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 …
Read MoreDr. 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 …
Read MoreAustin 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 …
Read MoreHow Diabetes Impacts Vision and Retinal Health
It’s estimated that over 34 million adults in the United States have some form of diabetes. While it’s common knowledge that patients with diabetes must keep their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in check, many people may not realize that patients with diabetes must also pay …
Read MoreApril Is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
According to the National Eye Institute, women represent two-thirds of all vision loss and impairment cases . While it’s important for everyone to be educated on eye health and how to preserve vision, many women tend to be the primary decision-makers of their households when it comes to health, …
Read MoreHow Retinal Conditions Are Treated
Measuring between 30mm and 40mm in diameter and half a millimeter in thickness, the delicate structure of the retina belies its complexity. In spite of its diminutive size, the retina is a complex instrument comprising 200 million photoreceptive neurons. These neurons transmit light signals that we …
Read MoreOur Commitment During COVID-19
Patient Update - March 8, 2021 A Note from our Director of Patient Experience Last week, the Governor of Texas announced he was lifting masking requirements and capacity restrictions for businesses in Texas. This news came as a surprise to most and we wanted to let you know how we plan to approach …
Read MoreGet the Word Out for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
As of 2021, approximately 11 million adults over the age of 55 in the US are affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , which is the leading cause of blindness in older individuals. This number is expected to reach 22 million by 2050. However, if AMD is detected early and properly managed …
Read MoreUnderstanding Macular Conditions and Symptoms
At the center of the retina is a pigmented area known as the macula, which controls the central vision of our eyes. Central vision plays a crucial role in our daily lives, giving us the ability to see fine details, drive, read, recognize faces, perceive color, and more. Just like the rest of the …
Read MoreVision Health Checklist for 2021
As 2020 draws to a close, many of us are looking ahead to 2021 and hoping for a better, brighter new year. Most years, New Year’s Day comes and goes, along with a slew of resolutions and promises that we make to ourselves, many of which are abandoned or forgotten by mid-February. However, if 2020 …
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