How much do you know about AMD?
Approximately one out of every three Americans over the age of 75 years old is living with some form of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD is also the leading cause of blindness in those 55 years and older. AMD is one of the many conditions that our team of board-certified retinal …
Read MoreNolan's Story: Overcoming Retinoblastoma and Raising Awareness for Pediatric Cancer
Nolan Smith is an inspiring nine year old who was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at just three years old. Nolan’s mom, Courtney, a pediatrician at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, noticed something unusual in his left eye—a subtle difference in the reflection and color when the light hit …
Read MoreAnnouncing Austin Retina Super Doctors and Top Doctors
We are grateful to start the new year by sharing that several from our team of board-certified retinal specialists have recently received important accolades from peers in the local and state medical communities. Our physicians are dedicated to exceptional patient care and improving quality of life …
Read MoreAustin Retina Associates Opens New San Marcos Clinic
Austin Retina Associates is pleased to announce the opening of our newest location in San Marcos . The office is located at 220 Opportunity Blvd, Unit 2A, San Marcos, TX 78666. This expansion reflects Austin Retina’s commitment to providing exceptional retina care and greater convenience for …
Read MoreDr. Roller Shares Insights on Gene Therapy and Vision Loss
Austin Retina Associates vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Aaron Brock Roller recently served as a resource for an article in Medical News Today about using gene therapy to treat vision loss. Gene therapy is an innovative technology that works by employing genetic material as therapy, like DNA or RNA, …
Read MoreRise in Youth Onset Diabetes and Vision Complications
More than 38 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes sugar and uses insulin. One of the side effects of diabetes is the potential for vision loss and developing serious eye issues like diabetic retinopathy , glaucoma …
Read MoreWelcome Retinal Specialists Dr. Saagar N. Patel & Dr. Rolake Alabi
Austin Retina Associates is pleased to announce the addition of two new physicians to our team of fellowship-trained retinal specialists . Dr. Saagar N. Patel and Dr. Rolake Alabi are now seeing patients at several of our locations in Austin and throughout Central Texas. They bring with them …
Read MoreAustin Retina Associates New Offices in Lakeway and Bastrop Now Open
Austin Retina Associates is excited to announce the opening of two new state-of-the-art offices in Lakeway and Bastrop , furthering our commitment to provide exceptional retinal care to the growing Central Texas community. As the region’s population continues to expand, so does the demand for …
Read MoreHow Quick Action Saved a Patient’s Vision
At 75-years-old, retired military officer John Robinson never expected that a simple action like picking up a dropped pen could lead to a life-changing event. However, what started as an ordinary day quickly turned into a race against time to save his vision. Thanks to the quick thinking of his …
Read MoreUnderstanding Semaglutide and Its Impact on Vision
At Austin Retina, we are committed to providing our patients with the latest information on new medications and how they may affect their eye health. Semaglutide, a diabetes drug found in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rhybelsus, has grown in popularity since receiving FDA approval to help manage blood …
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