Four New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina Associates
Our physicians remain committed to participating in ongoing retina research and providing our patients access to promising new treatment options through clinical trials. We recently opened four new clinical trials: Diabetic Macular
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Geographic Atrophy
On February 17, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved intravitreal pegcetacoplan (brand name Syfovre), the first-ever treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Texas Retina
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Dr. Abbey Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast
Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, was featured in a recently released New Retina Radio podcast for retina surgeons titled “Tips for Mastering Secondary IOLs.” Dr. Abbey discussed approaches to implanting
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Office Openings for 2/2/2023
All of our offices except for Mansfield will open tomorrow, February 2, 2023. However, some will open late. We will be calling all patients impacted by any closures or late openings.
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Winter Weather Office Closures
Due to the winter storm, ALL of our offices except Dallas Main and Lubbock are currently closed today, January 31, 2023. In addition, ALL of our offices except Lubbock will be closed
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Why Do You Have to Dilate My Eyes?
Your retina is located in the back of your eye. On the front of your eye, the pupil is a round black opening in the center of the iris (the colored part
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor Dr. King’s legacy and the values he upheld — courage, compassion,
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Texas Retina Associates Celebrates Employees Who Have Contributed 25+ Years of Service
As a new year begins, we would like to take a moment to thank and congratulate 12 employees who have served Texas Retina Associates for 25 or more years: Laurie A. Griffis,
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Retina Today Publishes Dr. Abbey’s Research on a Potential Toxic Side Effect of Some “Dropless” Cataract Surgery
“Dropless” cataract surgery has become more popular over the past decade and involves an injection of antibiotics and/or steroids into the eye at the time of surgery to eliminate the need for
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Texas Retina Associates Announces the Retirement of Rand Spencer, MD
It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce the retirement of Rand Spencer, MD, from Texas Retina Associates effective December 31, 2022. He has been caring for patients at our practice since
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