What is an Amsler Grid?
An Amsler grid is a tool that can help detect early signs of retinal disease that affect the macula which is the center of vision in the retina. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
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February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
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
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How Your Heart’s Health Can Affect Your Eyes
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that the same issues that can damage blood vessels in your heart can also harm the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to your
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Six Ways to Celebrate Women’s 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
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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
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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
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Ashkan Abbey, MD, Publishes Article on Key Retina Research Findings Presented at ARVO Meeting
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
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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 help prevent vision loss. Here are a few
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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
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What to Expect from a Fluorescein Angiography Test
Retina specialists use fluorescein angiography (FA) to help diagnose and monitor a number of retinal diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, central serous retinopathy, macular edema, macular pucker, ocular
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