What to Expect from a Fluorescein Angiography Test
At Texas Retina, our 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
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April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
The National Eye Institute reports that two out of every three people living with blindness or vision problems are women. Factors like longer lifespans and higher susceptibility to certain eye diseases contribute
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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
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Protect Your Eyes at Work
About 2,000 workers sustain job-related eye injuries each day according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Did you know that 90% of these injuries could have been avoided by wearing proper eye
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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
In honor of March’s designation as Workplace Eye Wellness Month by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, here are a few tips on how to avoid digital eye strain: Make taking breaks a
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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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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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Dr. Abbey Publishes Case Report on New Approach to Treating Chronic Postoperative Cystoid Macular Edema
Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, recently collaborated with colleagues from the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, to publish a case report in Retinal Cases &
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8 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eye Health
As 2026 begins, it is the perfect time to commit to living a healthy lifestyle. Here are 8 New Year’s resolutions to improve your eye health and protect your vision: 1. Schedule
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026. As another year ends, we want to thank all our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and friends for placing your
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