May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month
Although rare, ocular (uveal) melanoma is the most common primary cancer of the eye in adults with an estimated 2,000 – 3,000 new cases in the United States each year. This type
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What is an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test?
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging test similar to a computed tomography (CT) scan that allows your retina specialist to clearly see the retina and carefully map and measure
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April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Prevent Blindness has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate the public on the increased risk for women and vision health issues, as well as steps
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Dr. Kothari Actively Involved in Women in Retina Mentoring Program
Texas Retina Associates’ Dr. Nikisha Kothari is actively involved in the Women in Retina (WinR) Mentoring Program, a part of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). Tonight she is serving on
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April is Sports Eye Safety Month
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt each year by sports-related eye injuries, and about 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. Sports eye
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New Clinical Trials Available
Medical researchers continue to discover new sight-saving treatments for retinal diseases that once robbed patients of their vision. At Texas Retina Associates, we are currently participating in more than 20 clinical trials
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National Doctor’s Day
Today we celebrate and thank all 17 of our physicians at Texas Retina Associates as well as all of the physicians who serve our communities. “The good physician treats the disease; the
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Dr. Wang’s Research Published in British Journal of Ophthalmology
Texas Retina Associates’ Robert C. Wang, MD, co-authored an article titled “Extension Study of the Safety and Efficacy of CLS-TA for Treatment of Macular Edema Associated with Non-infectious Uveitis (MAGNOLIA)” in the
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The retina is the layer of nerve cells lining the back wall inside the eye. It senses light and sends signals to the brain so you can see. The vitreous is the
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Dr. Choi’s Research on Filtering-associated Endophthalmitis in Ophthalmology Retina Journal
Texas Retina Associates’ Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD, published an article titled “Filtering-Associated Endophthalmitis after Trabeculectomy or Tube-Shunt Implant” in the March 2021 issue of Ophthalmology Retina. The article highlights the results of
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