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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Happy Thanksgiving!
All Texas Retina Associates offices will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. During this time of reflection and gratitude, we want you to know how thankful
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Happy Veterans Day!
On behalf of everyone at Texas Retina Associates, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the sacrifices that our service members, both past and present, have made for our
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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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Dr. Abbey Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 Meeting
Over the weekend, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, taught a course titled “Secondary Intraocular Lens (IOL) Techniques for Retina Specialists” at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2022 meeting in Chicago,
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New Waco Area Office Now Open
Today was officially Opening Day for our new Waco area office! Dr. Castillo and our Waco team welcomed patients to this new, larger location that will allow us to better meet the
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Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week
Prevent Blindness has declared September 26 – October 2, 2022, as Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week. There are a number of inflammatory eye conditions. The one we specialize in at Texas Retina
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On Monday, September 19, 2022, Texas Retina Associates’ Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, delivered a webinar titled, “Does Treatment Selection Matter in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema and 20/50 or Worse Vision?” Dr. Abbey discussed
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Texas Retina Associates’ New Waco Area Office Opening September 27!
We’re excited to announce that our new, larger Waco area office will officially open on September 27, 2022! Allowing us to better serve patients in this rapidly growing community, this new office
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Eight Healthy Aging Tips to Protect Your Vision
September is Healthy Aging Month. Vision loss is not a normal part of aging. But, as you get older, you are at higher risk of developing certain age-related eye diseases and conditions that
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