Which Vitamins Help Your Eyes?
You know that eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is important for your overall health. Did you know that the same healthy diet is
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2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eyes
As 2025 begins, it is the perfect time to commit to living a healthy lifestyle. Here are eight New Year’s resolutions to improve your eye health and protect your vision: 1. Schedule
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Dr. Kothari Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast
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
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How Smoking Can Affect Your Eye Health
Today is the Great American Smokeout. Smoking remains the single largest cause of preventable disease and premature death in the United States. You probably know that smoking increases your risk of developing
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What to Expect From an Eye Injection
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
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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
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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 –
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11 Tips to Protect Men’s Eye Health
June is Men’s Health Month. It was established to help bring awareness to health issues men face and to encourage them to take charge of their health. A number of retinal diseases can affect
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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
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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
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