Texas Retina Associates First in the Country to Dose a Patient in the DAVIO 2 Clinical Trial
Texas Retina Associates is honored to have randomized the first patient in EyePoint Pharmaceuticals’ Phase 2 “Durasert and Vorolanib in Ophthalmology 2” (DAVIO 2) clinical trial of EYP-1901 for patients with wet macular
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What is Scleral Buckle Surgery?
Placement of a scleral buckle is a surgical approach to correct a detached retina, a potentially blinding condition in which fluid gets under the retina and lifts it away from the back
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What to Expect from a Fluorescein Angiography Test
Retina specialists use fluorescein angiography (FA) to help diagnose and monitor a number of retinal diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, central serous retinopathy, macular edema, macular pucker, ocular
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Dr. Kothari Discusses Retinal Tears and Detachment on Radio Program and Podcast
Texas Retina Associates’ Nikisha Kothari, MD, was recently invited to speak about retinal tears and detachment on “The Human Side of Healthcare” KLRD News Radio program and podcast. She shared the signs
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Dr. Abbey Presents at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2022 Annual Meeting
Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, is presenting this week at the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) in New York City. ASRS is the
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New Waco Area Office Construction Making Great Progress!
Construction on Texas Retina Associates’ new, larger Waco area office is well underway thanks to the great work of Mazanec Construction Co., Inc. Located at 203 Archway Drive in Woodway, Texas, 76712,
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July is UV Safety Month — Debunking Seven Common Myths About Sunglasses
When most people think of UV protection, they think of their skin and sunscreen. Did you know that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may also increase your risk of eye disease? July
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Offices Closed on Monday, July 4, 2022
All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, July 5. We wish everyone a safe
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June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month
By Ivan Castillo, MD Summer is here, and for many that means outdoor celebrations that include fireworks, especially around the 4th of July. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in eye injuries.
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Texas Retina Associates Announces the Retirement of David Callanan, MD
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of David Callanan, MD, from Texas Retina Associates effective June 30, 2022. He has been caring for patients at our practice since
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