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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Low Vision Awareness Month: What You Should Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
By Ivan G. Castillo, MD February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Age-related macular degeneration
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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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What is an Amsler Grid?
An Amsler grid is a tool that can help detect early signs of retinal disease that affect the macula which is the center of vision in the retina. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
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Rand Spencer, MD, Performs Stem Cell Transplant for First Patient in Phase II Clinical Trial for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Texas Retina Associates’ Rand Spencer, MD, recently performed transplant surgery for the first participant in the Radiant Study, which is a Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of
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