What Eye Problems Can Diabetes Cause?
If left untreated and unmanaged, diabetes can cause a myriad of health problems, including serious vision issues. Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20-74 ? If you have diabetes, it’s crucial to make diabetic eye exams a regular part of your …
Read MoreAustin Retina Physicians Named Rising Stars
Posted on July 18, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesTwo Austin Retina Associates physicians have been honored as 2022 Super Doctors Rising Stars in the July issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Please help us congratulate retina surgeons Dr. Ryan Young and Dr. Philip Storey on this special recognition. Super Doctors Rising Stars are selected each year …
Read MoreDr. Wood on How to Keep Aging Eyes Healthy
Posted on June 16, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesJust like the rest of your body, your eyes can change with age. But many times, protecting your vision isn’t part of the mainstream conversation when it comes to healthy aging. “While your primary care doctor and peers may regularly discuss heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol, eye health …
Read MoreMay is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month
Posted on May 31, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesThere have been an estimated 3360 new cases of eye cancer so far in 2022 as well as 410 deaths associated with eye cancer. While very rare, ocular (uveal) melanoma is the most common primary eye cancer in adults. Uveal melanomas are tumors of pigmented cells and can arise from choroidal nevi (also …
Read MoreCOVID Policy Updates
Patients and Guests of Austin Retina, Now that the majority of Texas is at a low exposure risk of contracting COVID-19, all of our satellite offices have chosen to change their mask procedures to say that they "recommend" (not require) mask wearing for patients. We have thoroughly considered the …
Read MoreNew Implant Streamlines Treatment for Those with Wet AMD
Posted on May 9, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesAt Austin Retina Associates , we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of clinical research and are thrilled to offer our patients the opportunity to receive novel procedures and therapies through enrollment in clinical research studies. We recently completed a clinical trial for a new …
Read MoreYouth Soccer Player Shares Her Sports Eye Injury Story
Posted on April 25, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesEye injuries are not the first type of sports injury that come to mind when you think of getting hurt on the soccer field. But they do happen and can be quite serious. 12-year-old Tessa Pageler, an avid club soccer player with select team Georgetown Force , recently experienced a rare eye injury on …
Read MoreApril is Sports Eye Safety Month
Posted on April 14, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesWritten by Edward Wood, M.D. Sports-related eye injuries are more common than most realize, resulting in nearly 30,000 emergency room visits in the US every year. While eye injuries can occur in any sport, basketball causes the most eye injuries. Other common sports associated with ocular injury …
Read MoreOphthalmologist VS Retina Specialist: Finding the Right Eye Care Professional
When it’s time to get your eyes checked, finding the right eye care professional for your individual needs is important, but it can also be overwhelming. How do you know which type of provider is right for you? Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians, and there are subspecialists …
Read MoreFlashes and Floaters in Your Eyes: When to See the Doctor
Written by: Edward Wood, MD of Austin Retina Associates Have you ever seen tiny dark specks in your field of vision and wondered if you should be concerned? Many people with healthy eyes will see floaters, described as tiny spider webs or dark specks, on occasion. If you are experiencing a sudden …
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