Author: Austin Retina Associates
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May 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 …
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COVID 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 …
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New 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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Youth 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 …
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April 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 …
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Ophthalmologist 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 …
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Flashes 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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Welcome Retina Specialist Dr. Edward Wood
Austin Retina Associates it excited to welcome board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon Edward H. Wood, M.D. to our team of retina specialists . Prior to joining Austin Retina, Dr. Wood served as an Assistant Professor of Vitreoretinal Surgery at Stanford …
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves new treatment for retinal disease
Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are leading causes of blindness in adults in the US. Both wet AMD and DME are commonly managed with injections of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) inhibitors in the gel-like part of the eye (intravitreal) to …
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Austin Retina’s Leadership Development Program Enhances Patient Care and Customer Service
Along with the specialized retinal care that we offer, delivering an unparalleled patient and employee experience is our top priority. We understand the value and importance of each team member and one way we are showing that commitment is by equipping our front line staff and managers with …
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