Texas Retina First in the US to Randomize a Patient in the i-SIGHT2 Bioelectric Therapy for Dry AMD Clinical Trial
The i-SIGHT2 pivotal clinical trial is evaluating the investigational i-Lumen AMD System for patients with intermediate to advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and on July 1, 2026, Texas Retina’s Patrick D.
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Dr. Abbey Participates in ReachMD CME on Sustained-Delivery TKIs for Wet AMD
Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, recently participated in a continuing medical education (CME) program through ReachMD, titled, “Redefining Durability in nAMD: The Science and Strategy of Sustained-Delivery TKIs.” During the program,
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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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Dr. Abbey Spoke About Vitrectomy and Light Adjustable Lenses at ASRS 2026
Texas Retina’s Ashkan Abbey, MD, FASRS, FAAO, participated in a panel discussion on the impact of vitrectomy on light adjustable lenses before final laser lock-in in post-cataract surgery patients at the 44th
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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
read more Dr. Abbey Publishes Article on Home OCT Monitoring for Wet AMD
Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, recently published an article exploring how home optical coherence tomography (OCT) monitoring may help detect recurring disease activity earlier in patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular
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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. Wang Receives Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists
In recognition of his time and contributions to the scientific programs of the organization’s annual meetings, Texas Retina’s Robert C. Wang, MD, has earned the Honor Award from the American Society of
read more Dr. Abbey Shares Clinical Insights on Management of Wet AMD
Texas Retina’s Dr. Ashkan Abbey recently discussed neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) management on Vumedi, a video education and peer-to-peer learning platform for doctors and medical professionals. Dr. Abbey’s video presentation
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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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