Why Your Appointment May Take Longer Than Anticipated
We often have patients and family members ask why they have to wait or why their appointment is taking so long, especially if they see other patients called back before them. We
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Texas Retina Research Team Members Attended Ollin Study Meeting in Maui
This past weekend, seven members of Texas Retina’s research team were invited to attend the Ollin Study Coordinators meeting in Maui, Hawaii. Ollin is a Phase Ib study of two different formulations
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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 4, 2025
All Texas Retina offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday and will reopen on Monday, July 7. We wish everyone a safe and
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June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month
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
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Dr. Abbey Presented Study Results of Two Investigational Wet AMD Treatments at Clinical Trials Summit
This past weekend, Texas Retina’s Director of Clinical Research for Dallas Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, led two presentations at the annual Clinical Trials at the Summit (CTS) meeting in Las Vegas, which
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Initial Results of Phase Ib LOTUS Clinical Trial on Potential New Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Released
On June 9, 2025, Eluminex Biosciences Limited, a clinical-stage protein therapeutics company, announced positive topline safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamic data from the multicenter LOTUS Part 1 clinical trial of EB-105 in patients
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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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Dr. Wang Featured in New Retina Radio Podcast
Texas Retina’s Robert C. Wang, MD, was interviewed about his presentation at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2025 Meeting for an episode of the New Retina Radio podcast
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Can Ozempic Affect Your Eyes or Vision?
Initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help control blood sugar and treat type 2 diabetes, semaglutide (brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) has also emerged as a
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