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Posted On August 4, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

New Patient Portal System

Texas Retina Associates is in the process of transitioning to a new and improved patient portal system that will go live on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. This secure portal will provide you

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Posted On July 18, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

Why Do I Sometimes Have to Wait Beyond My Appointment Time to See a Physician?

We know you value your time, and we do, too. That is why we continually strive to see patients on a timely basis. However, certain retinal conditions are emergencies, and we pledge

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Posted On July 12, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

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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Posted On July 5, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

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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Posted On June 30, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

Offices Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023

All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday and will reopen on Wednesday, July 5. We wish everyone a safe

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Posted On June 21, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

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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Posted On June 13, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

11 Tips to Protect Men’s Eye Health

June is Men’s Health Month. It was established to help bring awareness to health issues men face and to encourage them to take charge of their health. A number of retinal diseases can affect

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Posted On June 7, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

Texas Retina Associates First in U.S. to Dose a Patient in the Phase 2 SIGLEC Trial

On June 1, 2023, Ashkan Abbey, MD, dosed the first patient in the Phase II SIGLEC Trial, a clinical study evaluating AVD-104, a potential new treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) from age-related

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Posted On May 31, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

Dr. Abbey Presents Phase 1 DAVIO Clinical Trial Results to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Dr. Abbey presented the results from the Phase 1 DAVIO trial at ARVO 2023, the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). The trial was a first-in-human

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Posted On May 25, 2023 / By / Posted in Blog

Our Offices Will Close for Memorial Day

All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We remember and honor all who gave their lives in service to our country.

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