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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Dr. Abbey Delivered On-Demand Presentation About the PHOTON DME Study for ASRS 2025 Meeting
On behalf of the PHOTON study investigators, Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, delivered an on-demand presentation titled “Differential Anatomic Response to Aflibercept 8 mg vs 2 mg During Matched Dosing Phase
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Dr. Nikisha Kothari Selected as “One to Watch” in Retina Today
Texas Retina’s Dr. Nikisha Kothari has been selected as a “One to Watch” in the July/August issue of Retina Today. This feature highlights individuals identified as future leaders in the field of
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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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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
read more Dr. Abbey Discusses How Vorolanib Could Shift the Treatment Approach for Diabetic Macular Edema in New Retinal Physician Article
Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, served as a principal site investigator for the Phase II VERONA clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the vorolanib intravitreal insert (EYP-1901) in diabetic
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When Should You See a Retina Specialist?
Your ophthalmologist or optometrist can monitor your vision, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and diagnose, treat and prevent a number of eye diseases. However, for some eye conditions, your eye doctor may
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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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May is Healthy Vision Month: 10 Steps to Protect Your Eyes
You may have heard that the eyes are the window to the soul, but did you know they’re also a window to your health? In fact, there are several health conditions, like
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