Protect Your Eyes as You Enjoy the April 8 Great American Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, North America will witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, briefly blocking the sun’s rays for several minutes and darkening
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Honoring Our Physicians
Tomorrow, March 30, is National Doctor’s Day. At Texas Retina, we celebrate all 16 of our physicians as well as all of the physicians who care for our patients and communities. Thank
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Texas Retina Associates Led the Way at the 2024 VisionWalk to Benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness
This past Saturday, Texas Retina Associates sponsored and participated in the 2024 Dallas-Fort Worth VisionWalk to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness and was recognized as the “Largest Team.” Our “Walk Stars” came
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Dr. Abbey Recognized as a 2023 Top 10 Reviewer for Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers + Imaging Retina Medical Journal
The medical journal Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers + Imaging Retina (OSLI Retina) recently recognized Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD as a “2023 Top 10 Reviewer” in recognition of the quantity, quality
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Shining a Spotlight on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. AMD, a deterioration, or
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Dr. Abbey Featured as a Panelist in Retina Times Article on Secondary IOL Placement Surgery
In the Winter 2023 issue of Retina Times published by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, was featured in an article titled, “Managing the
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024. As another year comes to a close, we want to thank all of our patients, referring physicians, neighbors and
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Dr. Laura Featured in New Podcast About Retinopathy of Prematurity
Texas Retina’s Diana M. Laura, MD, was featured in a recently released episode of the podcast Pupil Pod titled “Case Review: Retinopathy of Prematurity.” In this podcast hosted by Sila Bal, MD,
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Why Do You Have to Check My Vision So Often?
Patients often ask why we have to check their vision every time they come into our office, especially if we just saw them a week or two ago. The main reason is
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Keep an Eye on Safety When Purchasing and Playing with Holiday Gifts
A 2019 study published in the medical journal Pediatrics found that eye injuries from airsoft, BB, pellet and paintball guns have risen by 50% since 1990. In fact, since 2010, the number
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