Spotlight on Dr. Jose Agustin Martinez and National Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted on October 10, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesEach year National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 – October 15 to recognize the important contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our nation. We are honored to pay tribute to our Latino team members including Austin Retina President and retina specialist Dr. Jose …
Read More'Hoping to cure blindness': From roots in Cuba, Austin doctor finds his calling
Posted on October 3, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesRetina surgeon and diabetic eye specialist Jose Agustin Martinez, MD mission to prevent blindness caused by diabetic eye disease was recently featured in an article by Nicole Villalpando in the Austin American Statesman. You can read the entire article below or find it on the Austin American …
Read MoreAustin Retina Associates Is Committed to Community
Posted on September 27, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesAt Austin Retina Associates, our steadfast commitment to excellent patient service is one of the pillars of our practice. Another commitment that we are extremely proud of is dedicated and regular service to our community outside of our clinics. Throughout the year we challenge each of our staff …
Read MoreCould Your Eyes Reveal ADHD or Autism?
Posted on August 12, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesThe eyes can tell us a lot about our overall health – an eye exam can detect diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, among other conditions. And now, new research has found that recordings from the retina may help identify attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism …
Read MoreWhat 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 …
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