Texas Retina Team Publishes Results of COED Trial for Diabetic Macular Edema
A prospective, randomized, comparative trial conducted exclusively at Texas Retina, the COED study compared two treatment regimens for diabetic macular edema (DME): a combination of an intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex) and aflibercept
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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 Choosing Holiday Gifts
Air, BB, pellet and paintball guns may be on children’s holiday wish lists, but are they safe? Eye Injuries from Projectile Toys on the Rise Eye injuries from these types of guns
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How Smoking Can Affect Your Eye Health
Today is the Great American Smokeout. Smoking remains the single largest cause of preventable disease and premature death in the United States. You probably know that smoking increases your risk of developing
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Texas Retina’s Dr. Rene Choi Receives “One to Watch” Award at AAO 2025
“Dr. Rene Choi is an exceptional ophthalmologist, distinguished by his unwavering integrity and outstanding kindness and compassion towards his patients. He combines superb clinical and surgical skills in treating retinal and inflammatory
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Getting to Know Benjamin R. Lin, MD
Board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Benjamin R. Lin, MD, joined Texas Retina in September and cares for patients in our Dallas Main, Dallas North and Plano offices. He came to us from
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Dr. Abbey Spoke About the VERONA Diabetic Macular Edema Clinical Trial at The Retina Society’s Annual Meeting
On behalf of the VERONA study investigators, Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, delivered a presentation titled “VERONA: End-of-Study Results from a Phase 2 Trial of EYP-1901 (vorolanib intravitreal insert) versus Aflibercept
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Why We Dilate Your Eyes
Patients often ask why we must dilate their eyes. A dilated retina exam is essential to properly diagnosing and monitoring a number of retina conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal tears or detachment. Your
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Offices Closed for Labor Day on 9/1/25
All Texas Retina offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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July is UV Safety Month — Debunking Seven Common Myths About Sunglasses
When most people think of UV protection, they think of their skin and sunscreen. Did you know that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may also increase your risk of eye disease? July
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