Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Texas Retina Associates Where your vision is our mission ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.texasretina.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.texasretina.com/blog) - Latest news about Texas Retina Associates and its physicians. Developments in retinal research, new clinical trials and treatment of retinal diseases. - [Texas Retina First in the US to Randomize a Patient in the i-SIGHT2 Bioelectric Therapy for Dry AMD Clinical Trial](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/08/06/texas-retina-first-in-the-us-to-randomize-a-patient-in-the-i-sight2-bioelectric-therapy-for-dry-amd-clinical-trial) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Patrick Williams was first in the US to randomize a patient in the i-SIGHT2 clinical trial for intermediate to advanced dry AMD. - [Dr. Abbey Participates in ReachMD CME on Sustained-Delivery TKIs for Wet AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/08/04/dr-abbey-participates-in-reachmd-cme-on-sustained-delivery-tkis-for-wet-amd) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey recently participated in a ReachMD CME program through about the science and strategy of sustained-delivery TKIs in wet AMD. - [Getting to Know Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/07/28/getting-to-know-rene-y-choi-md-phd) - Dr. Rene Choi joined Texas Retina serves the Denton and Frisco communities. He is actively involved in research and refining advanced surgical techniques. - [What is a Vitrectomy?](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/07/23/4960) - Texas Retina explains what to expect from vitrectomy, a surgical procedure used to correct conditions like retinal detachment, macular hole and macular pucker. - [Dr. Abbey Spoke About Vitrectomy and Light Adjustable Lenses at ASRS 2026](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/07/20/dr-abbey-spoke-about-vitrectomy-and-light-adjustable-lenses-at-asrs-2026) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey discussed the impact of vitrectomy on light adjustable lenses before final laser lock-in in post-cataract surgery at ASRS 2026. - [Dr. Wang Receives Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/17/dr-wang-receives-honor-award-from-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Robert Wang has earned the Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) for contributions to their scientific programs. - [Dr. Williams Receives Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/07/13/dr-williams-receives-honor-award-from-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Patrick Williams has earned the Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). - [July is UV Safety Month — Debunking Seven Common Myths About Sunglasses](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/07/10/july-is-uv-safety-month-debunking-seven-common-myths-about-sunglasses) - Long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase your risk of eye disease. Texas Retina shares 7 common myths about sunglasses and your eye health. - [Dr. Abbey Publishes Article on Home OCT Monitoring for Wet AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/07/06/dr-abbey-publishes-article-on-home-oct-monitoring-for-wet-amd) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey explores how home OCT monitoring may help detect recurring disease activity earlier in patients with wet AMD. - [Offices Closed on Friday, July 3, 2026](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/29/offices-closed-on-tuesday-july-4-2023) - All Texas Retina offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. We will reopen on Monday, July 6. Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! - [June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/26/june-is-fireworks-eye-safety-awareness-month-2) - 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. Here are a few fast facts: Most fireworks injuries happen between mid-June and mid-July. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s most recent annual fireworks injury - [Construction Update on Texas Retina’s New Frisco Ophthalmology Complex](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/25/construction-update-on-texas-retinas-new-frisco-ophthalmology-complex) - Construction is progressing on Texas Retina’s new state-of-the-art ophthalmology complex in Frisco, Texas, which remains on schedule to open in late 2026. - [Dr. Abbey Shares Clinical Insights on Management of Wet AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/16/dr-abbey-shares-clinical-insights-on-management-of-wet-amd) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey discusses using OCT to guide wet AMD treatment strategies and how he thinks about anti-VEGF durability in retina practice. - [11 Tips to Protect Men's Eye Health](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/10/11-tips-to-protect-mens-eye-health) - June has been designated Men’s Health Month, and Texas Retina shares 11 steps men can take to help protect their eye health and vision. - [Dr. Choi Discusses Macular Hole Diagnosis, Surgery and Management](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/07/dr-choi-discusses-macular-hole-diagnosis-surgery-and-management) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Rene Y. Choi spoke about macular holes at the Excellence in Eye Care Symposium, the 2026 annual meeting of Cornea Associates of Texas. - [Dr. Abbey Discusses the New Era of Geographic Atrophy Management](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/06/02/dr-abbey-discusses-the-new-era-of-geographic-atrophy-management) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan M. Abbey discusses the evolving treatment landscape for geographic atrophy (GA) in a three-part Ophthalmology Times video series. - [Getting to Know Ocular Oncologist Timothy S. Fuller, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/26/getting-to-know-ocular-oncologist-timothy-s-fuller-md) - At Texas Retina Associates, we have been caring for ocular melanoma patients for over 40 years. Get to know ocular oncologist Dr. Timothy Fuller. - [Our Offices Will Close for Memorial Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/21/our-offices-will-close-for-memorial-day-2) - All Texas Retina offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. - [Dr. Abbey Presented on Retinal Sustained Drug Delivery Research at Retina World Congress](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/19/dr-abbey-presented-on-retinal-sustained-drug-delivery-research-at-retina-world-congress) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey presented on the evolving clinical trial landscape for sustained drug delivery in retinal disease at Retina World Congress 2026. - [May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/18/may-is-ocular-melanoma-awareness-month-3) - Ocular (uveal) melanoma is a rare but dangerous disease. At Texas Retina, we have been caring for patients with ocular melanoma for more than 40 years. - [Dr. Abbey Discusses Retinal Vein Occlusion as a Marker of Systemic Risk](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/11/dr-abbey-discusses-retinal-vein-occlusion-as-a-marker-of-systemic-risk) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey recently appeared on the ReachMD podcast to discuss retinal vein occlusion as a marker of systemic risk. - [May is Healthy Vision Month: 10 Steps to Protect Your Eyes](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/05/may-is-healthy-vision-month-10-steps-to-protect-your-eyes) - The National Eye Institute has designated May as Healthy Vision Month. Texas Retina shares 10 ways to protect your eye health and vision. - [New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/05/01/new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina-6) - Texas Retina recently opened six new clinical trials, offering our patients access to promising new treatments for several different retinal conditions. - [Texas Retina Team Publishes Results of COED Trial for Diabetic Macular Edema](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/04/24/texas-retina-team-publishes-results-of-coed-trial-for-diabetic-macular-edema) - The prospective COED trial for diabetic macular edema (DME) was conducted exclusively at Texas Retina, and the results were recently published in Retina. - [What to Expect from a Fluorescein Angiography Test](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/04/17/what-to-expect-from-a-fluorescein-angiography-test) - At Texas Retina, we use fluorescein angiography, a photographic study of the retina’s blood supply, to help diagnose and monitor a number of retinal diseases. - [April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/04/07/april-is-womens-eye-health-and-safety-month-2) - April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and Texas Retina encourages women to make their own eye health a priority. Learn steps to prevent vision loss. - [Honoring Our Physicians](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/03/30/honoring-our-physicians-3) - Texas Retina celebrates Doctors' Day and honors our wonderful physicians and all the doctors who care for patients throughout the communities we serve. - [Why Do You Have to Check My Vision So Often?](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/03/23/why-do-you-have-to-check-my-vision-so-often) - Patients often ask why we have to check their vision every time they come into our office, especially if we just saw them a week or two ago. The main reason is that with many retinal conditions, your vision can change quickly, even from one day to the next. Monitoring these changes is important to - [Protect Your Eyes at Work](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/03/17/protect-your-eyes-at-work) - March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Be sure to wear safety glasses when doing something that could cause an object or substance to fly into your eye. - [Dr. Abbey Discusses Retinal Vein Occlusion on ReachMD Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/03/12/dr-abbey-discusses-retinal-vein-occlusion-on-reachmd-podcast) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey recently discussed how to distinguish between urgent and monitorable retinal vein occlusion on the ReachMD podcast. - [March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/03/10/march-is-workplace-eye-wellness-month) - March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and Texas Retina shares tips on how to avoid digital eye strain. - [What is an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test?](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/03/02/what-is-an-optical-coherence-tomography-oct-test) - Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is one of the most common tests we perform at Texas Retina and is used to help diagnose and monitor many retinal diseases. - [Dr. Solley Invited to Teach TCU Medical Students](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/02/26/dr-solley-invited-to-teach-tcu-medical-students) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Wayne Solley was recently invited to teach first- and fourth-year medical students at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth. - [What is an Amsler Grid?](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/02/17/4869) - Texas Retina shares how a simple tool called an Amsler grid can help detect problems with central vision, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). - [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/02/13/happy-valentines-day) - Texas Retina is grateful for the patients who place their trust in us! - [How Your Heart's Health Can Affect Your Eyes](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/02/10/how-your-hearts-health-can-affect-your-eyes) - In recognition of American Heart Month, Texas Retina shares 6 steps you can take to keep both your heart and your eyes healthy. - [Understanding and Reducing Your Risk for AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/02/05/understanding-and-reducing-your-risk-for-amd) - February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Texas Retina shares 7 ways to take control of your eye health and reduce your risk of AMD. - [All Offices Open on 1/29/26!](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/28/all-offices-open-on-1-29-26) - We are happy to report that all Texas Retina offices will be back to normal operating hours tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026. - [Winter Weather Update for 1/28/26](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/27/winter-weather-update-for-1-28-26) - Due to the winter weather, some Texas Retina offices will be closed on January 28, 2026. Additionally, some office will open late. - [Winter Weather Office Closures for 1/27/26](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/26/winter-weather-office-closures-for-1-27-26) - Several Texas Retina offices will be closed on January 27, 2026 due to winter weather. Lubbock will be open, and Dallas Main and Dallas North will open late. - [Winter Weather Office Closures for 1/26/26](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/25/winter-weather-office-closures-for-1-26-26) - Due to the winter weather, ALL Texas Retina offices except for Lubbock will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Our Lubbock office will open at 8 am. - [Understanding Your Insurance Coverage in the New Year and How It Can Impact Your Retina Care](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/22/understanding-your-insurance-coverage-in-the-new-year-and-how-it-can-impact-your-retina-care) - Texas Retina shares what you should know about health insurance coverage in 2026 and how it could impact your retina care, including Medicare Advantage changes. - [Dr. Choi Publishes on a New Vitreoretinal Surgical Technique](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/19/dr-choi-publishes-on-a-new-vitreoretinal-surgical-technique) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Rene Choi developed a new surgical technique for addressing submacular hemorrhages associated with wet age-related macular degeneration. - [New Research on Early Genetic Evolution of Driver Mutations in Uveal Melanoma](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/13/new-research-on-early-genetic-evolution-of-driver-mutations-in-uveal-melanoma) - Texas Retina participated in a multi-center clinical research study to better understand early genetic evolution and malignant transformation of uveal melanoma. - [Dr. Abbey Publishes Case Report on New Approach to Treating Chronic Postoperative Cystoid Macular Edema](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/05/dr-abbey-publishes-case-report-on-new-approach-to-treating-chronic-postoperative-cystoid-macular-edema) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey examines use of an injectable intravitreal fluocinolone acetonide implant to treat chronic postoperative cystoid macular edema. - [8 New Year's Resolutions for Your Eye Health](https://www.texasretina.com/2026/01/02/2021-new-years-resolutions-for-your-eyes) - Texas Retina shares 8 New Year’s resolutions to improve your eye health and protect your vision. - [Happy New Year!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/31/happy-new-year-6) - Texas Retina wishes everyone Happy New Year and thanks all our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends for placing your trust in our team. - [Protect Your Eyes When Enjoying Holiday Champagne](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/29/protect-your-eyes-when-enjoying-holiday-champagne) - While a popular way to celebrate and ring in the new year, popping open a bottle of champagne can be dangerous. Did you know that a champagne cork can fly up to 50 mph as it leaves the bottle? If that cork hits your eye, it can cause penetrating ocular trauma, including retinal detachment. If - [Holiday Office Closure](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/24/holiday-office-closure-2) - Happy Holidays from Texas Retina! Our offices will be closed Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025. We wish you and your family health and happiness this holiday season! - [What to Expect at Your Retina Exam](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/17/what-to-expect-at-your-retina-exam) - Texas Retina makes every effort to evaluate, test, diagnose and treat all on the same day. Learn what to expect from a comprehensive retina exam. - [Know the Early Warning Signs of a Retinal Detachment](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/12/know-the-early-warning-signs-of-a-retinal-detachment) - Texas Retina shares the early warning signs of a retinal detachment along with steps you can take to help prevent retinal tears and detachment. - [Keep an Eye on Safety When Choosing Holiday Gifts](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/04/keep-an-eye-on-safety-when-purchasing-and-playing-with-holiday-gifts-2) - Texas Retina urges you to keep an eye on safety when choosing holiday gifts and shares proper precautions to help prevent eye Injuries from projectile toys. - [Dr. Abbey Discusses New Treatment for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/12/01/dr-abbey-discusses-new-treatment-for-macular-telangiectasia-type-2) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey discusses evolving care for macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2, including the newly approved Encelto (NT-501 implant) - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/24/happy-thanksgiving-3) - Texas Retina wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! - [How Smoking Can Affect Your Eye Health](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/20/how-smoking-can-affect-your-eye-health) - Texas Retina shares how smoking can affect your eye health and vision, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and uveitis. - [Celebrating Family Caregivers](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/18/celebrating-national-family-caregivers-month) - Texas Retina celebrates National Family Caregivers Month and recognizes all who care for family members, friends and neighbors with health needs. - [Control Your Diabetes to Protect Your Vision](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/13/control-your-diabetes-to-protect-your-vision) - In honor of National Diabetes Month and Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, Texas Retina is sharing steps you can take to prevent vision loss from diabetes. - [Happy Veterans Day!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/11/happy-veterans-day-2) - In honor of Veterans Day, Texas Retina Associates thanks and honors all who served. - [Dr. Abbey Doses First Patient in Phase 1b/2a LOTUS-2 Clinical Trial of Novel Multivalent Fusion Antibody EB-105 for Diabetic Macular Edema](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/06/dr-abbey-doses-first-patient-in-phase-1b-2a-lotus-2-clinical-trial-of-novel-multivalent-fusion-antibody-eb-105-for-diabetic-macular-edema) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey dosed the first patient in the Phase 1b/2a LOTUS-2 clinical trial of novel multivalent fusion antibody (EB-105) for DME. - [Dr. Rene Choi Inducted into International Retina Imaging Society](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/03/dr-rene-choi-inducted-into-international-retina-imaging-society) - Texas Retina’s Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD, was inducted into the prestigious International Retina Imaging Society (IntRIS) and is one of only 83 members in the U.S. - [New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/11/03/new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina-5) - Texas Retina has opened 6 new clinical trials, offering our patients access to promising new treatments for a variety of retina conditions. - [Dr. Ashkan Abbey Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/10/28/dr-ashkan-abbey-presented-at-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey presented, taught and served as a panelist at AAO 2025, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting held in Orlando. - [Texas Retina’s Dr. Rene Choi Receives “One to Watch” Award at AAO 2025](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/10/26/texas-retinas-dr-rene-choi-receives-one-to-watch-award-at-aao-2025) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Rene Y. Choi was presented the “One to Watch” award at AAO 2025, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting held in Orlando. - [Texas Retina Breaks Ground on New Frisco Ophthalmology Complex](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/10/23/texas-retina-breaks-ground-on-new-frisco-ophthalmology-complex) - Texas Retina broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art eye care complex to serve the Frisco, Texas community. Improving access to retina care in north Texas. - [How Do You Diagnose and Treat Uveitis?](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/10/20/how-do-we-diagnose-and-treat-uveitis) - Texas Retina specializes in the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of uveitis, a rare inflammatory eye condition, to preserve vision and prevent complications. - [Texas Retina Participating in New Phase III Clinical Trial for Uveal Melanoma](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/10/13/texas-retina-participating-in-new-phase-iii-clinical-trial-for-uveal-melanoma) - Texas Retina will soon begin enrolling patients in the OptimUM-10 clinical trial, a study of neoadjuvant darovasertib for primary non-metastatic uveal melanoma. - [Eye Injury Prevention Month: Four Tips to Protect Your Eyes](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/10/08/eye-injury-prevention-month-four-tips-to-protect-your-eyes) - October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and Texas Retina is sharing 4 steps you can take to protect your eyes from injury and sun damage. - [Getting to Know Benjamin R. Lin, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/30/getting-to-know-benjamin-r-lin-md) - Retina specialist Dr. Benjamin R. Lin recently joined Texas Retina and provides a full range of vitreoretinal care for patients in Dallas and Plano, Texas. - [Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Injections](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/23/frequently-asked-questions-about-eye-injections) - Texas Retina responds to some of the most frequently asked questions from patients about what to expect from eye injections (intraviteral injections). - [Dr. Abbey Spoke About the VERONA Diabetic Macular Edema Clinical Trial at The Retina Society’s Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/16/dr-abbey-spoke-about-the-verona-diabetic-macular-edema-clinical-trial-at-the-retina-societys-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey shared results of the Phase 2 VERONA diabetic macular edema study at the Annual Scientific Meeting of The Retina Society. - [Why We Dilate Your Eyes](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/12/why-we-dilate-your-eyes) - Texas Retina performs dilated retina exams to properly diagnose and monitor many retina conditions, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. - [September is Sports Eye Safety Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/09/september-is-sports-eye-safety-month) - September is Sports Eye Safety Month, and Texas Retina is sharing tips on how to protect your eyes and vision while staying active. - [Welcome Benjamin R. Lin, MD!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/05/welcome-benjamin-r-lin-md) - Dr. Benjamin R. Lin has joined Texas Retina and cares for patients in Dallas and Plano, Texas, treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and uveitis. - [Our Denton Office Has Moved Next Door!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/09/03/our-denton-office-has-moved-next-door) - Texas Retina’s Denton office has moved to Suite 103 of the same building and welcomes Dr. Diana Laura. - [Offices Closed for Labor Day on 9/1/25](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/08/28/offices-closed-for-labor-day-on-9-4-23) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. - [New Clinical Trials at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/08/20/new-clinical-trials-at-texas-retina-2) - Texas Retina recently opened three new clinical trials at our Dallas Main office. We are committed to providing our patients access to promising treatments. - [Why Your Appointment May Take Longer Than Anticipated](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/08/12/why-your-appointment-may-take-longer-than-anticipated) - At Texas Retina, we work to keep delays to a minimum and recommend allowing 2-3 hours for your initial visit since special testing may be necessary. - [Dr. Abbey Delivered On-Demand Presentation About the PHOTON DME Study for ASRS 2025 Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/08/06/dr-abbey-delivered-on-demand-presentation-about-the-photon-dme-study-for-asrs-2025-meeting) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey delivered an on-demand presentation about the PHOTON study for diabetic macular edema (DME) at the ASRS 2025 Annual Meeting. - [Dr. Nikisha Kothari Selected as “One to Watch” in Retina Today](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/07/28/dr-nikisha-kothari-selected-as-one-to-watch-in-retina-today) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Nikisha Kothari was chosen as “One to Watch” in the latest issue of Retina Today. She treats patients in Grapevine, Arlington and Mansfield. - [Texas Retina Research Team Members Attended Ollin Study Meeting in Maui](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/07/25/texas-retina-research-team-members-attended-ollin-study-meeting-in-maui) - Members of Texas Retina’s Arlington, Dallas and Plano research teams attended the Ollin Study Coordinators meeting in Maui, Hawaii. - [Getting to Know Rocío Díaz, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/07/15/getting-to-know-rocio-diaz-md) - Retina specialist Dr. Rocío Díaz joined Texas Retina's Wichita Falls office in June 2025 and provides care for a full range of vitreoretinal conditions. - [June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/24/june-is-fireworks-eye-safety-awareness-month) - At Texas Retina, we have seen our share of eye injuries caused by fireworks and encourage you to take the necessary precautions to stay safe this summer. - [Dr. Abbey Presented Study Results of Two Investigational Wet AMD Treatments at Clinical Trials Summit](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/24/dr-abbey-presented-study-results-of-two-investigational-wet-amd-treatments-at-clinical-trials-summit) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey presented findings on two investigational wet AMD treatment at the 2025 Clinical Trials at the Summit (CTS) meeting. - [New Wichita Falls Office Open House](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/18/new-wichita-falls-office-open-house) - The Texas Retina Wichita Falls team hosted an open house at our new, larger location to introduce board-certified retina specialist Dr. Rocío Díaz. - [Initial Results of Phase Ib LOTUS Clinical Trial on Potential New Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Released](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/16/initial-results-of-phase-ib-lotus-clinical-trial-on-potential-new-diabetic-macular-edema-treatment-released) - Texas Retina enrolled the most patients in the multicenter LOTUS Part 1 clinical trial of EB-105 in patients with vision-threatening diabetic macular edema. - [Dr. Wang Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/08/dr-wang-featured-in-new-retina-radio-podcast) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Robert Wang was recently interviewed for the New Retina Radio podcast about study results on CLS-AX, a potential new treatment for wet AMD. - [Dr. Abbey Discusses How Vorolanib Could Shift the Treatment Approach for Diabetic Macular Edema in New Retinal Physician Article](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/05/dr-abbey-discusses-how-vorolanib-could-shift-the-treatment-approach-for-diabetic-macular-edema-in-new-retinal-physician-article) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey discusses the Phase II VERONA clinical trial evaluating the vorolanib intravitreal insert in diabetic macular edema (DME) - [Welcome Rocío Díaz, MD!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/06/03/welcome-rocio-diaz-md) - Texas Retina welcomes board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Rocío Díaz, MD, to our Wichita Falls office. She is fluent in English and Spanish. - [When Should You See a Retina Specialist?](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/05/29/when-should-you-see-a-retina-specialist-2) - Texas Retina's specialists care for a variety of complex eye conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. - [Can Ozempic Affect Your Eyes or Vision?](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/05/21/can-ozempic-affect-your-eyes-or-vision) - While semaglutide has emerged as a popular type 2 diabetes, obesity and weight loss treatment, clinical studies have documented vision changes in some patients. - [Texas Retina Associates Participating in Phase III Clinical Trial for Choroidal Melanoma](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/05/14/texas-retina-associates-participating-in-phase-iii-clinical-trial-for-choroidal-melanoma) - Under Dr. Timothy Fuller, Texas Retina is participating in the Phase III AU-011 clinical trial (CoMpass) for treatment of small choroidal (ocular) melanoma. - [Dr. Wang Presented Study Results of New Wet AMD Treatment Approach at the ARVO 2025 Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/05/13/dr-wang-presented-study-results-of-new-wet-amd-treatment-approach-at-the-arvo-2025-meeting) - At ARVO 2025, Texas Retina’s Dr. Robert Wang presented results from the ODYSSEY study of suprachoroidally administered CLS-AX in participants with wet AMD. - [May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/05/07/may-is-ocular-melanoma-awareness-month-2) - Texas Retina's Dr. Timothy Fuller and Dr. Rajiv Anand sub-specialize in caring for patients with ocular (uveal) melanoma, a rare eye cancer. - [Dr. Abbey Shares 36-Month Results of Pegcetacoplan Treatment for Geographic Atrophy in AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/04/29/dr-abbey-co-authors-article-on-36-month-results-of-pegcetacoplan-treatment-for-geographic-atrophy-in-amd) - Texas Retina's Dr. Ashkan Abbey shares 36-month results of pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) treatment for geographic atrophy in American Journal of Ophthalmology. - [Dr. Nikisha Kothari Leads Eyetube Interview on a Challenging Surgical Case](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/04/22/dr-kothari-leads-eyetube-interview-on-a-challenging-surgical-case) - Texas Retina’s Nikisha Kothari, MD, recently interviewed one of the 2025 Vit-Buckle Society Meeting presenters about a challenging case for Eyetube. She talked with Andrew Tsai, MD, an adult and pediatric retinal specialist at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), about how he handled a macular hole formation during vitrectomy in an eye with myopic - [Dr. Rene Choi Selected as “One to Watch” in Retina Today](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/04/15/dr-rene-choi-selected-as-one-to-watch-in-retina-today) - Texas Retina's Dr. Rene Y. Choi has been selected as a "One to Watch" in Retina Today, acknowledging his leadership, accomplishments and perspectives. - [Dr. Christopher Fuller Presented Innovative Approaches to Retinal Surgery at 2025 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/04/15/dr-christopher-fuller-presented-innovative-approaches-to-retinal-surgery-at-2025-vitbuckle-society-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina's Dr. Christopher Fuller presented a video describing innovative approaches to retinal surgery at the 13th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Meeting. - [Dr. Laura Discussed Dry AMD Treatment at 2025 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/04/07/dr-laura-discussed-dry-amd-treatment-at-2025-vit-buckle-society-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina’s Diana M. Laura, MD, participated in a debate at the 13th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Meetingheld recently in Austin, Texas, where she discussed the role of complement inhibitors for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Complement inhibitors are drugs that block the activity of the complement system, helping to prevent overactivation of - [Dr. Kothari Speaks About Rare Retinal Conditions at 2025 VitBuckle Society Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/04/04/dr-kothari-speaks-about-rare-retinal-conditions-at-2025-vitbuckle-society-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina's Dr. Nikisha Kothari discussed rare retinal conditions at the 13th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Meeting held recently in Austin, Texas. - [Honoring our Physicians](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/03/28/honoring-our-physicians-2) - In honor of National Doctors' Day, Texas Retina celebrates all 16 of our physicians as well as all the physicians who care for our patients and communities. - [Dr. Anand Led North Dallas YMCA Community Outreach Program on Eye Health](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/03/21/dr-anand-led-north-dallas-ymca-community-outreach-program-on-eye-health) - Texas Retina’s Rajiv Anand, MD, helped educate members of the Semones Family YMCA in North Dallas about basic eye health. - [Texas Retina Clinical Research Coordinator Rachel McCullough Participates in Panel Discussion for LUGANO and LUCIA Clinical Trials](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/03/19/texas-retina-clinical-research-coordinator-rachel-mccullough-participates-in-panel-discussion-for-lugano-and-lucia-clinical-trials) - Texas Retina Clinical Research Coordinator Rachel McCullough participated in a panel discussion for EyePoint’s Phase III LUGANO and LUCIA clinical trials. - [Texas Retina’s Melissa Alva Recognized as a Top Study Coordinator in Clinical Research for 2024](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/03/12/texas-retinas-melissa-alva-recognized-as-a-top-study-coordinator-in-clinical-research-for-2024) - InFocus recently named Texas Retina Senior Clinical Research Coordinator Melissa Alva as a “Top Study Coordinator in Retina Clinical Research for 2024.” - [The Ohio State University Recognizes Dr. Wang for Giving Back](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/03/07/the-ohio-state-university-recognizes-dr-wang-for-giving-back) - In the latest issue of BuckEye Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences featured Texas Retina’s Robert C. Wang, MD, for giving back through the George & Shirley Wang Fund for Student Excellence in Medicine. Dr. Wang established the annual award in 2020 to honor his parents, and it provides a - [10 New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/03/05/new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina-4) - We've opened 10 new clinical trials for a variety of retina conditions, including AMD, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. - [Dr. Wang Presents to State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/27/dr-wang-presents-to-state-of-texas-association-of-rheumatologists) - Texas Retina’s Dr. Robert Wang presented “Uveitis: Everything Everywhere All at Once” at the State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists 2025 Annual Meeting. - [Phone Issues Resolved](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/25/phone-issues) - We are happy to report that our phones are working again at all our locations! Thank you again for your patience as we worked to resolve the issue. - [Dr. Abbey Serves as Guest Editor for Latest Issue of Retina Today](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/21/dr-abbey-serves-as-guest-editor-for-latest-issue-of-retina-today) - Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, served as guest medical editor for the January/February 2025 issue of Retina Today, which features surgical insights and innovations. - [We Love Our Patients!](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/14/we-love-our-patients-2) - At Texas Retina, our patients are at the HEART of everything we do. Thank you for placing your trust in us. Happy Valentine’s Day! - [Dr. Abbey Discusses Injectable Retina Treatments on AAO Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/12/dr-abbey-discusses-injectable-retina-treatments-on-aao-podcast) - The latest episode of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Experts InSight podcast features Texas Retina's Ashkan Abbey, MD, discussing retina injections. - [Dr. Christopher Fuller Won Best in Show at Telluride Retina Film Festival](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/11/dr-christopher-fuller-won-best-in-show-at-telluride-retina-film-festival) - Dr. Christopher Fuller won “Best in Show” at the Telluride Retina Film Festival, a meeting of retina surgeons from throughout the Western hemisphere. - [Texas Retina Research Team Publishes New Study on Wet AMD Treatment](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/04/texas-retina-research-team-publishes-new-study-on-wet-amd-treatment) - Our Dallas research team explored the efficacy of intravitreal aflibercept 8 mg in patients with wet AMD who previously received faricimab injections. - [Honoring the Life and Legacy of Texas Retina Co-founder Albert Vaiser, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/02/03/honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-texas-retina-co-founder-albert-vaiser-md) - Texas Retina announces the passing of one of its three co-founders and a pioneer in the field of retina, Dr. Albert Vaiser, on February 1, 2025. - [Dr. Wang Discussed CLARITY Clinical Trial Enrollment at Presentation in Miami](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/29/dr-wang-discussed-clarity-clinical-trial-enrollment-at-presentation-in-miami) - Texas Retina's Dr. Robert Wang recently spoke to retina specialists about the CLARITY clinical trial, which is evaluating a potential new uveitis treatment. - [Dr. Abbey Presented First-Year Results of DAVIO 2 Clinical Trial at Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2025](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/27/dr-abbey-presented-first-year-results-of-davio-2-clinical-trial-at-hawaiian-eye-and-retina-2025) - Texas Retina Director of Clinical Research for Dallas Ashkan Abbey, MD, presented year 1 results of the DAVIO 2 clinical trial at Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2025. - [Understanding Your Insurance Coverage in the New Year: How Prior Authorizations Can Impact Retina Care](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/24/understanding-your-insurance-coverage-how-prior-authorizations-can-impact-your-retina-care) - Health insurance policies and coverage vary greatly. As we start a new year, it is important to understand how your specific plan works and how that can affect your retina care. Referrals and Prior Authorizations for Retina Care Some health plans require a referral from your primary care physician to receive care from any specialist, - [Which Vitamins Help Your Eyes?](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/22/which-vitamins-help-your-eyes) - Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains might reduce risk of developing cataracts or age-related macular degeneration (AMD). - [Dr. Abbey Discusses Latest Dry AMD Treatment Research on New Podcast Episode](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/15/dr-abbey-discusses-latest-dry-amd-treatment-research-on-new-podcast-episode) - While anti-VEGF injections are widely used to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there have been limited treatment options available for dry AMD other than AREDS vitamin formulations and lifestyle modifications. In the latest episode of “Blind Spot – The Eye Doctor’s Podcast,” Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, discusses the most recent research - [Winter Weather Closures](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/09/winter-weather-closures) - Due to the winter weather, the following Texas Retina offices are CLOSED today, January 9, 2025: Dallas North Arlington Athens Frisco Denton Fort Worth Grapevine Plano Sherman Wichita Falls If you have an appointment scheduled that is impacted by these closures, no need to call us. We will be reaching out to you to reschedule. - [Office Closures for 1/10/2025](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/10/office-closures-for-1-10-2025) - Due to the winter weather, the following Texas Retina offices are CLOSED today, January 10, 2025: Dallas North Athens Denton Grapevine Mansfield Sherman Wichita Falls If you have an appointment scheduled that is impacted by these closures, no need to call us. We will be reaching out to you to reschedule. The following Texas Retina - [Dr. Anand Participated in Research on New Gene Therapy Drug for X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa Published in American Journal of Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2025/01/07/dr-anand-participated-in-research-on-new-gene-therapy-drug-for-x-linked-retinitis-pigmentosa-published-in-american-journal-of-ophthalmology) - The two-year results of the Phase I/II, multi-center HORIZON clinical trial of the new subretinal gene therapy drug AGTC-501 for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa were recently published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Texas Retina’s Rajiv Anand, MD, serves as an investigator for this ongoing, five-year study evaluating the drug’s safety and efficacy, along with David - [Happy New Year!](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/12/30/happy-new-year-5) - Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. As another year comes to a close, we want to thank all of our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends for placing your trust in our team. We wish you all the best for a happy, healthy 2025! - [Holiday Office Closure](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/12/19/holiday-office-closure) - Happy Holidays from Texas Retina! Our offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024. We wish you and your family health and happiness this holiday season! - [Dr. Abbey Reports on New Method to Measure Retinal Fluid After Treatment with Faricimab for Wet AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/12/17/dr-abbey-reports-on-new-method-to-measure-retinal-fluid-after-treatment-with-faricimab-for-wet-amd) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, recently co-authored an article in the medical journal Eye on the use of a novel deep-learning algorithm to quantify retinal fluid changes in patients treated with faricimab for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through the TRUCKEE study. Called the Notal OCT Analyzer (NOA) algorithm, this new measurement approach - [Dr. Kothari Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/12/02/dr-kothari-featured-in-new-retina-radio-podcast-2) - Texas Retina’s Nikisha Kothari, MD, recently participated in a new podcast released by the New Retina Radio Journal Club and Vit-Buckle Society. In it, she discusses research published earlier this year in JAMA Ophthalmology that assessed the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in non-diabetic patients who have been taking metformin. In the podcast, Dr. - [Dr. Coors Treats First Patient in DAYBREAK Clinical Trial of Intravitreal Tarcocimab Tedromer and Tabirafusp Tedromer for Wet AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/11/19/dr-coors-treats-first-patient-in-daybreak-clinical-trial-of-intravitreal-tarcocimab-tedromer-and-tabirafusp-tefromer-for-wet-amd) - Texas Retina’s Lori E. Coors, MD, recently enrolled and treated the first patient in the Phase III DAYBREAK trial evaluating an intravitreal tarcocimab tedromer and tabirafusp tedromer compared with intravitreal aflibercept in participants with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Tarcocimab is an investigational anti-VEGF inhibitor built on a proprietary antibody biopolymer conjugate (ABC) platform. It - [New Wichita Falls Office is Open!](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/11/07/new-wichita-falls-office-is-open) - We’re excited to announce that our new, larger Wichita Falls office is officially open! All of our Wichita Falls physicians — Gary Edd Fish, MD; Wayne A. Solley, MD; Andrew J. McClellan, MD; and Diana M. Laura, MD — now see patients in this new location: 6767 Southwest Parkway Suite 160 Wichita Falls, TX 76310 - [Dr. Abbey Presented at the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS) Symposium 2024](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/11/05/dr-abbey-presented-at-the-outpatient-ophthalmic-surgery-society-ooss-symposium-2024) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, recently presented “Innovation in Retina for the ASC” at the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS) Symposium 2024. He highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of several recent surgical advancements in the field of retina, including intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT), 3D visualization, gene therapy, the port delivery system (PDS), and encapsulated - [Texas Retina’s New Wichita Falls Office Opening November 7!](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/10/30/texas-retinas-new-wichita-falls-office-opening-november-7) - We’re excited to announce that our new, larger Wichita Falls office will officially open on November 7, 2024! This new office will replace our current Wichita Falls office and at 7,500 square feet, is twice the size! This will allow us to better serve our patients in this growing community. Our new Wichita Falls office - [Dr. Abbey Doses First Patient in Phase III LUGANO Clinical Trial of Duravyu for Wet AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/10/28/dr-abbey-doses-first-patient-in-phase-iii-lugano-clinical-trial-of-duravyu-for-wet-amd) - Texas Retina Associates Director of Clinical Research for Dallas Ashkan Abbey, MD, recently dosed the first patient in the Phase III LUGANO clinical trial of Duravyu (formerly EYP-1901) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Duravyu is an investigational sustained delivery maintenance treatment for wet AMD that combines vorolanib, a selective tyrosine kinase - [What to Expect From an Eye Injection](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/10/27/4824) - We know the idea of having an injection in your eye can sound scary, but for many retinal diseases, it is the only way we can deliver potentially sight-saving medicine where it is needed in the back of your eye. Called an intravitreal injection, it is most commonly used to deliver anti-VEGF drugs (Avastin, Lucentis, - [Dr. Abbey Taught a Course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/10/24/dr-abbey-taught-a-course-at-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-2024-annual-meeting) - For the fifth year, Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, taught a continuing medical education (CME) course titled, “Secondary IOL Techniques for Retinal Specialists,” at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, held this year in Chicago, Illinois, October 18-21. Dr. Abbey taught the AAO 2024 course in partnership with colleagues from Mid-Atlantic - [Dr. Abbey Participated in Roundtable Discussion on Newer Therapies for Wet AMD and Diabetic Macular Edema](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/10/09/dr-abbey-participated-in-roundtable-discussion-on-newer-therapies-for-wet-amd-and-diabetic-macular-edema) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, recently participated in a roundtable discussion on “Navigating Wet AMD and DME Using Newer Therapies” available on Eyetube. Dr. Abbey and fellow panelist Scott Walter, MD, MSc, from Retina Consultants PC in Hartford, Connecticut, sat down with moderator Ferhina Ali, MD, of New York Medical College, to review how they - [Dr. Abbey Presented 2.5 Year Results of the TRUCKEE Study at The Retina Society Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/09/23/dr-abbey-presented-2-5-year-results-of-the-truckee-study-at-the-retina-society-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, presented “The Real-World Efficacy and Safety of Faricimab in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: The TRUCKEE Study – 2.5 Year Results” at the 57thAnnual Scientific Meeting of The Retina Society held September 11-15, in Lisbon, Portugal. About Faricimab and the TRUCKEE Study A collaborative clinician-directed and organized study across multiple - [New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/09/20/new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina-3) - At Texas Retina, we remain committed to conducting ongoing research that will advance retinal care. That is why for over 20 years, for physicians have participated in more than 100 national clinical trials, offering our patients access to promising new treatments for a variety of retina conditions, including choroidal melanoma, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, - [Dr. Abbey and Dr. Callanan Inducted into The Retina Society](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/09/19/dr-abbey-and-dr-callanan-inducted-into-the-retina-society) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, and retired Texas Retina physician David Callanan, MD, were officially inducted into The Retina Society at the organization’s 57th Annual Scientific Meeting held September 11-15, in Lisbon, Portugal. They join Texas Retina physicians Gary Edd Fish, MD, and Rajiv Anand, MD, who are also members of The Retina Society - [Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/09/17/inflammatory-eye-disease-awareness-week-2) - Prevent Blindness has declared September 16–22, 2024, as Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week. There are several inflammatory eye conditions. The one we specialize in at Texas Retina is called uveitis [u-vee-i-tis]. Understanding Uveitis In uveitis, the body’s immune system attacks the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes and affects the middle - [Follow Texas Retina on Instagram!](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/09/11/follow-texas-retina-on-instagram) - Texas Retina is excited to announce that we have expanded our social media presence to Instagram! Click here to follow along for exciting and important updates, educational posts, highlights and glimpses of our dedicated team. You can also follow us on Facebook and on LinkedIn. - [Eight Healthy Aging Tips to Protect Your Vision](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/09/03/eight-healthy-aging-tips-to-protect-your-vision) - September is Healthy Aging Month. Vision loss is not a normal part of aging. But, as you get older, you are at higher risk of developing certain age-related eye diseases and conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. There are several steps you can take to lower your - [Dr. Abbey Discusses Cataract Surgery in Patients with AMD on New Podcast Episode](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/28/dr-abbey-discusses-cataract-surgery-in-patients-with-amd-on-new-podcast-episode) - Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are two of the most common eye conditions. Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, was recently invited to participate in the latest episode of “Blind Spot – The Eye Doctor’s Podcast” to discuss the relationship between these two conditions and whether special treatment considerations should be made when a patient - [Texas Retina Honors Founder Dr. Vaiser with Donation to Retina Foundation](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/21/texas-retina-honors-founder-dr-vaiser-with-donation-to-retina-foundation) - On behalf of the entire Texas Retina team, Gary Edd Fish, MD, recently presented a $2,000 donation to the Retina Foundation to honor the 90th birthday of one of Texas Retina’s founders, Albert Vaiser, MD. Debbie Klein, Dr. Vaiser’s granddaughter, accepted the donation during a gathering of Retina Foundation employees. A Pioneer in Retina Care - [Dr. Abbey Publishes Case Report on Management of Cystoid Macular Edema in Coats' Disease](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/15/dr-abbey-publishes-case-report-on-management-of-cystoid-macular-edema-in-coats-disease) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, recently co-authored a case report in the medical journal Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina (OSLI Retina) on the use of an injectable flucocinolone implant for the management of cystoid macular edema (CME) in a 6-year-old boy with a history of Coats’ disease. A rare congenital, nonhereditary eye disorder, - [Dr. Wang Invited to Serve as Guest Lecturer at Ohio State University](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/12/dr-wang-invited-to-serve-as-guest-lecturer-at-ohio-state-university) - Texas Retina’s Robert C. Wang will speak at The Ohio State University’s 7th Annual Retina Case Forum on Friday, August 16, 2024, as an invited guest lecturer. The event is a case-based forum designed for retina physicians and ophthalmologists, featuring an open forum discussion of exceptional and challenging examples in the management of complex eye - [Recent Study Published in Journal of Clinical Oncology Highlights Importance of Prognostic Biomarker for Uveal Melanoma](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/06/recent-study-published-in-the-journal-of-clinical-oncology-highlights-importance-of-prognostic-biomarker-for-uveal-melanoma) - The results of the Collaborative Ocular Oncology Study Number 2 (COOG2) were published in the July 2024 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology and validated the prognostic accuracy of the integrated 15-GEP/PRAME biomarker tool for uveal melanoma, a form of eye cancer. Texas Retina’s Timothy Fuller, MD, served as a Principal Investigator for the - [Dr. Kothari Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/05/dr-kothari-featured-in-new-retina-radio-podcast) - The New Retina Radio Journal Club and Vit-Buckle Society recently released a podcast featuring Texas Retina’s Nikisha Kothari, MD. In it, she discusses recent research findings from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Network Protocol AC regarding the risk factors of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) switching from bevacizumab to aflibercept. The DRCR Retina - [Dr. Abbey First in the World to Administer Novel Trispecific Fusion Antibody EB-105 for Diabetic Macular Edema as Part of Phase Ib LOTUS Clinical Trial](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/08/02/dr-abbey-first-in-the-world-to-administer-novel-trispecific-fusion-antibody-eb-105-for-diabetic-macular-edema-as-part-of-phase-ib-lotus-clinical-trial) - On July 9, Texas Retina Associates Director of Clinical Research for Dallas Ashkan Abbey, MD, dosed the first patient in the Phase Ib LOTUS trial of EB-105, the world's first pentavalent trispecific antibody targeting VEGF-A, VEGF-B, placental growth factor (PlGF), angiopoetin-2 (Ang-2), and interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) in diabetic macular edema (DME). Understanding the Causes of - [Dr. Anand and Dr. Abbey Receive Senior Honor Awards from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/07/24/rajiv-anand-md-and-ashkan-abbey-md-receive-senior-honor-awards-from-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-asrs) - In recognition of their time and contributions to the scientific programs of the organization’s annual meetings, Texas Retina’s Rajiv Anand, MD, and Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, recently earned the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). The awards were bestowed at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting held July 17-20, in Stockholm, - [Dr. Abbey Presented Real-world Outcomes of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Non-infectious Uveitis at ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/07/24/ashkan-m-abbey-md-presented-real-world-outcomes-of-fluocinolone-acetonide-intravitreal-implant-for-non-infectious-uveitis-at-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-2024-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, presented “36-month Optical Coherence Tomography Outcomes from CALM: A Registry Evaluating Treatment of Chronic Non-infectious Uveitis with the 0.18 mg Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant” at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) held July 17-20, in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Abbey presented on behalf of - [Dr. Anand Presented Interim Study Results of New Gene Therapy for X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa at ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/07/30/rajiv-anand-md-presented-interim-study-results-of-new-gene-therapy-for-x-linked-retinitis-pigmentosa-at-asrs-2024-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina’s Rajiv Anand, MD, presented “Subretinal AGTC-501 Gene Therapy for XLRP: 12-Month Interim Safety & Efficacy Results of the Randomized Controlled Multicenter Phase II Skyline Trial” at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) held July 17-20, in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Anand’s presentation highlighted the interim results of the - [Dr. Wang Presented Initial Study Results of New Non-infectious Uveitis Treatment at ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/07/25/robert-c-wang-md-presented-initial-study-results-of-new-non-infectious-uveitis-treatment-at-the-asrs-2024-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina’s Robert C. Wang, MD, presented “Safety and Efficacy of Brepocitinib, a TYK2/JAK1 Inhibitor, in Active Non-Infectious Uveitis: 24-Week Results from a 52-Week Phase II Study (NEPTUNE)” at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) held July 17-20, in Stockholm, Sweden. This was the first presentation of unique data. - [New, Larger Wichita Falls Office on the Way!](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/06/18/new-larger-wichita-falls-office-on-the-way) - We’re excited to announce that construction is well underway on a new, larger Texas Retina Wichita Falls office designed to better serve our patients. The new office is located at: 6767 Southwest Parkway Wichita Falls, TX 76310 We remain committed to growing alongside the communities we serve, ensuring we continue to provide world-class retina care - [Celebrating Kim Russell’s 20 Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/06/03/celebrating-kim-russells-20-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - As we continue to recognize team members who have been a part of the Texas Retina family for 20+ years, this week we are celebrating Kim Russell. She joined our practice in 2004, and works as a credentialing coordinator in our Dallas Main office. When asked what she loves most about her work at Texas - [New Clinical Trials at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/05/29/new-clinical-trials-at-texas-retina) - Over the past two decades, Texas Retina physicians have participated in more than 100 national clinical trials, offering our patients access to promising new treatments for a variety of retina conditions, including choroidal melanoma, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, dry macular degeneration with geographic atrophy, retinal vein occlusion, wet macular degeneration, and uveitis. We remain - [Dr. Abbey Presented Key Results of DAVIO 2 Clinical Trial for Wet AMD at Retina World Congress](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/05/23/dr-abbey-presented-key-results-of-davio-2-clinical-trial-for-wet-amd-at-retina-world-congress) - At the recently held 2024 Retina World Congress Meeting, Texas Retina’s Dallas Director of Clinical Research Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, presented topline results from the DAVIO 2 clinical trial investigating EYP-1901 (Duravyu), an investigational sustained delivery maintenance treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) that combines vorolanib, a selective tyrosine kinase (anti-VEGF) inhibitor, with - [Celebrating Rita Vega’s 21+ Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/05/15/celebrating-rita-vegas-21-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - We continue to recognize Texas Retina team members who have served our practice for 20 years or more. Today, we honor Rita Vegas, who joined Texas Retina in 2002 and currently serves as Supervisor of Eligibility & Benefits in our Dallas Main office. Throughout her career at Texas Retina, Rita has served in several roles, - [Dr. Abbey Presents GALE Study Data at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/05/09/dr-abbey-presents-gale-study-data-at-the-association-for-research-in-vision-and-ophthalmology) - At this year’s ARVO 2024, the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Texas Retina’s Dr. Abbey presented 36-month data from the GALE study of pegcetacoplan (brand name Syfovre), the first-ever treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). GALE is a 3-year extension study involving patients - [May is Healthy Vision Month: Take These 10 Steps to Protect Your Eyes](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/05/03/may-is-healthy-vision-month-take-these-10-steps-to-protect-your-eyes) - The National Eye Institute has designated May as Healthy Vision Month. It is the perfect time to learn how to protect your eyes and vision, and to encourage your family members to do the same. Here are a few helpful tips: Wear sunglasses (even on cloudy days!). They help protect your eyes from the sun’s - [Texas Retina Recognizes Debbie Krahl for 23 Years of Service](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/05/01/texas-retina-recognizes-debbie-krahl-for-23-years-of-service) - As we continue to celebrate our team members who have served Texas Retina for 20+ years, today we recognize Debbie Krahl, who currently serves as a Clinical Site Coordinator and Scribe in our Wichita Falls office. Over 25 years ago, Texas Retina established our Wichita Falls community office to make it easier for patients to - [Celebrating Angela Smith’s 21 Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/26/celebrating-angela-smiths-21-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - As we recognize team members who have been a part of the Texas Retina family for 20+ years, today we are celebrating Angela Smith. She joined our practice in 2002 and currently works as a reconciliation specialist in our Dallas Main office. Throughout Angela’s career at Texas Retina, she has filled several roles, including medical - [Monitoring Age-related Macular Degeneration at Home](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/24/monitoring-age-related-macular-degeneration-at-home) - As the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common reason patients are referred to Texas Retina. It happens when the central part of the retina, called the macula, is damaged. There are two forms of the disease. Dry AMD is the most common and is characterized by - [Texas Retina Recognizes Jennifer Hagger Ward for 26+ Years of Service](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/19/texas-retina-recognizes-jennifer-hagger-ward-for-26-years-of-service) - We continue to recognize Texas Retina team members who have served our practice for 20 years or more. Today, we are honoring Jennifer Hager Ward, who joined Texas Retina in 1997, and currently serves as a charge entry specialist in our Plano office. Jennifer began her career at Texas Retina as a receptionist and then - [Waco Office Phones Working Again](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/18/waco-office-phones-down) - Our Waco/Woodway office phones are back up! We apologize again for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we worked to resolve the issue. - [Kimberly Jones Recognized for 26+ Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/16/kimberly-jones-recognized-for-26-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - We are continuing to celebrate our team members who have been a part of the Texas Retina family for 20 years or more. Today we recognize Kimberly Jones who joined our team in 1998 and works in our Plano office. She began with us as an accounts receivable clerk and now works as a charge - [Celebrating Sarah Yarletts’ 26+ Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/12/celebrating-sarah-yarletts-26-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - We continue to recognize Texas Retina team members who have served our practice for 20 years or more. Today, we honor Sarah Yarletts, who joined Texas Retina in 1997 and currently serves as a receptionist in our Plano office. Throughout her career at Texas Retina, Sarah has served in numerous roles, including front desk, insurance - [Texas Retina Recognizes Alex Paz for 29 Years of Service](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/09/texas-retina-recognizes-alex-paz-for-29-years-of-service) - We are continuing to celebrate our team members who have served Texas Retina for 20 years or more. Today we recognize Alex Paz, who joined Texas Retina in 1995 and currently serves as a Surgical Coordinator in our Plano office. Throughout her time at Texas Retina, Alex has served in many roles. She started in - [April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/02/april-is-womens-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 that can be taken to prevent vision loss. Two out of every three people living with blindness or vision problems are women according - [Protect Your Eyes as You Enjoy the April 8 Great American Eclipse](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/04/02/protect-your-eyes-as-you-enjoy-the-april-8-great-american-eclipse) - On April 8, 2024, North America will witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, briefly blocking the sun’s rays for several minutes and darkening the sky. The sun’s outer atmosphere, called the solar corona, will gradually appear, glowing like a halo around the moon in front of - [Honoring Our Physicians](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/03/29/honoring-our-physicians) - Tomorrow, March 30, is National Doctor’s Day. At Texas Retina, we celebrate all 16 of our physicians as well as all of the physicians who care for our patients and communities. Thank you for your daily dedication, compassion and expertise! Click here to learn more about our physician team. - [Texas Retina Associates Led the Way at the 2024 VisionWalk to Benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/03/26/texas-retina-associates-led-the-way-at-the-2024-visionwalk-to-benefit-the-foundation-fighting-blindness) - This past Saturday, Texas Retina Associates sponsored and participated in the 2024 Dallas-Fort Worth VisionWalk to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness and was recognized as the “Largest Team.” Our “Walk Stars” came out in full force to increase awareness and raise funds to support preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular - [Celebrating Sally Arceneaux’s 31+ Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/03/20/celebrating-sally-arceneauxs-31-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - We continue to recognize Texas Retina team members who have served our practice for 20 years or more. Today, we are honoring Sally Arceneaux, who joined Texas Retina in 1992, and currently serves as a clinical research coordinator in our Dallas Main office. Sally says she joined Texas Retina because of its good reputation throughout - [Texas Retina Recognizes Jose J. Guzman for 32 Years of Service](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/03/15/texas-retina-recognizes-jose-j-guzman-for-32-years-of-service) - We are continuing to celebrate our team members who have been a part of the Texas Retina family for 20 years or more. Today we recognize Senior Surgical Technologist Jose J. Guzman who joined Texas Retina in 1992 and helps care for our surgical patients in Dallas. Jose was working for Presbyterian Hospital when he - [Bob Boleman Recognized for 33 Years of Service to Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/03/06/bob-boleman-recognized-for-33-years-of-service-to-texas-retina) - Texas Retina physicians and leadership have fostered a family environment for more than 50 years, and we are fortunate to have numerous team members who have served our practice for 20 years or more. Today we’re celebrating Diagnostic Technician Bob Boleman, who joined Texas Retina in December 1990 and helps care for patients in our - [Dr. Abbey Recognized as a 2023 Top 10 Reviewer for Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers + Imaging Retina Medical Journal](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/03/05/dr-abbey-recognized-as-a-2023-top-10-reviewer-for-ophthalmic-surgery-lasers-imaging-retina-medical-journal) - The medical journal Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers + Imaging Retina (OSLI Retina) recently recognized Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD as a “2023 Top 10 Reviewer” in recognition of the quantity, quality and timeliness of his reviews for the journal last year. “The manuscripts you have reviewed this year were timely and highly rated by - [Texas Retina Recognizes Laurie Griffis for 35 Years of Service](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/02/23/texas-retina-recognizes-laurie-griffis-for-35-years-of-service) - Since Texas Retina was founded more than 50 years ago, our physicians and leadership have fostered a family environment. As a result, we are fortunate to have numerous team members who have served our practice for 20 years or more. Today we’re celebrating Clinical Research Coordinator Laurie Griffis, who joined Texas Retina in 1988, and - [Shining a Spotlight on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/02/20/shining-a-spotlight-on-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd) - February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. AMD, a deterioration, or breakdown of the macula is one of the most common causes of poor vision after age 60. The macula is a small area - [We Love Our Patients!](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/02/14/we-love-our-patients) - At Texas Retina, our patients are at the HEART of everything we do. Thank you for placing your trust in us. Happy Valentine’s Day! - [New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/01/31/new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina-2) - At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to conducting ongoing research that will improve care for our patients, and over the past 20 years, our research program has grown to become one of the largest in the country for a community-based practice. We recently opened several new clinical trials: Choroidal Melanoma DRCR Protocol AL (Lubbock) At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to conducting ongoing research that will improve care for our patients, and over the past 20 years, our research program has grown to become one of the largest in the country for a community-based practice. We recently opened several new clinical trials: Choroidal Melanoma DRCR Protocol AL (Lubbock) - [Phones Working Properly Again](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/01/29/currently-experiencing-phone-issues-in-dallas-county) - All our phones are working properly again. Thank you for your patience and understanding this morning while we worked to resolve the issue. - [Dr. Abbey Featured as a Panelist in Retina Times Article on Secondary IOL Placement Surgery](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/01/17/dr-abbey-featured-as-a-panelist-in-retina-times-article-on-secondary-iol-placement-surgery) - In the Winter 2023 issue of Retina Times published by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, was featured in an article titled, “Managing the Challenges of Secondary IOL Placement.” The article presented three complicated cases and sought input from Dr. Abbey and two other retina specialists on - [Office Openings for 1/16/24](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/01/16/office-openings-for-1-16-24) - All of our offices except for Dallas North will be open today, January 16, 2024. However, some will open late. We will be calling all patients impacted by any closures or late openings. - [Winter Weather Office Closures](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/01/15/winter-weather-office-closures-5) - Due to the winter weather, our Arlington, Grapevine and Dallas North offices are closed today, January 15, 2024. In addition, our Rockwall office is closed this morning but will open at 11 am if weather permits. If you have an appointment scheduled that is impacted by these closures, no need to call us. We will - [Phone Issues Have Been Resolved](https://www.texasretina.com/2024/01/08/currently-experiencing-phone-issues) - Our phones should be working properly again. The issues we experienced on Friday, January 5th, been resolved. We apologize again for any inconvenience this may have caused. - [Holiday Office Closure](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/12/20/happy-holidays-4) - Happy Holidays from Texas Retina Associates! Our offices will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023. We wish you and your family health and happiness this holiday season! - [Dr. Laura Featured in New Podcast About Retinopathy of Prematurity](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/12/13/dr-laura-featured-in-new-podcast-about-retinopathy-of-prematurity) - Texas Retina’s Diana M. Laura, MD, was featured in a recently released episode of the podcast Pupil Pod titled “Case Review: Retinopathy of Prematurity.” In this podcast hosted by Sila Bal, MD, MPH, Dr. Laura shares a case in which a premature infant girl of 22 weeks gestational age presents in the neonatal intensive care - [Keep an Eye on Safety When Purchasing and Playing with Holiday Gifts](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/11/27/keep-an-eye-on-safety-when-purchasing-and-playing-with-holiday-gifts) - A 2019 study published in the medical journal Pediatrics found that eye injuries from airsoft, BB, pellet and paintball guns have risen by 50% since 1990. In fact, since 2010, the number of people admitted to the hospital for eye injuries from air guns has increased 600 percent, and the majority of children’s eye injuries - [Celebrating Our Visionary Founders](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/11/14/celebrating-our-visionary-founders) - Many of our “founding physicians” met for dinner this past weekend, including Albert Vaiser, MD, and William Hutton, MD, who along with William Snyder, MD, established Texas Retina Associates more than 50 years ago. They were also joined by current Texas Retina physician Gary Edd Fish, MD, and retired Texas Retina physicians Rand Spencer, MD; David - [Happy Veterans Day!](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/11/09/happy-veterans-day) - On behalf of everyone at Texas Retina Associates, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the sacrifices that our service members, both past and present, have made for our country. - [Dr. Abbey Taught a Course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2023 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/11/08/dr-abbey-taught-a-course-at-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-2023-annual-meeting) - On November 6, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, taught a continuing medical education (CME) course titled, “Secondary IOL Techniques for Retinal Specialists,” at AAO 2023, the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, held in San Francisco, California. Dr. Abbey taught the course in partnership with colleagues from Mid-Atlantic Retina, the University - [Three New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/31/three-new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina) - Medical researchers continue to make significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions, and our physicians remain committed to participating in clinical trials that will improve care for our patients. We recently opened three new studies: Diabetic Macular Edema AVD-104-C301 (Dallas Main) — A Phase II study to evaluate the effect of intravitreal - [Dr. Kothari to Speak at Retina World Congress Young Retina Connect Event](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/23/dr-kothari-to-speak-at-retina-world-congress-young-retina-connect-event) - On October 29, 2023, Texas Retina Associates’ Nikisha Kothari, MD, will serve as one of seven panelists for Retina World Congress’ (RWC) “Young Retina Connect,” a virtual, interactive event involving retina specialists from around the world to provide guidance on the path to become a retina specialist. Dr. Kothari will also participate in a discussion - [New Treatment for Wet AMD and Diabetic Eye Disease Reduces Treatment Burden for Patients by Extending Dosing Intervals](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/18/new-treatment-for-wet-amd-and-diabetic-eye-disease-reduces-treatment-burden-for-patients-by-extending-dosing-intervals) - On August 18, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eylea HD (aflibercept), a high-dose version of Eylea, for the treatment of several retinal conditions, including advanced neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and diabetic retinopathy (DR). Texas Retina began treating patients with Eylea HD in October, providing patients - [New Treatments Available for Geographic Atrophy](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/18/new-treatments-available-for-geographic-atrophy) - We know geographic atrophy (GA) can negatively impact patients’ quality of life and independence. While it still cannot be cured, Texas Retina is excited to finally have two new GA treatment options – Syfovre and Izervay -- to slow the disease’s progression and help protect patients’ vision. We are also actively involved in several clinical - [Getting to Know Diana Laura, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/12/getting-to-know-diana-laura-md) - Board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Diana M. Laura, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in September 2022, and cares for patients in our Dallas Main, Rockwall and Wichita Falls offices. She completed her vitreoretinal surgery fellowship and ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, one of the top-rated eye hospitals in - [Dr. Abbey Publishes Case Report on Macular Hole Closure with Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/11/dr-abbey-publishes-case-report-on-macular-hole-closure-with-intravitreal-dexamethasone-implant) - In the September 2023 issue of the peer-reviewed medical journal Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, describes the use of a dexamethasone intravitreal implant to close a macular hole that had reopened in a 79-year-old man after initial treatment with topical difluprednate and bromfenac. The case represents the first known - [New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/10/02/new-clinical-trials-available-at-texas-retina) - Our physicians remain committed to participating in ongoing retina research, providing our patients with access to promising new treatments through clinical trials. In fact, our research program has grown to become one of the largest in the country for a community-based practice and rivals those of some of the biggest academic medical centers. We recently - [Dr. Abbey Publishes Research on Effectiveness of a Long-acting Injectable Steroid for Patients with Cystoid Macular Edema After Vitrectomy](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/09/26/dr-abbey-publishes-research-on-effectiveness-of-a-long-acting-injectable-steroid-for-patients-with-cystoid-macular-edema-after-vitrectomy) - Long-acting injectable steroids have emerged as a new way to treat chronic intraocular inflammation and cystoid macular edema (CME) that reduces the treatment frequency and burden for retina patients. Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, along with research partners in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, recently published - [Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/09/18/inflammatory-eye-disease-awareness-week) - Prevent Blindness has declared September 18 - 24, 2023, as Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week. There are a number of inflammatory eye conditions. The one we specialize in at Texas Retina Associates is called uveitis [u-vee-i-tis]. In uveitis, the body’s immune system attacks the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes and - [Check Out Our New Patient Education Videos!](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/08/18/check-out-our-new-patient-education-videos) - We know that anything affecting your sight can be scary, and at Texas Retina, we have always believed in treating our patients as we would our own families. That means not only listening to your concerns and answering your questions, but also communicating proactively and providing you with education about what you can expect. We - [Texas Retina’s New Waco Office Wins Outstanding Construction Award](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/08/11/texas-retinas-new-waco-office-wins-outstanding-construction-award) - The Associated General Contractors of America Texas Building Branch (AGCTBB) recently announced that they are awarding their annual “Healthcare 1 Outstanding Construction Award” to Mazanec Construction Company and Texas Retina’s new Waco area office. This award recognizes a $0M - $10M healthcare construction project that excels in the areas of: state-of-the-art advancement project management innovation - [Dr. Abbey Presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2023 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/08/08/dr-abbey-presented-at-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-2023-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, recently presented at the 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) held in Seattle. ASRS is the largest organization of retina specialists in the world with over 3,000 members in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 63 countries. - [New Patient Portal System](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/08/04/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 with 24-hour access to view your Texas Retina personal health information, including visit summaries, chart notes, procedures and test results. In addition, you - [Why Do I Sometimes Have to Wait Beyond My Appointment Time to See a Physician?](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/07/18/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 to all of our patients and referring physicians to see urgent or emergency cases on a same-day basis. We do our best to - [Texas Retina Associates First in U.S. to Dose a Patient in the Phase 2 SIGLEC Trial](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/06/07/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 macular degeneration (AMD). Developed by Aviceda Therapeutics, AVD-104 is a novel glycan-coated intravitreal nanoparticle designed to alleviate chronic, non-resolving inflammation that can occur - [Dr. Abbey Presents Phase 1 DAVIO Clinical Trial Results to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/05/31/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 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injection of EYP-1901, a sustained-release tyrosine kinase inhibitor that shows great promise in reducing - [Dr. Abbey Contributes to Real-world Study of Faricimab for Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/05/23/dr-abbey-contributes-to-real-world-study-of-faricimab-for-neovascular-age-related-macular-degeneration) - The TRUCKEE study is a real-world, collaborative effort to investigate the efficacy, durability, and safety of a monoclonal antibody treatment called faricimab in patients suffering from neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in clinical practice. Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, serves as an investigator for the study and contributed to the 6-month results published in - [Dr. Wang Participated in Roundtable Discussion on XIPERE Treatment for Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/05/19/dr-wang-participated-in-roundtable-discussion-on-xipere-treatment-for-macular-edema-associated-with-uveitis) - At the most recent American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Texas Retina Associates’ Robert Wang, MD, participated in a roundtable discussion with seven other retina specialists to share their real-world perspectives and clinical experiences with XIPERE (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) for suprachoroidal use. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in - [New Clinical Trials Available](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/05/12/5632) - At Texas Retina Associates, our physicians remain actively involved in conducting research that will improve care for our patients, offering access to promising new retinal treatments through clinical trials. We recently opened seven new studies: Diabetic Retinopathy - DRCR Study Protocol AF, Lubbock Dry Macular Degeneration with Geographic Atrophy - Parasol, Dallas Main & Fort - [May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/05/05/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 of melanoma develops in the pigmented cells in the iris, ciliary body, and/or choroid — tissues which are collectively referred to as the - [Dr. Abbey Featured in Retina Times](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/04/25/dr-abbey-featured-in-retina-times) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, was featured in the “5 Questions” segment of the latest issue of Retina Today. In the article, he discusses his passion for retina research, what led him to become a retina specialist and why he chose Texas. You can read the full article here. Dr. Abbey serves as our - [What You Should Bring to Your Appointment](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/04/18/what-you-should-bring-to-your-appointment) - Our team at Texas Retina Associates works hard to provide you with personalized, comprehensive care, including an accurate diagnosis and access to the latest treatment options for your condition. To help us, there are several things you should bring to your appointment: Photo ID and insurance card Current list of all the medications you are - [April is Sports Eye Safety Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/04/12/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 injuries occur most frequently in baseball, basketball and racquet sports. However, the vast majority of these eye injuries can be prevented by wearing - [Happy Doctors' Day!](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/03/30/happy-doctors-day) - Today we celebrate and thank all 16 of our physicians at Texas Retina Associates as well as all of the physicians who serve our patients and communities. “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” — Sir William Osler, “Father of Modern Medicine,” The Johns Hopkins School - [Texas Retina Associates Led the Way at the 2023 VisionWalk to Benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/03/27/texas-retina-associates-led-the-way-at-the-2023-visionwalk-to-benefit-the-foundation-fighting-blindness) - This past Saturday, Texas Retina Associates sponsored and participated in the 2023 Dallas-Fort Worth VisionWalk to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness and was recognized as the “Largest Team.” Our “Walk Stars” came out in full force to increase awareness and raise funds to support preventions, treatments and cures for blindness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness has - [Dr. Kothari Spoke at EnVision Summit](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/03/09/dr-kothari-spoke-at-envision-summit) - Last month, Texas Retina Associates’ Nikisha Kothari, MD, presented on the medical and surgical management of macular holes at the EnVision Summit Ophthalmology 2023. A macular hole is a small gap that opens in the macula, the central area of the retina responsible for the sharp, central vision required for reading, driving and seeing fine detail. - [Four New Clinical Trials Available at Texas Retina Associates](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/02/28/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 Edema: Oracle RZ402-201, Plano Diabetic Retinopathy: Pavilla EYP-1901-204, Plano Uveitis: Merkat GR44277, Dallas Main Wet Macular Degeneration: COAST OPT-302-1005, Plano Click here to access more detail about - [FDA Approves First Treatment for Geographic Atrophy](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/02/21/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 Associates was involved in the Phase III clinical trial (OAKS) that led to the approval and is also part of the extension study - [Dr. Abbey Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/02/06/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 an intraocular lens (IOL) following a cataract surgery that resulted in aphakia, where an IOL was unable to be implanted, or where the - [Office Openings for 2/2/2023](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/02/01/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. - [Winter Weather Office Closures](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/01/31/winter-weather-office-closures-4) - 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 tomorrow, February 1, 2023. We will provide additional updates as needed. If you have an appointment scheduled, no need to call us. - [Why Do You Have to Dilate My Eyes?](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/01/24/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 of your eye). Normally, when light shines into your eye, the pupil shrinks in size, letting less light in. Placing dilating drops in - [Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/01/16/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, dignity, humility, justice, service and truth. - [Texas Retina Associates Celebrates Employees Who Have Contributed 25+ Years of Service](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/01/10/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, Ophthalmic Scribe, Dallas Main — 34 years Karen M. Duignan, Clinical Research Coordinator, Dallas Main — 33 years Pamela J. Podsednik, Office Manager, - [Retina Today Publishes Dr. Abbey’s Research on a Potential Toxic Side Effect of Some “Dropless” Cataract Surgery](https://www.texasretina.com/2023/01/05/retina-today-publishes-dr-abbeys-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 eyedrops after surgery. Over the past two years, Texas Retina Associates’ Dallas office has treated 49 patients who presented with a rare condition - [Texas Retina Associates Announces the Retirement of Rand Spencer, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/12/14/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 1984. “I have never tired of going to the office to see patients, and I feel I have developed enduring friendships with many - [New Waco Office Ribbon Cutting & Open House](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/12/07/new-waco-office-ribbon-cutting-open-house) - On December 6, 2022, our Texas Retina Associates Waco team hosted an official ribbon cutting and open house event to welcome physicians and staff from nearby medical offices to our new location. We opened our larger Waco area office in Woodway in late September to better serve our patients and are excited to be a - [Dr. Abbey Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/10/03/dr-abbey-presented-at-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-2022-meeting) - Over the weekend, Texas Retina Associates' Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, taught a course titled “Secondary Intraocular Lens (IOL) Techniques for Retina Specialists” at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2022 meeting in Chicago, Illinois. This was presented in collaboration with Ajay E. Kuriyan, MD; Omesh P. Gupta, MD; and Mohammed Ali Khan, MD, of Wills Eye - [Arlington and Fort Worth Phone Lines Working Again!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/09/28/arlington-and-fort-worth-phone-lines-down-8-28-22) - We're happy to report that our Arlington and Fort Worth office phones are working again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your patience and understanding! - [New Waco Area Office Now Open](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/09/27/new-waco-area-office-now-open) - Today was officially Opening Day for our new Waco area office! Dr. Castillo and our Waco team welcomed patients to this new, larger location that will allow us to better meet the retina care needs of the rapidly growing community. Click here to learn more about our Waco area office. - [Dr. Abbey Presented National Webinar on Treatment of Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema and 20/50 or Worse Vision](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/09/21/dr-abbey-presented-national-webinar-on-treatment-of-patients-with-diabetic-macular-edema-and-20-50-or-worse-vision) - On Monday, September 19, 2022, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, delivered a webinar titled, "Does Treatment Selection Matter in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema and 20/50 or Worse Vision?” Dr. Abbey discussed the increasing prevalence of diabetic macular edema (DME) and the high prevalence of 20/50, or worse, vision in DME patients. He reviewed data on - [Texas Retina Associates' New Waco Area Office Opening September 27!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/09/19/texas-retina-associates-new-waco-area-office-opening-september-27) - We’re excited to announce that our new, larger Waco area office will officially open on September 27, 2022! Allowing us to better serve patients in this rapidly growing community, this new office will replace our current Waco office and is located at: 203 Archway Drive Woodway, TX 76712 Dr. Castillo and our Waco team will - [What is Pneumatic Retinopexy?](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/09/13/what-is-pneumatic-retinopexy) - One of the treatments used to treat a retinal detachment, pneumatic retinopexy is an office-based procedure involving injection of a gas bubble into the eye to gently push the retina back into place along with application of a laser (photocoagulation) or freezing therapy (cryopexy) to seal off the area around it. A retinal detachment occurs - [Offices Closed for Labor Day on 9/5/22](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/09/01/offices-closed-for-labor-day-3) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! - [Welcome Diana M. Laura, MD!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/08/26/welcome-diana-m-laura-md) - Texas Retina Associates is pleased to welcome board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Diana M. Laura, MD, to our practice on September 1, 2022. Serving patients in our Dallas Main, Rockwall and Wichita Falls offices, she will provide care for a full range of vitreoretinal conditions, including macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachment, diabetic eye disease, - [Texas Retina Associates First in the Country to Dose a Patient in the DAVIO 2 Clinical Trial](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/08/08/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 degeneration. EYP-1901 is vorolanib, a sustained release tyrosine kinase inhibitor with activity against all vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors. It has shown - [What is Scleral Buckle Surgery?](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/08/02/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 of the eye. This surgery typically takes place in an operating room, using either local or general anesthesia. Today, with modern techniques, scleral - [Dr. Kothari Discusses Retinal Tears and Detachment on Radio Program and Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/07/18/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 and symptoms of these two conditions as well as common causes. Dr. Kothari also discussed the latest treatments and surgical techniques, including photocoagulation, - [Dr. Abbey Presents at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2022 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/07/14/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 largest organization of retina specialists in the world with over 3,000 members in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, - [New Waco Area Office Construction Making Great Progress!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/07/12/texas-retina-associates-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, the new office is currently on schedule to open in September 2022. It will replace our current Waco office, allowing us to better - [Offices Closed on Monday, July 4, 2022](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/06/30/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 and happy 4th of July! - [Texas Retina Associates Announces the Retirement of David Callanan, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/06/20/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 1993 and was the first full-time physician in our Arlington office as well as our first physician who was fellowship-trained in uveitis. “I - [Dr. Abbey’s Research Featured in New Retina Podcast](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/06/14/dr-abbeys-research-featured-in-new-retina-podcast) - The medical journal Retina recently released a podcast featuring research by Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, on clinical outcomes and surgical technique in transconjunctival sutureless intrascleral fixation of intraocular lenses (IOLs). This surgery is indicated for eyes that need an artificial lens but do not have adequate capsular support. The capsule of the - [Dr. Abbey Presented Preliminary Findings of a Diabetic Macular Edema Clinical Trial at the Retina World Congress](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/06/01/dr-abbey-presented-preliminary-findings-of-a-diabetic-macular-edema-clinical-trial-at-the-retina-world-congress) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD served as an invited faculty member for the Retina World Congress held May 12-15, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This global physician meeting featured presentations on the latest scientific advances, research and best practices in retinal health from international thought leaders representing more than 100 different countries. Dr. - [Meet Our Plano Clinical Research Coordinators](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/04/26/meet-our-plano-clinical-research-coordinators) - Tara Keesling and Veronica Bennett are the clinical research coordinators for our Plano office. In addition to enrolling patients in clinical trials for a number of retina conditions like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema and uveitis, they also serve as our patients’ primary contacts throughout their participation in a study. In addition, - [Dr. Abbey Spoke About Complications of a Compounded Medication Used in “Dropless” Cataract Surgery at the Vit-Buckle Society (VBS) Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/04/19/dr-abbey-spoke-about-complications-of-a-compounded-medication-used-in-dropless-cataract-surgery-at-the-vit-buckle-society-vbs-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, presented “Complications of Compounded Moxifloxacin-Triamcinolone” at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Vit-Buckle Society (VBS) held March 24 – 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. He also discussed this topic in a recent video interview produced by Eyetube. "Dropless cataract surgery" with an intraocular injection of compounded triamcinolone and moxifloxacin - [Meet Our Fort Worth Clinical Research Coordinators](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/04/12/meet-our-fort-worth-clinical-research-coordinators) - Lori Hastings and Tina Bell serve as the clinical research coordinators for our Fort Worth office, managing the enrollment and participation of patients in our clinical trials. These studies explore promising new treatment options for a number of common retina conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy. Lori and Tina also - [Meet Our Dallas Clinical Research Coordinators](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/04/04/meet-our-dallas-clinical-research-coordinators) - Karen Duignan, Sally Arceneaux, Ashley Hughes and Jessica Flores serve as our clinical research coordinators for Dallas. They assist patients with their enrollment and participation in our wide variety of clinical trials for retina conditions like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, uveitis and choroidal melanoma. They also work closely with our Dallas - [Meet Our Arlington Clinical Research Coordinators](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/03/28/meet-our-arlington-clinical-research-coordinators) - Melissa Alva, Michelle Curry and Angie Torres serve as clinical research coordinators for our Arlington office, helping to enroll patients in clinical trials for retina conditions like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema and uveitis. They serve as our patients’ primary point of contact throughout their participation in research studies at our Arlington - [Texas Retina Associates Now Offers Online Appointment Requests!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/03/11/texas-retina-associates-now-offers-online-appointment-requests) - We are committed to continuing to look for new ways to enhance accessibility and convenience for our patients. That is why we’re excited to share that you can now request an appointment at Texas Retina Associates with the click of a button! Simply click the Request Appointment button at the top of our web site — - [All Offices Open Today -- 2/25/22!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/02/25/all-offices-open-today-2-25-22) - We’re happy to announce that after another week of rough winter weather, all of our offices are now open. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 1-800-695-6941. - [Winter Weather Office Closures -- 2/24/22](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/02/24/winter-weather-office-closures-3) - Because of winter weather and ice on the roads, the following Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed today, February 24, 2022: Arlington, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Mansfield and Plano. If you have an appointment scheduled at one of these offices, we will be reaching out to you to reschedule — no need to call us. - [Winter Weather Office Closures](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/02/23/winter-weather-office-closures-2) - Due to the winter storm and ice on the roads, all of our offices except Lubbock and Waco will close today, February 23, 2022, at 3:00 pm. We will attempt to reopen at 9:00 am tomorrow, February 24, 2022, and will post additional updates if there are any changes. If you have an appointment scheduled - [All Offices Except Lubbock Closed 2/4/22](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/02/03/all-offices-except-lubbock-closed-2-4-22) - Due to the winter storm, all of our offices except Lubbock will be closed on Friday, February 4, 2022. If you have an appointment scheduled that day, we will be reaching out to you to reschedule -- no need to call us. Stay safe and warm! - [Winter Weather Office Closures](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/02/02/winter-weather-office-closures) - Due to the winter storm, ALL of our offices will be closed on Thursday, February 3, 2022. If you have an appointment scheduled that day, no need to call us. We will be reaching out to you to reschedule. Stay safe! - [Texas Retina Associates Breaks Ground on New Waco Area Office!](https://www.texasretina.com/2022/01/28/texas-retina-associates-breaks-ground-on-new-waco-area-office) - We’re excited to announce that on January 15, 2022, we broke ground on a new, larger Waco area office located at: 203 Archway Drive Woodway, Texas 76712 This new office, slated to open later this year, will replace our current Waco office and allow us to better meet the needs of this rapidly growing community. - [Happy New Year!](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/12/28/happy-new-year-4) - Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021. As another year comes to a close, we want to thank all of our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends for placing your trust in our team. We wish you all the best for a happy, healthy 2022! - [Happy Holidays!](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/12/20/happy-holidays-3) - Happy Holidays from all of us at Texas Retina Associates! Our offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, 2021, and Friday, December 24, 2021. We wish you health and happiness this holiday season! - [What is Geographic Atrophy?](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/11/30/what-is-geographic-atrophy) - Approximately 20% of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will develop a condition called geographic atrophy (GA). It is considered a late stage of AMD and involves chronic, progressive degeneration of regions of the retina due to cells wasting away and dying (atrophy). Upon examination by an ophthalmologist or retina specialist, these areas of atrophy - [Dr. Abbey Discusses COED Clinical Trial for Diabetic Macular Edema in New Video](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/11/15/dr-abbey-discusses-coed-clinical-trial-for-diabetic-macular-edema-in-new-video) - In a new video published on Modern Retina, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, discusses the COED clinical trial which is testing the efficacy of combining steroid and anti-VEGF therapy in patients with diabetic macular edema. He recently presented the initial results of this study at the American Society of Retina Specialists 39th Annual - [Dr. Abbey to Speak at Upcoming Retina World Congress Medical Education Event](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/10/19/dr-abbey-to-serve-as-speaker-for-upcoming-retina-world-congress-medical-education-event) - On October 24, 2021, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, will serve on a distinguished panel of presenters from across the country for a Retina World Congress continuing medical education (CME) event called “Macular Trials: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.” Targeted to retina specialists, comprehensive ophthalmologists, retina fellows and residents, the CME - [Three Texas Retina Associates Physicians Earn Honor Awards at American Society of Retina Specialists 2021 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/10/14/three-texas-retina-associates-physicians-earn-honor-awards-at-american-society-of-retina-specialists-2021-annual-meeting) - The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) named Deborah Y. Chong, MD, and Robert C. Wang, MD, “Honor Awardees” at the organization’s 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting held recently in San Antonio. They were two of 16 physicians honored this year. In addition, Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, was one of three physicians to earn a 2021 - [Dr. Kothari and Dr. Abbey Earn “Top 10 Poster Award” at American Society of Retina Specialists 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/10/12/dr-kothari-and-dr-abbey-earn-top-10-poster-award-at-american-society-of-retina-specialists-2021-annual-scientific-meeting) - A research poster by Texas Retina Associates physicians Nikisha Kothari, MD, and Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, was awarded “Top 10” honors at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting held this past weekend in San Antonio. Titled “The Use of a Combination of Ozurdex and Eylea Versus Eylea Monotherapy for Diabetic - [Our Phone Lines are Working Again!](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/10/04/our-phone-lines-are-working-again) - All of our phone lines are working again. Thank you for your patience, and we again apologize for any inconvenience. - [New Frisco Office Opening September 28, 2021](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/09/24/new-frisco-office-opening-september-28-2021) - Texas Retina Associates is excited to announce the opening of our new office in Frisco to better serve our community. Opening September 28, 2021, the Frisco office is located at: 5858 Main Street, Suite 200 Frisco, Texas 75033 Phone: 945-465-2121 Fax: 945-465-2122 Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD, will see patients in this office. He believes - [What is Cryopexy?](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/09/17/what-is-cryopexy) - Cryopexy is an outpatient surgical procedure that uses extreme cold therapy or freezing to treat retinal tears and other retinal conditions. It works by creating scar tissue that seals the tear to help prevent further damage or a complete retinal detachment. It can also be used to seal off leaking blood vessels or to halt - [Offices Closed for Labor Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/09/03/offices-closed-for-labor-day-2) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! - [Dr. Abbey Reports on Five Emerging Treatments Presented at ARVO 2021](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/08/24/dr-abbey-reports-on-five-emerging-treatments-presented-at-arvo-2021) - In the July/August 2021 issue of Retina Specialist, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, published highlights from five compelling retina presentations at the recent Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2021 Annual Meeting held virtually in May. His article featured the following takeaways: In-office pneumatic vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreomacular traction (VMT) resulted in - [Texas Retina Associates Collaborates on Gene Therapy Research for Rare, Inherited Retina Condition](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/08/12/texas-retina-associates-collaborates-on-gene-therapy-research-for-rare-inherited-retina-condition) - Texas Retina Associates and the Retina Foundation of the Southwest (RFSW) have been working in collaboration on new gene therapy treatments for inherited blinding diseases for which there are no cures. Most recently, this work has included a Phase II clinical trial called SKYLINE which is evaluating the safety and efficacy of a study drug called - [What is Retinal Laser Photocoagulation?](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/07/27/what-is-retinal-laser-photocoagulation) - Retinal laser photocoagulation is an in-office procedure used to treat a number of retinal conditions, including retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. It is most frequently used to seal a retinal tear to prevent development of a retinal detachment, a potentially blinding condition. Retinal laser photocoagulation is also used to seal - [Offices Closed on Monday, July 5, 2021](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/07/01/offices-closed-on-monday-july-5-2021) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, July 6. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! - [Seven Texas Retina Associates Physicians Earn New Professional Designation](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/06/29/seven-texas-retina-associates-physicians-earn-new-professional-designation) - The American Society of Retina Specialists has awarded its Fellow of the ASRS (FASRS) designation to the following Texas Retina Associates physicians: David Callanan, MD Rajiv Anand, MD Michel J. Shami, MD Robert C. Wang, MD Patrick D. Williams, MD Ashkan M. Abbey, MD Ivan G. Castillo, MD This new professional designation recognizes ASRS members - [Ocular (Uveal) Melanoma and Biopsy – the “Why” and “How” of It](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/06/10/ocular-uveal-melanoma-and-biopsy-the-why-and-how-of-it) - By Timothy Fuller, MD, Ocular Oncologist With the diagnosis of ocular (uveal) melanoma comes the very real risk of metastatic disease, or “spread” of the cancer to other parts of the body. In general, about 50% of patients with uveal melanoma go on to later develop metastatic disease[1]. At the time of diagnosis, there is - [Dr. Abbey and Dr. Williams Co-authored Article Published in Ophthalmology on the Influence of Face Mask Use on Endophthalmitis Risk After Eye Injections](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/06/07/dr-abbey-and-dr-williams-co-authored-article-published-in-ophthalmology-on-the-influence-of-face-mask-use-on-endophthalmitis-risk-after-eye-injections) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, and Patrick D. Williams, MD, co-authored a recently published article titled “The Influence of Universal Face Mask Use on Endophthalmitis Risk After Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. About the Study Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections in - [Our Offices Will Close for Memorial Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/05/27/our-offices-will-close-for-memorial-day) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. We remember and honor all who gave their lives in service to our country. - [Dr. Coors and Dr. Christopher Fuller Served as Invited Faculty for Retina LIVE! Surgical Case Series Event](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/05/25/dr-coors-and-dr-christopher-fuller-served-as-invited-faculty-for-retina-live-surgical-case-series-event) - Texas Retina Associates’ Lori E. Coors, MD, and Christopher G. Fuller, MD, joined speakers from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Stanford University’s Byers Eye Institute, and Duke University Eye Center as part of Alcon’s Retina LIVE! 2021 Surgical Case Series that was held on May 19, 2021. As part of this online interactive session attended by - [Ocular Melanoma and the Importance of Annual Dilated Eye Exams: Felicia Corbray’s Story](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/05/20/ocular-melanoma-and-the-importance-of-annual-dilated-eye-exams-felicia-corbrays-story) - It was November 2017 when Felicia Corbray experienced the first fast, faint flash of light in her eye. A mother of three young children, including six-month old twins, she chalked it up to exhaustion. After the flashes continued for a week though, she mentioned them to a good friend who was an ophthalmologist, and he - [Dr. Kothari Actively Involved in Women in Retina Mentoring Program](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/04/14/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 an expert panel for their virtual event where she will help select a travel grant recipient for the ASRS Annual Meeting that will - [New Clinical Trials Available](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/04/06/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 that provide our patients access to promising new treatments for a variety of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic - [National Doctor's Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/03/30/national-doctors-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 great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” — Sir William Osler, “Father of Modern Medicine,” The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - [Dr. Wang’s Research Published in British Journal of Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/03/26/dr-wangs-research-on-treatment-for-macula-edema-associated-with-non-infectious-uveitis-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 latest issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Macula Edema and Non-infectious Uveitis With uveitis, the body’s immune system attacks the eye, causing - [Dr. Choi’s Research on Filtering-associated Endophthalmitis in Ophthalmology Retina Journal](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/03/22/dr-chois-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 a study to determine the rate, clinical features, and outcomes of filtering-associated endophthalmitis in eyes that underwent trabeculectomy or tube-shunt implantation as treatment - [Dr. Wang to Speak About Iritis at RheumNow Live! Event](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/03/16/dr-wang-to-speak-about-iritis-at-rheumnow-live-event) - Texas Retina Associates’ Robert C. Wang, MD, will give a presentation on “Iritis and HLA-B27” at the RheumNow Live! event this Sunday, March 21, 2021. RheumNow Live! is an on-site and virtual educational meeting created to share the latest updates in the field of rheumatology. You can learn more here. Uveitis is a rare retinal - [Dr. Wang Co-authored Article on New Non-infectious Uveitis Treatment Published in Acta Ophthalmologica Journal](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/03/12/dr-wang-co-authored-article-on-new-non-infectious-uveitis-treatment-published-in-acta-ophthalmologica-journal) - Texas Retina Associates’ Robert C. Wang, MD, co-authored an article titled “Management of Repository Corticotropin Injection Therapy for Non‐infectious Uveitis: A Delphi Study” in the March 2021 issue of the medical journal Acta Ophthalmologica. What is Non-infectious Uveitis? Uveitis is a rare retinal disease where the body’s immune system attacks the eye, causing inflammation. Non-infectious - [COVID-19 Patient Update #5 — 3/8/2021](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/03/08/covid-19-patient-update-5-3-8-2021) - On March 2, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34, which, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021, lifted all COVID-19 related restrictions on businesses along with the statewide mask mandate. However, the order allows organizations, including medical practices, the option to still require masks. At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to doing everything we - [Dr. Abbey Invited to Serve as Faculty for Retina LIVE! Surgical Case Series](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/25/dr-abbey-invited-to-serve-as-faculty-for-retina-live-surgical-case-series) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, will discuss his surgical techniques and experience with complex cases as part of Alcon’s Retina LIVE! 2021 event on March 24, 2021. This interactive event is part of an online surgical case discussion series designed to inform retina specialists throughout the country about the latest retina techniques and technologies. - [Dr. Choi Publishes Article on Uveitis and Pregnancy in Retina Specialist Journal](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/23/dr-choi-publishes-article-on-uveitis-and-pregnancy-in-retina-specialist-journal) - Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD, published an article titled “Noninfectious Uveitis in Pregnancy” in the February 18, 2021 issue of Retina Specialist. A rare disease, uveitis is inflammation of the “uvea” or middle layer of the eye. However, it is commonly used to refer to any inflammation of the eye. In this article, Dr. Choi - [All Offices Open](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/22/all-offices-open) - We’re happy to announce that after a week of rough winter weather, all of our offices are now open. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 1-800-695-6941. - [Most Offices Open 2/19/21](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/18/most-offices-open-2-19-21) - UPDATED: Most of our offices will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 19, 2021. Our Grapevine and Waco offices will be closed. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 1-800-695-6941. Stay safe! - [Trying to Open Offices on 2/18/21](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/17/trying-to-open-offices) - We are trying to open most of our offices tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021, and are reaching out to all patients we need to reschedule. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 1-800-695-6941. Stay safe! - [Only Lubbock Office Open on 2/17/21](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/16/only-lubbock-office-open-on-2-17-21) - LATEST WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: All of our offices except for Lubbock will be closed tomorrow, February 17, 2021, due to the severe winter weather. If you have any questions or concerns, you can still reach us at 1-800-695-6941. Stay safe! - [Some Offices Opening Tomorrow](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/15/some-offices-opening-tomorrow) - NEW WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: Some of our offices that were closed today will be opening later tomorrow morning — Tuesday, February 16, 2021. We will be proactively contacting and updating all patients who have appointments scheduled tomorrow. If you have any concerns, please call us at 1-800-695-6941. - [Offices Closed Due to Winter Weather](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/14/offices-closed-due-to-winter-weather) - Due to the winter storm, on Monday, February 15, 2021, all of our offices will be closed except for Lubbock. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope everyone stays safe! If you have any questions or concerns, you can still reach us at 1-800-695-6941. - [Dr. Abbey Publishes Article in Retina Today on Surgical Technique for Repositioning IOLs](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/10/dr-abbeys-publishes-article-on-surgical-technique-for-repositioning-intraocular-lenses-in-the-medical-journal-retina-today) - Dr. Abbey published an article titled “Tips for Repositioning Three-Piece IOLs” in the January/February issue of Retina Today. An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens implanted in the eye as part of treatment for cataracts or myopia. In the article, Dr. Abbey discusses his preferred technique of using a sutureless intrascleral (SIS) fixation to - [February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/02/05/low-vision-awareness-month-what-you-should-know-about-age-related-macular-degeneration) - By Ivan G. Castillo, MD February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery. AMD, a deterioration or breakdown of the macula, is one of the most common causes of poor vision after age 60. - [Dr. Wang Published Article on Long-term Inflammation Control and Uveitis in Retina Today](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/01/26/dr-wang-published-article-on-long-term-inflammation-control-and-uveitis-in-retina-today) - Texas Retina Associates’ Robert C. Wang, MD, shared three case studies in an article titled “Long-term Inflammation Control Benefits All Types of Uveitis” published in the November/December 2020 issue of the medical journal Retina Today. Uveitis is a rare retinal disease where the body’s immune system attacks the eye, causing inflammation. Highlights of the article - [Dr. Abbey’s Research Published in Ophthalmology Retina, a Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/01/20/dr-abbeys-research-published-in-ophthalmology-retina-a-journal-of-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, has published research on macular holes in the January 4, 2021, issue of Ophthalmology Retina. Titled “Spontaneous Conversion of Lamellar Macular Holes to Full-Thickness Macular Holes: Clinical Features and Surgical Outcomes,” his article describes the clinical features and surgical outcomes of patients experiencing a spontaneous conversion of lamellar macular - [COVID-19 Patient Update #4 — 1/13/2021](https://www.texasretina.com/2021/01/13/covid-19-patient-update-4-1-13-2021) - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, please know that we continue to do everything we can to keep you safe while maintaining your retina care. All of our offices remain open, and our dedicated physicians and staff continue to care for patients. Some of our patients have asked about COVID-19 vaccinations. Please reference the Texas Department - [Getting to Know Dwain Fuller, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/18/getting-to-know-dwain-fuller-md) - Texas Retina Associates’ most senior physician, Dwain Fuller, MD, is one of three Dr. Fullers in our practice. In recent years, his two sons, Christopher Fuller, MD, and Timothy Fuller, MD, have also joined Texas Retina Associates. Let’s get to know Dr. Dwain Fuller a little bit better. Why did you choose to become a - [Getting to Know Timothy S. Fuller, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/23/getting-to-know-timothy-s-fuller-md) - Timothy S. Fuller, MD, is one of three Dr. Fullers at Texas Retina Associates. In August 2016, he joined his father Dwain Fuller, MD, and older brother Christopher Fuller, MD, at our practice and serves patients at our Dallas Main and Denton offices. Born, raised and trained in Texas and fluent in both English and - [Texas Retina Associates Announces the Retirement of Dwain G. Fuller, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/12/31/texas-retina-associates-announces-the-retirement-of-dwain-g-fuller-md) - It is bittersweet that we announce the retirement of Dwain Fuller, M.D., from our practice effective December 31, 2020. He has been an integral part of Texas Retina Associates, caring for patients since 1977, when he was invited to join the practice by our three founding members. His medical career has spanned 58 years with - [Happy New Year!](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/12/29/happy-new-year-3) - Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, 2021. With this challenging year coming to a close, we want to express our gratitude to all of our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends. Thank you for placing your trust in our team, and best wishes for a - [Dr. Choi Case Report of Rare Retina Condition Published in Journal of VitreoRetinal Disease](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/12/28/dr-choi-case-report-of-rare-retina-condition-published-in-journal-of-vitreoretinal-disease) - Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD, published a case report titled “Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Presenting in a Patient with Punctate Inner Choroidopathy” in the November 3, 2020, issue of the Journal of VitreoRetinal Disease. This case study reports a long-standing punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) presenting with acute-onset multiple evanescent white dot syndrome in a - [Happy Holidays!](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/12/22/happy-holidays-2) - From all of us at Texas Retina Associates, Happy Holidays! Our offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2020, and Friday, December 25, 2020. Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year! - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/11/24/happy-thanksgiving-2) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. During this time of reflection and giving thanks, we want you to know how grateful we are for YOU! From our family to your's, we wish you a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving! - [New Clinical Trials Enrolling in Plano](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/11/18/new-clinical-trials-enrolling-in-plano) - At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to examining new options that are ethical, based on a solid science platform and provide minimal risks to our patients. Our Plano research team is currently enrolling patients for two new studies: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Study Title: Glimmer A Phase III, two-year study for patients 18 years - [Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, Taught a Course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/11/17/ashkan-m-abbey-md-taught-a-course-at-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-2020-virtual-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, taught a course on “Secondary IOL Techniques for Retinal Specialists” at this year’s AAO 2020 virtual meeting held November 14-17, 2020. With more than 32,000 members across the globe, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. Their mission is - [Dr. Choi’s Research on Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Aid in the Diagnosis of Plus Disease in Retinopathy of Prematurity Patients Published in Ophthalmology Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/10/26/dr-chois-research-on-utilizing-artificial-intelligence-to-aid-in-the-diagnosis-of-plus-disease-in-retinopathy-of-prematurity-patients-published-in-ophthalmology-retina) - Texas Retina Associates’ Rene Y. Choi, MD, published an article titled “Variability in Plus Disease Identified Using a Deep Learning-Based Retinopathy of Prematurity Severity Scale” in the latest issue of Ophthalmology Retina, a journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide, but clinical diagnosis - [Dr. Abbey Highlights Five Noteworthy Presentations from the ASRS Annual Meeting in the Latest Issue of Retina Specialist](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/10/20/ashkan-abbey-md-highlights-five-noteworthy-presentations-from-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-virtual-annual-meeting-in-the-latest-issue-of-retina-specialist) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, published an article in the current issue of Retina Specialist, highlighting the findings of five intriguing presentations from the recent 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), which was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his article, Dr. Abbey shared - [Dr. Abbey’s Research Published in Retina, the Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/10/02/dr-abbeys-research-published-in-retina-the-journal-of-retinal-and-vitreous-diseases) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, has published research in the medical journal Retina. Titled “Refractive Outcomes After Sutureless Intrascleral Fixation of Intraocular Lens with Pars Plana Vitrectomy,” the results of his work may help retina surgeons achieve more predictable and better desired refractive outcomes for this surgical technique that is used to correct a number - [Welcome Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/08/25/welcome-rene-y-choi-md-phd) - Texas Retina Associates welcomes board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Rene Y. Choi, MD, PhD, to our practice on September 1, 2020. Serving patients in our Dallas Main, Denton, Rockwall and Fort Worth offices, he will provide care for a full range of vitreoretinal conditions and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis. Fluent in - [Texas Retina Associates Participating in New Phase II Clinical Trial for Choroidal Melanoma](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/09/16/texas-retina-associates-participating-in-new-phase-ii-clinical-trial-for-choroidal-melanoma) - Texas Retina Associates is pleased to announce its participation in a groundbreaking new Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of small choroidal (ocular) melanoma. Together with Aura Biosciences, we are investigating the safety and efficacy of AU-011, a light-activated viral nanoparticle, in the treatment of this rare and often deadly cancer. Texas Retina Associates - [Offices Closed for Labor Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/09/04/offices-closed-for-labor-day) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! - [New Clinical Trials Offer Patients Access to Promising New Retina Treatments](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/09/01/new-clinical-trials-offer-patients-access-to-promising-new-retina-treatments) - At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to safely providing our patients with compassionate and personalized retina care, including access to breakthrough, sight-saving treatments through clinical trials. In fact, our physicians have participated in more than 100 national clinical trials over the past 20 years, and believe in examining new therapies that are ethical, based - [Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, Presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/07/27/ashkan-m-abbey-md-presented-at-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-2020-virtual-annual-meeting) - This past weekend, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, presented at the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the largest retinal organization in the world with over 3,000 members in all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 63 countries. Dr. Abbey spoke on “Sutureless - [Texas Retina Associates Participating in Pagoda Clinical Trial for Diabetic Macular Edema](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/07/22/texas-retina-associates-participating-in-pagoda-clinical-trial-for-diabetic-macular-edema) - Sponsored by Genentech, the Pagoda clinical trial is studying an investigational drug delivery system for diabetic macular edema (DME) treatment to see if it could result in fewer eye injections and eye doctor visits. Through this study, Texas Retina Associates was one of the first in the United States to implant this new device. Both - [Offices Closed on July 3rd for Independence Day Holiday](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/07/02/offices-closed-on-july-3rd-for-independence-day-holiday) - All of our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! - [North Dallas Office Moving to a New Suite](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/06/29/north-dallas-office-moving-to-a-new-suite) - To better serve our patients, Texas Retina Associates will be moving our Dallas North office to a much larger suite within the same building. Opening Monday, July 6, 2020, the new Dallas North office address is: 10740 N. Central Expressway, Suite 275 Dallas, TX 75231 Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same: Phone: - [COVID-19 Patient Update #5 -- 6/26/2020](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/06/26/covid-19-patient-update-5-6-26-2020) - Maintaining retina care and treatment is essential to protecting the eye health and vision of our patients. With the new COVID-19 medical guidelines released by the Governor this week, we want to assure all of our patients and referring physicians that our offices remain open, fully operational and dedicated to providing safe, timely care. We - [We’re Smiling Behind Our Masks](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/06/19/were-smiling-behind-our-masks) - The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way we look when you come into our offices, but it hasn’t changed the way we feel about all of our patients. We believe in caring for you as we would our own families and are grateful for the trust you have placed in our team. Even though - [Six Ways to Celebrate Women’s Health Month](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/05/26/six-ways-to-celebrate-womens-health-month) - Many women are so busy taking care of their families and everyone around them that they neglect their own health. Celebrated in May, Women’s Health Month is a great reminder that it’s never too late to make positive changes and take control. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, making your own health a priority is especially - [Our Offices are Closed for Memorial Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/05/25/our-offices-are-closed-for-memorial-day) - Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. At Texas Retina Associates, we honor all who have given their lives in service to our country. - [Why You Should Continue Your Retina Care](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/05/20/why-you-should-continue-your-retina-care) - We know the COVID-19 pandemic has made some patients, especially those over 65 or with other risk factors, nervous about venturing out of their homes. However, maintaining your retina care, including intravitreal injections if you need them, can mean the difference between keeping or losing your vision. Please know that the health and safety of - [Coronavirus/COVID-19 Patient Update #4 — 4/23/2020](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/04/23/coronavirus-covid-19-patient-update-4-4-23-2020) - We know that anything affecting your sight can be scary, and that this has been an exceptionally challenging time for all of our patients and their loved ones. At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to preserving your eye health and vision while keeping all of our patients, staff and physicians as safe and healthy - [Thank You!](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/04/03/thank-you) - There has never been a more important time to thank healthcare professionals everywhere. From our own dedicated team and the many referring medical practices with whom we are working to safely care for patients during these difficult times to those on the front lines battling COVID-19, we APPRECIATE all that you are doing each and - [Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) Patient Update #3 — 3/21/2020](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/03/21/coronavirus-disease-19-covid-19-patient-update-3-3-21-2020) - At Texas Retina Associates, we remain committed to preserving your eye health and vision while keeping our patients, staff and physicians as safe and healthy as possible during this pandemic. Our physicians and staff continue to follow guidance and recommendations provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control - [Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update #1 -- 3/6/2020](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/03/06/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-update) - We know there are a lot of concerns and questions about the coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19. At Texas Retina Associates, we are monitoring this situation closely and continue to see patients as normal at all of our offices. We are and will continue to follow guidance and recommendations provided by the Texas - [Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update #2 — 3/17/2020](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-update-2-3-17-2020) - We know that concerns about COVID-19, the coronavirus disease 2019, have escalated in recent days and with the social distancing recommendations, many patients are concerned about coming to their appointments. Our team remains committed to keeping our patients as safe and healthy as possible. We also recognize that ongoing retina care and treatments are important - [Meet Our Mansfield Team](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/02/25/5080) - Last fall Texas Retina Associates opened an office in Mansfield, Texas, located at 2925 E. Broad Street, Suite 125. Our Mansfield office may be new, but we have an experienced team dedicated to serving our patients. Here are a few fun facts: Physicians: - A Texas native, Andrew J. McClellan, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates - [Mansfield Office Open House](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/02/11/mansfield-office-open-house) - Texas Retina Associates hosted an open house at our Mansfield office on Thursday, February 6, from 5-7 pm, to welcome physicians and staff from nearby medical offices, and introduce them to Dr. McClellan, Dr. Kothari and our Mansfield team. We opened our Mansfield office last fall and are excited to be a part of this - [New Mansfield Office Opening October 8, 2019](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/10/07/new-mansfield-office-opening-october-8-2019) - Texas Retina Associates is excited to announce the opening of our new office in Mansfield to better serve our community. Opening October 8, 2019, the Mansfield office will be located at: 2925 E. Broad Street, Suite 125 Mansfield, Texas 76063 Andrew J. McClellan, MD, and Nikisha Kothari, MD, will see patients in this office. They - [Dr. Kothari's Research on Microincisional Vitrectomy Surgery Published in International Medical Journal](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/02/03/dr-kotharis-research-on-pediatric-macular-holes-published-in-international-medical-journal) - Texas Retina Associates’ Nikisha Kothari, MD, recently had a research study published in the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). Titled “A Multicenter Study of Pediatric Macular Holes: Surgical Outcomes With Microincisional Vitrectomy Surgery,” the study found that microincisional vitrectomy surgery for pediatric macular holes resulted in - [Why Does a Retina Exam Take So Long?](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/22/why-does-a-retina-exam-take-so-long) - Appointments in our office can last two to three hours, and we know patients and their family members sometimes get frustrated with how long the process takes. So why does it take so long? An exam of your retina and vitreous is more extensive than a routine eye exam that you would get for glasses - [Getting to Know Andrew McClellan, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/04/30/getting-to-know-andrew-mcclellan-md) - Andrew J. McClellan, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in 2017, after completing his retina fellowship and ophthalmology residency training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, the top-rated eye hospital in the country. A Texas native, Dr. McClellan specializes in vitreoretinal surgery at Texas Retina and cares for patients in our Fort Worth, Mansfield - [Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/01/20/celebrating-dr-martin-luther-king-jr) - “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Today we honor Dr. King’s legacy and the values he upheld — courage, compassion, dignity, humility, justice, service and truth. - [Getting to Know Nikisha Kothari, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2020/01/07/getting-to-know-nikisha-kothari-md) - Originally from Philadelphia, board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Nikisha Kothari, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in August 2019, and cares for patients in our Arlington, Grapevine and Mansfield offices. She completed her ophthalmology and retina training at two of the top-rated eye hospitals in the country: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, and Jules Stein Eye - [Happy New Year!](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/12/30/happy-new-year-2) - Happy New Year from all of us here at Texas Retina Associates! Our offices will be closed for New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. With another year coming to a close, we want to express our gratitude to all of our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends. Thank you for placing your trust - [Happy Holidays!](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/12/20/happy-holidays) - From all of us at Texas Retina Associates, Happy Holidays! Please note that our offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year! - [Ashkan Abbey, MD, Publishes Article Summarizing Highlights from American Academy of Ophthalmology Retina 2019 Subspecialty Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/12/12/ashkan-abbey-md-publishes-article-summarizing-highlights-from-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-retina-2019-subspecialty-day) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, recently published an article in the current issue of Retina Specialist that summarized the findings of five compelling clinical trial presentations from the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) recent two-day Retina 2019 Subspecialty Day. Dr. Abbey’s article highlighted the following recent retina research findings: Intravitreal gene therapy shows promise - [The Today Show’s Savannah Guthrie Suffered an Eye Injury: What You Should Know about Penetrating Ocular Trauma and a Torn Retina](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/12/10/the-today-shows-savannah-guthrie-suffered-an-eye-injury-what-you-should-know-about-penetrating-ocular-trauma-and-a-torn-retina) - NBC Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie recently revealed that she is undergoing treatment for a torn retina after sustaining an injury when her two-year-old son accidentally jabbed her right eye with a toy train. The injury caused a retinal tear, and she has undergone a series of laser treatments to repair it. She has reported - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/11/26/happy-thanksgiving) - At Texas Retina Associates, we are thankful for YOU! In celebration of Thanksgiving, our offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. From our family to your’s, we wish you a day filled with love, laughter and gratitude. - [Getting to Know Patrick Williams, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/09/26/getting-to-know-patrick-williams-md) - Originally from Santa Maria, California, Patrick Williams, MD, met fellow Texas Retina Associates physician Christopher Fuller, MD, in medical school at Texas Tech in Lubbock. That led to the opportunity to shadow Dr. Christopher Fuller’s father Dwain Fuller, MD, at Texas Retina Associates when Dr. Williams was a second-year medical student. This inspired a passion - [David Callanan, MD, Presented Uveitis Clinical Trial Results at American Society of Retina Specialists 2019 Annual Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/11/08/david-callanan-md-presented-uveitis-clinical-trial-results-at-american-society-of-retina-specialists-2019-annual-meeting) - Texas Retina Associates’ David Callanan, MD, presented the results of a clinical trial on a promising new treatment for chronic posterior segment uveitis at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2019 Annual Meeting held recently in Chicago. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2018, fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant, sold under - [Getting to Know David Callanan, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/10/29/getting-to-know-david-callanan-md) - Board-certified ophthalmologist David Callanan, MD, has served Texas Retina Associates for more than 26 years and cares for patients in our Arlington and Grapevine offices. Originally from Iowa, Dr. Callanan completed four different retina fellowships during his medical training, including medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, - [Severe Weather Update](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/10/21/severe-weather-update) - All Texas Retina Associates offices weathered the storm last night and are safe and open today. We are also here to help any of our referring physicians’ offices who may need assistance. In addition, if you are a patient who sustained weather damage and need to reschedule your appointment or reach us, please call 1-800-695-6941. - [Rajiv Anand, MD, Participates in Medical Mission Trip to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/10/03/rajiv-anand-md-participates-in-medical-mission-trip-to-ulaanbaatar-mongolia) - Texas Retina Associates’ Rajiv Anand, MD, recently returned from a one-week medical mission trip to the National Medical Institute of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar, where he operated on and assisted with 19 retina surgeries over the course of five days. Dr. Anand cared for patients with a range of retina conditions, including diabetic traction detachment, vitreous - [Ashkan Abbey, MD, Presents at the 52nd Scientific Program of The Retina Society](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/09/17/ashkan-abbey-md-presents-at-the-52nd-scientific-program-of-the-retina-society) - Our physicians are passionate about saving sight through innovation. This past weekend, Texas Retina Associates' Ashkan Abbey, MD, spoke at the 52nd Scientific Program of The Retina Society in London. The Retina Society's mission is to reduce worldwide visual disability and blindness by promoting the education and professional interaction of vitreoretinal specialists, providing optimal care - [Ashkan Abbey, MD, Publishes Article on Key Retina Research Findings Presented at ARVO Meeting](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/09/03/ashkan-abbey-md-publishes-article-on-key-retina-research-findings-presented-at-arvo) - Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, serves on the editorial board of Retina Specialist, a medical journal focused on the latest advances in the diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina. In the latest issue, he published a summary of five key posters and presentations from the recent Association for Research - [Offices Closed on Labor Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/08/30/offices-closed-on-labor-day) - All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! - [Welcome Nikisha Kothari, MD!](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/08/19/welcome-nikisha-kothari-md) - Texas Retina Associates welcomes ophthalmologist and retina specialist Nikisha Kothari, MD, to our practice starting August 19, 2019. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular holes, Dr. Kothari will serve patients in our Grapevine and Arlington offices. Dr. Kothari comes to us from Jules Stein - [Offices Closed on 4th of July](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/07/03/offices-closed-on-4th-of-july) - Our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in observance of Independence Day. At Texas Retina Associates, we wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! - [Why Regular Eye Exams are Important](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/04/why-regular-eye-exams-are-important) - You get your annual physical and regular dental check-ups, but do you schedule a routine comprehensive eye exam? You should. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), of the estimated 61 million US adults at high risk for vision loss, only half visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. Even if you - [Offices Closed on Memorial Day](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/05/24/offices-closed-on-memorial-day) - Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day. At Texas Retina Associates, we honor all who have given their lives in service to our country. - [All in the Family: Three Doctors, Two Generations, One Shared Passion for Saving Sight](https://www.texasretina.com/2016/10/28/all-in-the-family-three-doctors-two-generations-one-shared-passion-for-saving-sight) - All in the Family: Three Doctors, Two Generations, One Shared Passion for Saving Sight As of August 2016, there are now three Dr. Fullers at Texas Retina Associates. Timothy Fuller, MD, has joined his father Dwain Fuller, MD, and brother Christopher Fuller, MD, at the practice. All are Texas natives, and none originally set out - [Texas Retina Associates Held 18th Annual Vitreoretinal Disease Update for Optometrists](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/05/14/texas-retina-associates-held-18th-annual-vitreoretinal-disease-update-for-optometrists) - On May 5, 2019, 180 optometrists attended Texas Retina Associates’ Vitreoretinal Disease Update 2019, an annual continuing education event held this year at the Fogelson Forum at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Ten Texas Retina physicians shared timely information on a variety of retina topics, including new and emerging treatments and diagnostic tools: Christopher Fuller, - [Getting to Know Michel J. Shami, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/04/23/getting-to-know-michel-j-shami-md) - With more than 30 years of experience, retina specialist Michel J. Shami, MD, has served Texas Retina Associates since 2001, and sees patients in our Lubbock office. Dr. Shami is an active researcher with the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net), serving as a co-investigator for numerous clinical trials. This collaborative research organization of more - [Getting to Know Ashkan M. Abbey, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/04/15/getting-to-know-ashkan-m-abbey-md) - Board-certified retina specialist Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in 2015, and cares for patients in our Dallas Main and Rockwall offices. Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Dr. Abbey speaks English, Farsi and conversational Spanish, and is passionate about advancing the field of retina to improve care for his patients. A winner of the Retina Fellows’ - [Our Grapevine Office Has Moved!](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/04/01/our-grapevine-office-has-moved) - Our Grapevine office officially moved and is now located at: 1040 Texan Trail, Suite 100 Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: 817-310-0107 Fax: 817-310-0189 We will begin seeing patients in this office on April 2, 2019. The new Grapevine office is about 2 1/2 miles northeast of our previous location. Dr. Callanan, Dr. Solley and Dr. Williams - [Our Grapevine Office is Moving in March 2019](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/02/20/our-grapevine-office-is-moving-in-march-2019) - Our Grapevine office is moving to a new location in March 2019, to better serve our patients. The new office will be located at: 1040 Texan Trail, Suite 100 Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: 817-310-0107 Fax: 817-310-0189 Our new office is about 2 1/2 miles northeast of our current Grapevine office. Dr. Callanan, Dr. Solley and - [Meet Our Arlington Team](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/01/29/4893) - Texas Retina Associates established an Arlington office in 1994, and moved to its current location at 801 W. Randol Mill Road, Suite 101, about 10 years ago. Our experienced Arlington team remains committed to meeting the needs of patients throughout the Arlington area. Here are a few fun facts: Physicians: Gary Edd Fish, MD David - [Honoring the Life and Legacy of Texas Retina Associates Co-founder William B. Snyder, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/01/23/honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-texas-retina-associates-co-founder-william-b-snyder-md) - One of the three founders of Texas Retina Associates, William B. Snyder, MD, passed away on January 18, 2019, at the age of 87. The child of two physicians, Dr. Snyder attended medical school at Vanderbilt University and completed his retina training at the University of Iowa. He came to Dallas in 1966 to join - [When Should You See a Retina Specialist](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/01/15/when-should-you-see-a-retina-specialist) - Your ophthalmologist or optometrist can monitor your vision, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and diagnose, treat and prevent a number of eye diseases. However, for some eye conditions, your eye doctor may refer you to a retina specialist for care. What is a retina specialist? A retina specialist is a medical doctor who has specialized - [Getting to Know Deborah Y. Chong, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/01/08/getting-to-know-deborah-y-chong-md) - Deborah Y. Chong, MD, is a board-certified retina specialist who joined Texas Retina Associates in 2012, and cares for patients in our Dallas Main and Rockwall offices. A Dallas native, Dr. Chong specializes in medical and surgical retina care. She earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Harvard University and her medical degree from Harvard - [Eight New Year's Resolutions for Your Eyes](https://www.texasretina.com/2019/01/02/eight-new-years-resolutions-for-your-eyes) - As we ring in 2019, many people are busy making their New Year’s Resolutions. Here are a few to improve and protect your vision and eye health: 1. Schedule an annual, comprehensive eye exam. Even if you aren’t experiencing any vision issues, regular eye exams by an ophthalmologist or optometrist are critical to maintaining the - [Happy New Year!](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/12/31/happy-new-year) - Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed for New Year’s Day on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. As another year comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect and share how grateful we are for all of our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends. Thank you for the trust you have placed - [Getting to Know Robert C. Wang, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/12/18/getting-to-know-robert-c-wang-md) - Board-certified retina specialist Robert C. Wang, MD, has cared for Texas Retina patients for more than 16 years and currently serves our Dallas Main, Dallas North, Plano and Sherman offices. While he provides a full range of vitreoretinal care, Dr. Wang sub-specializes in treatment of uveitis, a rare and complex eye condition that involves inflammation - [Getting to Know Lori E. Coors, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/12/03/getting-to-know-lori-e-coors-md) - With 13 years of experience, board-certified retina specialist Lori E. Coors, MD, has been a part of Texas Retina Associates since 2005 and sees patients in our Dallas North, Plano and Sherman offices. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Coors specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina care. She completed her training and vitreoretinal fellowship at - [What You Should Know About Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/11/19/what-you-should-know-about-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-pdr) - By Ivan G. Castillo, MD Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is a complication of diabetes caused by changes in the blood vessels of the eye. If you have diabetes, your body does not use and store sugar properly. High blood sugar levels create changes in the veins, arteries, and capillaries that carry blood throughout the body. - [Clinical Trials Help Uncover New Sight-Saving Treatment Options](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/11/12/clinical-trials-help-uncover-new-sight-saving-treatment-options) - At Texas Retina Associates, our physicians are committed to continually improving care for our patients, and a big part of that involves conducting ongoing research of potential new sight-saving retina treatments. Clinical trials are at the center of medical research and test the safety and effectiveness of new approaches to prevention, detection and treatment. - [What You Should Know About Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/11/01/what-you-should-know-about-nonproliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-npdr) - By Ivan G. Castillo, MD November is National Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store glucose properly. Over time, diabetes can damage all of the blood vessels in the retina, including the arteries, veins, and capillaries. The retina is the nerve layer at the back of the eye - [Fort Worth Office Changes: Dr. Cliff Beasley Retiring and Dr. Andrew McClellan Joining Texas Retina Associates](https://www.texasretina.com/2017/10/30/child-birth) - Fort Worth Office Changes: Dr. Cliff Beasley Retiring and Dr. Andrew McClellan Joining Texas Retina Associates After 34 years of service to the community, Dr. Cliff Beasley will be retiring effective September 1, 2017. We are grateful for the tremendous care he has provided to his patients over the years and want to assure you - [Fort Worth News: Lee S. Anderson, MD, Announces His Retirement](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/02/ct-scan-facility) - After serving the Fort Worth community for more than three decades, Dr. Lee Anderson will be retiring as of January 1, 2018. We are grateful for the commitment and care he has provided to his patients and want to assure you that Texas Retina Associates remains committed to meeting the needs of our Fort Worth - [Texas Retina Associates Welcomes Ivan Castillo, MD, to Waco Office](https://www.texasretina.com/2017/10/15/texas-retina-associates-welcomes-ivan-castillo-md-to-waco-office) - Texas Retina Associates welcomes board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Ivan Castillo, MD, to its Waco office starting May 1, 2017. Dr. Castillo specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular holes. He comes to Texas Retina Associates from Retina Institute of California in Bakersfield, California. Prior - [Gun Barrel City Office Moving to Athens in January 2017](https://www.texasretina.com/2016/10/29/gun-barrel-city-office-moving-to-athens-in-january-2017) - To better serve many of our patients, we are moving our Gun Barrel City office to Athens in January 2017. The new office will be located at: 405 E. Clinton Avenue, Suite A Athens, Texas 75751 800-695-6941 As you may know, Dallas Eye Care has been very generous to allow us to share their nice - [New AAO Video Highlights Dr. Anand Discussing Recent Clinical Trial on Ranibizumab for Patients Who Develop Radiation Retinopathy After Treatment for Uveal Melanoma](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/17/new-aao-video-highlights-dr-anand-discussing-recent-clinical-trial-on-ranibizumab-for-patients-who-develop-radiation-retinopathy-after-treatment-for-uveal-melanoma) - An interview with Texas Retina Associates' Rajiv Anand, MD, is featured by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in their latest video from the recent 2018 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) annual meeting. Dr. Anand discusses interim results from a randomized clinical trial of ranibizumab, with or without targeted panretinal photocoagulation (tPRP), in patients who - [Texas Retina Associates Featured in Cover Story of Ophthalmic Professional Publication](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/06/texas-retina-associates-featured-in-cover-story-of-ophthalmic-professional-publication) - Texas Retina Associates' adoption of "better, stronger, faster" technologies, to enhance patient care and service is featured in the cover story of the latest issue of Ophthalmic Professional. The article highlights how new technologies to assist with patient check-in, drug-assistance programs, and medication dispensing are allowing us to spend less time on administration and more - [Dr. Fish Honored by HELPS International for His Medical Mission Work](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/02/dr-fish-honored-by-helps-international-for-his-medical-mission-work) - Texas Retina Associates’ Gary Edd Fish, MD, was honored for his years of medical mission work by HELPS International at their annual Mariposa Gala this past Saturday. HELPS International is a nonprofit organization that organizes volunteer teams to travel to Guatemala to fill healthcare gaps in underserved, rural areas. Nearly every year for the past 36 - [Getting to Know Ivan G. Castillo, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/09/getting-to-know-ivan-g-castillo-md) - Ivan Castillo, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in 2017 to lead our Waco office. He came to us from Bakersfield, California, where he worked at the Retina Institute of California. Dr. Castillo completed his fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery at Retina & Vitreous of Texas in Houston. Before that, he completed a research fellowship in glaucoma at - [Meet Our Waco Team](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/15/meet-our-waco-team) - What do a storm chaser, a vocalist/actress, a Tough Mudder and a jewelry designer have in common? They are all a part of our Texas Retina Associates Waco team. Established in 2006, our Waco office, is conveniently located in southwest Waco at 7030 New Sanger Road, just off Highway 6. Here are a few more - [Getting to Know Wayne A. Solley, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2018/10/27/getting-to-know-wayne-a-solley-md) - Originally from Muscatine, Iowa, Wayne A. Solley, MD, has been with Texas Retina Associates since 1999, after he completed both his ophthalmology residency and viteroretinal disease and surgery fellowship at Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Solley sees patients in our Arlington, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Wichita Falls offices. Why did you choose to - [Glen Rose Office has Moved to Cleburne](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/03/14/glen-rose-office-has-moved-to-cleburne) - To better serve many of our patients, we have moved our Glen Rose office to Cleburne. The new office is located at: 1665 Woodard Avenue Cleburne, Texas 76033 817-334-0882 As you may know, we were sharing our Glen Rose office with ophthalmologist Steve Surratt, M.D. He recently opened a new office in Cleburne, and we - [The Dallas Faces Helping to Change the Face of Eye Disease Worldwide](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/02/28/the-dallas-faces-helping-to-change-the-face-of-eye-disease-worldwide) - Dallas custom home builder Mickey Munir remembers vividly the day he looked up at the mini blinds in his office and saw the normally straight rows move in a wave in the middle. “As an architect, I live in a world of straight lines,” shares Munir. “All of a sudden the blinds on my office - [Local Sight-saving Organizations Collaborate on Creative Commercial Real Estate Deal, Eliminate Central Dallas Eyesore](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/02/26/local-sight-saving-organizations-collaborate-on-creative-commercial-real-estate-deal-eliminate-central-dallas-eyesore) - Two of the country’s leading eye research institutions founded and based in Dallas — Texas Retina Associates (TRA) and the Retina Foundation of the Southwest (RFSW) — have recently opened new offices under the same roof. The new facilities are located at 9600 N. Central Expressway at the southeast corner of N. Central Expressway and - [Texas Retina Associates’ Dallas Main/Greenville Avenue Office is Moving: New Office Opens Tuesday, December 18, 2012](https://www.texasretina.com/2012/12/13/texas-retina-associates-dallas-main-greenville-avenue-office-is-moving-new-office-opens-tuesday-december-18-2012) - We are excited to announce that to better serve our patients, our Dallas Main/Greenville Avenue office is moving to a new, state-of-the-art, patient-centered location at: 9600 N. Central Expressway, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75231 214-692-6941 The new Retina Foundation of the Southwest office will be adjacent to our new office. We have custom-designed this innovative - [Announcing the opening of a second Dallas Office](https://www.texasretina.com/2011/08/04/announcing-the-opening-of-a-second-dallas-office) - Texas Retina Associates is pleased to announce the opening of a second Dallas office on August 15, 2011. DALLAS NORTH 10740 N. Central Expressway, Suite 170 Dallas, TX 75231 214-363-2300 Fax: 214-363-2311 We are located in the Eye Institute of Texas building between Meadow Road and Royal Lane. Designed to supplement our Dallas-Greenville location, this - [Rand Spencer, MD, Completes Stem Cell Transplant for First Patient in New Clinical Trial for Dry AMD](https://www.texasretina.com/2012/10/12/rand-spencer-md-completes-stem-cell-transplant-for-first-patient-in-new-clinical-trial-for-dry-amd) - Texas Retina Associates’ Rand Spencer, MD, is working with the Retina Foundation of the Southwest (RFSW) on a groundbreaking new clinical trial for age-related macular degeneration involving adult human neural (brain) stem cells. They treated the first-ever patient in the world with this novel approach on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. What is AMD? AMD - [Texas Retina Associates Welcomes Deborah Y. Chong, M.D.](https://www.texasretina.com/2012/07/17/texas-retina-associates-welcomes-deborah-y-chong-m-d) - Board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Deborah Y. Chong, M.D., joins Texas Retina Associates August 1 and will see patients in our Dallas Main office. A member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Chong most recently served as assistant professor of medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous, - [Texas Retina Associates and Retina Foundation of the Southwest Open New Dallas Offices, Serve as a National Model for Patient-centered Medical Research](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/02/25/texas-retina-associates-and-retina-foundation-of-the-southwest-open-new-dallas-offices-serve-as-a-national-model-for-patient-centered-medical-research) - Two of the country’s leading eye research institutions founded and based in Dallas — Texas Retina Associates (TRA) and the Retina Foundation of the Southwest (RFSW) — have recently opened new offices under the same roof. The new facilities are located at 9600 N. Central Expressway in Dallas, at the southeast corner of N. Central - [Open House Event: Come Celebrate Our New Dallas Main Office on February 24, 2013](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/02/18/open-house-event-come-celebrate-our-new-dallas-main-office-on-february-24-2013) - Please join us for our Open House on Sunday, February 24, 2013, from 2:00-4:00 pm, as we gather to thank our friends and colleagues, and celebrate the new home of our Dallas Main Office at 9600 N. Central Expressway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75231. It is conveniently located at the southeast corner of Central Expressway - [Texas Retina’s Karl G. Csaky, MD, PhD, to Lead Clinical Center for Innovation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.texasretina.com/2015/02/03/texas-retinas-karl-g-csaky-md-phd-to-lead-clinical-center-for-innovation-for-age-related-macular-degeneration) - exas Retina Associates’ own Karl G. Csaky, MD, PhD, is leading the new, recently announced Clinical Center for Innovation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Dallas. This is a joint venture between the Retina Foundation of the Southwest and Southern Methodist University’s School of Engineering, and was made possible by a recent $2.5 million grant from - [Texas Retina Associates Co-Founder William B. Snyder, MD, Honored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/12/31/texas-retina-associates-co-founder-william-b-snyder-md-honored-by-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology) - The American Academy of Ophthalmology 2013 President Paul Sternberg, Jr., MD, recently named Texas Retina Associates co-founder, William (Bill) Snyder, MD, a 2013 Guest of Honor at the Academy’s 2013 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. One of only three to receive this honor, Dr. Snyder was recognized for his “impressive contributions to ophthalmology and his - [Texas Retina Featured in DHealthcare Daily](https://www.texasretina.com/2013/06/08/texas-retina-featured-in-dhealthcare-daily) - Click here to read full article: Texas Retina Associates and Retina Foundation Partner on Clinical Trials, Joined Location - [TEXAS RETINA ASSOCIATES WELCOMES VITREORETINAL SPECIALIST ASHKAN M. ABBEY, MD](https://www.texasretina.com/2015/08/28/texas-retina-associates-welcomes-vitreoretinal-specialist-ashkan-m-abbey-md) - Texas Retina Associates Welcomes Vitreoretinal Specialist Ashkan M. Abbey, MD Texas Retina Associates welcomes board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, to its Dallas and Rockwall offices on September 1, 2015. Dr. Abbey provides diagnosis, treatment and surgery for disorders of the retina and vitreous, including retinal tears, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration and - [TEXAS RETINA ASSOCIATES OPENS OFFICE IN ROCKWALL](https://www.texasretina.com/2015/08/17/texas-retina-associates-opens-office-in-rockwall) - On August 19, Texas Retina Associates will open an office in Rockwall at 2380 S. Goliad Street, Suite 120, Rockwall TX, 75032. Designed to enhance access to care, the Rockwall office will be staffed by vitreoretinal specialists Deborah Y. Chong, MD, and Ashkan M. Abbey, MD. Dr. Chong will begin seeing patients on August 19, - [Rand Spencer, MD, Performs Stem Cell Transplant for First Patient in Phase II Clinical Trial for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.texasretina.com/2015/07/29/rand-spencer-md-performs-stem-cell-transplant-for-first-patient-in-phase-ii-clinical-trial-for-dry-age-related-macular-degeneration) - Texas Retina Associates’ Rand Spencer, MD, recently performed transplant surgery for the first participant in the Radiant Study, which is a Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of HuCNS-SC (purified human neural stem cells) for the treatment of geographic atrophy, the most advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). HuCNS-SC - [Texas Retina Associates Announces the Retirement of James V. Campbell, MD, and Welcomes Larry Puthenparambil, MD to Waco Office](https://www.texasretina.com/2014/09/02/texas-retina-associates-announces-the-retirement-of-james-v-campbell-md-and-welcomes-larry-puthenparambil-md-to-waco-office) - James V. Campbell, MD, has retired from Texas Retina Associates after 25 years in private practice, and we welcome board-eligible ophthalmologist and retina specialist Larry Puthenparambil, MD, to our Waco office. Dr. Puthenparambil provides diagnosis, treatment and surgery for disorders of the retina and vitreous, including retinal tears, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic - [Dallas Trio Leaves Sight-Saving Legacy](https://www.texasretina.com/2014/06/25/dallas-trio-leaves-sight-saving-legacy) - When Dallas ophthalmologists Albert Vaiser, MD, William B. Snyder, MD, and William L. Hutton, MD, began studying medicine over a half century ago, a diagnosis of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or retinal detachment meant eventual blindness. “Sadly, the patients were told to learn braille,” remembers Dr. Vaiser. However, in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the subspecialty - [MEDICAL RETINA AND OCULAR ONCOLOGY SPECIALIST TIMOTHY S. FULLER, MD, JOINS TEXAS RETINA ASSOCIATES IN DALLAS, WICHITA FALLS AND DENTON](https://www.texasretina.com/2016/08/15/medical-retina-and-ocular-oncology-specialist-timothy-s-fuller-md-joins-texas-retina-associates-in-dallas-wichita-falls-and-denton) - Texas Retina Associates welcomes ophthalmologist and retina specialist Timothy S. Fuller, MD, to its Dallas, Dallas North, Wichita Falls and Denton offices starting August 15, 2016. Born, raised and trained in Texas, Dr. Fuller specializes in medical retina and ocular oncology, and most recently trained under international eye cancer research and treatment leaders Jerry A. - [Vitreoretinal Specialist Christopher G. Fuller, MD, Joins Texas Retina Associates in Lubbock](https://www.texasretina.com/2016/01/08/vitreoretinal-specialist-christopher-g-fuller-md-joins-texas-retina-associates-in-lubbock) - Texas Retina Associates welcomes board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Christopher G. Fuller, MD, to our Lubbock office starting January 11, 2016. Born, raised and trained in Texas, Dr. Fuller is an experienced vitreoretinal surgeon. He is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. Fuller provides diagnosis, treatment and surgery for disorders of the retina - [Texas Retina Associates’ Gary Edd Fish, MD, Receives 2015 Outstanding Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology](https://www.texasretina.com/2015/11/17/texas-retina-associates-gary-edd-fish-md-receives-2015-outstanding-humanitarian-award-from-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology) - Texas Retina Associates’ Gary Edd Fish, MD, Receives 2015 Outstanding Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology The American Academy of Ophthalmology presented Texas Retina Associates’ Gary Edd Fish, MD, with its 2015 Outstanding Humanitarian Award at its Annual Meeting on November 15, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the past 30 years, Dr. - [New Eye Injection Iluvien Offers Hope for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients](https://www.texasretina.com/2015/09/10/new-eye-injection-iluvien-offers-hope-for-diabetic-macular-edema-patients) - New Eye Injection Iluvien Offers Hope for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients Texas Retina Associates’ Dr. Wang was recently featured in a national media story about this new sight-saving treatment for patients with diabetic macular edema. 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Ocular cancer is a rare disease, and only a small number of doctors in the United States have the - [Athens](https://www.texasretina.com/locations/athens) - Experienced retina specialists in Athens, TX. Personalized, innovative and compassionate care for a full range of retinal conditions. Dr. Timothy Fuller. - [For Referring Physicians](https://www.texasretina.com/for-referring-physicians) - At Texas Retina Associates, we welcome the opportunity to serve you and your patients, and are committed to providing advanced, attentive, professional and convenient care. We accept new patients every day, and urgent or emergency referrals are seen the same day. With 15 locations, we strive to see patients as soon as possible at the - [Timothy S. 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Dr. Rene Choi. - [Complications of Cataract Surgery](https://www.texasretina.com/for-patients/retinal-diseases/complications-of-cataract-surgery) - While one of the safest surgeries performed, cataract surgery can sometimes result in serious complications. During cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist removes the cataract and replaces it with an intraocular lens. Rare, but possible complications include: Rupture of a weak lens capsule This results in a small part of the cataract falling into the vitreous cavity - [Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO and CRVO)](https://www.texasretina.com/for-patients/retinal-diseases/retinal-vein-occlusion-brvo-and-crvo) - What is Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)? A retinal vein occlusion occurs when one of the veins of the retina becomes blocked and cannot drain blood from the retina normally. This blockage leads to a backup of blood and fluid into the retina and can be seen in the retina as hemorrhages. The amount of swelling - [Macular Edema](https://www.texasretina.com/for-patients/retinal-diseases/macular-edema) - What is Macular Edema? Macular edema is the build-up of fluid in the macula, an area in the center of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, and the macula is the part of the retina responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision. Fluid build-up causes the macula to swell - [Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)](https://www.texasretina.com/for-patients/retinal-diseases/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd) - What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older American adults and the most common reason patients are referred to Texas Retina Associates. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. 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