Eight Healthy Aging Tips to Protect Your Vision
September is Healthy Aging Month. Vision loss is not a normal part of aging. But, as you get older, you are at higher risk of developing certain age-related eye diseases and conditions that
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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: Take These 10 Steps to Protect Your Eyes
The National Eye Institute has designated May as Healthy Vision Month. It is the perfect time to learn how to protect your eyes and vision, and to encourage your family members to
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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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Control Your Diabetes to Protect Your Vision
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is too high. It damages blood vessels all over the body, including
read more New Treatment for Wet AMD and Diabetic Eye Disease Reduces Treatment Burden for Patients by Extending Dosing Intervals
On August 18, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eylea HD (aflibercept), a high-dose version of Eylea, for the treatment of several retinal conditions, including advanced neovascular age-related macular
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Welcome Diana M. Laura, MD!
Texas Retina Associates is pleased to welcome board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Diana M. Laura, MD, to our practice on September 1, 2022. Serving patients in our Dallas Main, Rockwall and Wichita
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What You Should Know About Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)
By Ivan G. Castillo, MD Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is a complication of diabetes caused by changes in the blood vessels of the eye. If you have diabetes, your body does not
read more What You Should Know About Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)
By Ivan G. Castillo, MD November is National Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store glucose properly. Over time, diabetes can damage all of the
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Why Regular Eye Exams are Important
You get your annual physical and regular dental check-ups, but do you schedule a routine comprehensive eye exam? You should. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), of the estimated 61
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