
Stress is an emotional response that we experience both mentally and physically in situations that are dangerous, antagonistic, frustrating, or intense. More than just a feeling, it can have a profound effect on all aspects of our health. But can it damage the retina? The Biology of Stress When we …
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How to Protect Your Eyes From Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious medical emergency that can result in full and permanent vision loss in the affected eye if left untreated. It occurs when the retina , which is the thin layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, becomes separated from its normal position. This …
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