Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Injections
For many retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and uveitis, an eye injection (also called an intravitreal injection) is the only way we can deliver potentially sight-saving medication where it is needed
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Eye Injury Prevention Month: Four Tips to Protect Your Eyes
Thousands of eye accidents happen each day, and according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), nearly half of all eye injuries occur in the home. Did you know that wearing protective
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September is Sports Eye Safety Month
According to Prevent Blindness, there were more than 44,000 sports-related eye injuries treated in the United States in 2025. Basketball had the highest rate of eye injuries for those ages 15 and
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Offices Closed for Labor Day on 9/7/26
All Texas Retina offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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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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What is a Vitrectomy?
Texas Retina physicians perform vitrectomy, a surgical procedure that carefully removes the vitreous gel that fills the posterior segment of the eye, to correct a number of eye problems, including: Retinal detachments
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July is UV Safety Month — Debunking Seven Common Myths About Sunglasses
When most people think of UV protection, they think of their skin and sunscreen. Did you know that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may also increase your risk of eye disease? July
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Offices Closed on Friday, July 3, 2026
All Texas Retina offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday and will reopen on Monday, July 6. We wish everyone a safe and
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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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Getting to Know Ocular Oncologist Timothy S. Fuller, MD
May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month. Ocular (uveal) melanoma is a rare but dangerous disease, and only a small number of doctors in the United States treat it. At Texas Retina Associates, we have
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