Tag: retina
How 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 …
Read MoreMen's Health and Retinal Conditions
June is Men's Health Month. This is an important time to highlight various health issues that disproportionately affect men. Several retinal conditions are observed more frequently in men than in women. Here are a few: Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) While AMD affects both men and women, …
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 MorePatient Shares her Sight Saving Journey to Help Others Preserve Vision
Austin Retina Associates patient Debbie Pearson has dedicated her life to caring for others. She is a nurse, author, and senior care advocate, helping families navigate the needs of aging loved ones. Even though she spends so much of her time helping others, Debbie is keenly aware of the importance …
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 MoreSigns Your Child Should See a Pediatric Ophthalmologist or Retina Specialist
May is Healthy Vision Month, and Austin Retina Associates encourages everyone to take stock in their eye health, no matter your age. One question that our team of retinal specialists are often asked is when a child should see an eye doctor for regular exams. A comprehensive timeline recommended by …
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