2021 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eyes
As 2021 begins, it is the perfect time to commit to living a healthy lifestyle. Here are eight New Year’s resolutions to improve your eye health and protect your vision: 1. Schedule
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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
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Six Ways to Celebrate Women’s Health Month
Many women are so busy taking care of their families and everyone around them that they neglect their own health. Celebrated in May, Women’s Health Month is a great reminder that it’s
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Why You Should Continue Your Retina Care
We know the COVID-19 pandemic has made some patients, especially those over 65 or with other risk factors, nervous about venturing out of their homes. However, maintaining your retina care, including intravitreal
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Getting to Know Patrick Williams, MD
Originally from Santa Maria, California, Patrick Williams, MD, met fellow Texas Retina Associates physician Christopher Fuller, MD, in medical school at Texas Tech in Lubbock. That led to the opportunity to shadow
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Ashkan Abbey, MD, Publishes Article on Key Retina Research Findings Presented at ARVO Meeting
Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan Abbey, MD, serves on the editorial board of Retina Specialist, a medical journal focused on the latest advances in the diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment of diseases
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What is Retinal Laser Photocoagulation?
Retinal laser photocoagulation is an in-office procedure used to treat a number of retinal conditions, including retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. It is most frequently used to
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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 help prevent vision loss. Here are a few
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Getting to Know Michel J. Shami, MD
With more than 30 years of experience, retina specialist Michel J. Shami, MD, has served Texas Retina Associates since 2001, and sees patients in our Lubbock office. Dr. Shami is an active
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Getting to Know Ashkan M. Abbey, MD
Board-certified retina specialist Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, joined Texas Retina Associates in 2015, and cares for patients in our Dallas Main and Rockwall offices. Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Dr. Abbey speaks English, Farsi and
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