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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What is an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test?
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging test similar to a computed tomography (CT) scan that allows your retina specialist to clearly see the retina and carefully map and measure
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Dr. Wang Participated in Roundtable Discussion on XIPERE Treatment for Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis
At the most recent American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Texas Retina Associates’ Robert Wang, MD, participated in a roundtable discussion with seven other retina specialists to share their
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What to Expect from a Fluorescein Angiography Test
Retina specialists use fluorescein angiography (FA) to help diagnose and monitor a number of retinal diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, central serous retinopathy, macular edema, macular pucker, ocular
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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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Dr. Wang’s Research Published in British Journal of Ophthalmology
Texas Retina Associates’ Robert C. Wang, MD, co-authored an article titled “Extension Study of the Safety and Efficacy of CLS-TA for Treatment of Macular Edema Associated with Non-infectious Uveitis (MAGNOLIA)” in the
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Getting to Know David Callanan, MD
Board-certified ophthalmologist David Callanan, MD, has served Texas Retina Associates for more than 26 years and cares for patients in our Arlington and Grapevine offices. Originally from Iowa, Dr. Callanan completed four
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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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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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New Eye Injection Iluvien Offers Hope for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients
New Eye Injection Iluvien Offers Hope for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients Texas Retina Associates’ Dr. Wang was recently featured in a national media story about this new sight-saving treatment for patients with
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