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Embracing Excellence: The Three Core Values That Shape Our Practice
At Austin Retina, we actively integrate our core values - serving with compassion, striving for excellence, and practicing humility - into our daily operation and communications. We strive to create a work culture that not only sets us apart but also contributes positively to the lives of our …
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Patient Shares her Sight Saving Journey to Help Others Preserve Vision
Austin Retina Associates patient Debbie Pearson has dedicated her life to caring for others. She is a nurse, author, and senior care advocate, helping families navigate the needs of aging loved ones. Even though she spends so much of her time helping others, Debbie is keenly aware of the importance …
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Dr. Storey Shares Insight on GA and Diet
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common disease of the retina affecting an estimated one in 10 Americans over the age of 50. Advanced AMD can result in geographic atrophy, which is characterized by loss of retinal tissue. Austin Retina Associates’ Dr. Philip Storey recently contributed …
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Our 2022 Texas Monthly Super Doctors and Super Doctors Rising Stars
At Austin Retina Associates, we are grateful whenever we receive praise from our patients and peers for the exceptional retina care that we strive to provide each and every day. Our experienced staff of board-certified retinal specialists are highly-skilled, compassionate and dedicated to offering …
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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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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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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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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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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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