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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June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month
Summer is here, and for many that means outdoor celebrations that include fireworks, especially around the 4th of July. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in eye injuries. Here are a few
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New Wichita Falls Office Open House
On June 16, 2025, our Texas Retina Wichita Falls team hosted an open house event to welcome physicians and staff from nearby medical offices to meet Rocío Díaz, MD, and to see
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Initial Results of Phase Ib LOTUS Clinical Trial on Potential New Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Released
On June 9, 2025, Eluminex Biosciences Limited, a clinical-stage protein therapeutics company, announced positive topline safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamic data from the multicenter LOTUS Part 1 clinical trial of EB-105 in patients
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11 Tips to Protect Men’s Eye Health
June is Men’s Health Month. It was established to help bring awareness to health issues men face and to encourage them to take charge of their health. A number of retinal diseases can affect
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Dr. Abbey Discusses How Vorolanib Could Shift the Treatment Approach for Diabetic Macular Edema in New Retinal Physician Article
Texas Retina’s Ashkan M. Abbey, MD, served as a principal site investigator for the Phase II VERONA clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the vorolanib intravitreal insert (EYP-1901) in diabetic
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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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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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May is Healthy Vision Month: 10 Steps to Protect Your Eyes
You may have heard that the eyes are the window to the soul, but did you know they’re also a window to your health? In fact, there are several health conditions, like
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Texas Retina Associates Participating in Phase III Clinical Trial for Choroidal Melanoma
Under the leadership of principal investigator Timothy Fuller, MD, Texas Retina is participating in the Phase III AU-011 clinical trial (CoMpass) for treatment of small choroidal (ocular) melanoma. Together with Aura Biosciences,
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