Author: Austin Retina Associates
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Dr. Wong in Medscape: Predictors of Macular Degeneration Include Alcohol, Smoking
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in adults over 55 years of age in the United States. Although the precise cause of macular degeneration is unknown, specific risk factors can increase the chances of developing AMD, including: Age Family history Smoking High …
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Retina Specialists Recognized as 2021 Super Doctors®
Each year, Austin Retina Associates is honored to have several of our retina specialists recognized as Super Doctors® in the December issue of Texas Monthly . Please help us congratulate our 2021 Super Doctors in the board-certified ophthalmology category. C. Armitage Harper, III, MD Jose …
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What Does the Retina Do?
The retina plays a vital role in your vision. It’s a thin tissue that lines the inner surface of the back of the eye. Your retina contains light-sensitive cells that receive information and send it to the brain through the optic nerve, which enables you to see. What is the primary function of the …
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Importance of Routine Diabetic Eye Exams
Many people have delayed their eye exams throughout the pandemic, causing serious and advanced diseases and sometimes resulting in vision loss. This is especially seen among our diabetic patients. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and 88 million US adults are prediabetic. Diabetes is a …
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Dr. Harper on Ophthalmology Times EyePod Podcast
As one of only about 40 doctors in the world that specializes in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), Dr. C. Armitage Harper has screened thousands of babies ROP, and saved hundreds from losing their eyesight. Dr. Harper recently shared his experience in treating ROP cases and his passion and personal …
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What your eyes can reveal about your overall health
Did you know that your eyes can reveal other significant health problems? A change in your eyesight can signal more than just vision problems. Austin Retina Associates’ board-certified retina specialist Dr. Jose Agustin Martinez says your eyes can reveal quite a bit about your overall health. …
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How does COVID-19 affect your eyes?
The extent as to how much COVID-19 affects your body has been studied a great deal over the past year. In most cases, the lungs and respiratory system are thought to suffer the most damage from the virus. But what about your eyes? New evidence suggests that your vision, and specifically the retina, …
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What Can You Do About Floaters and Flashes in the Eye?
Flashes and floaters that a person sees may be harmless, or in some cases, they may be symptoms of a more serious problem. A sudden increase in flashes of light or floaters may signal a retinal tear or detachment . “Although very common, sudden onset of flashes and floaters should prompt a thorough …
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Dr. Harper Saves Babies From Blindness as World Expert in Retinopathy of Prematurity
For the past 26 years, board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained retina surgeon Dr. C. Armitage Harper has been driving to hospitals from Georgetown to San Antonio to focus on one kind of patient: our smallest, most vulnerable babies who may have Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). ROP …
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Austin Retina Associates’ Patient Warns Others Not To Ignore Changes in Vision
Over the past year, medical providers have reported an increase in delayed medical care due to pandemic-related fear. Ignoring symptoms and postponing appointments has resulted in serious health concerns for many patients. Anna Stehle, a behavioural unit teacher, almost lost her eyesight after …
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