Tag: Retina
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A Mother’s Vigilance: A Family's Journey Battling Inherited Retinal Disease
We have patients come from across Texas and beyond to be treated by our board-certified retinal specialists and ophthalmology experts at Austin Retina Associates. Lauren and Don Bruss live in New Mexico with their two young children under the care and treatment of C. Armitage Harper III, MD for an …
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Austin Retina Physicians Recognized as Texas Monthly Super Doctors
At Austin Retina Associates , we take great pride in positive feedback from our patients and peers. Therefore, we are extremely grateful to share that all of the physicians in our practice have been recognized as Texas Monthly Super Doctors or Super Doctors Rising Stars for 2023. Each year, MSP …
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New Georgetown Location Now Open
As the largest group of retina specialists in Central Texas, we are committed to meeting the growing visions needs of our community, and we are thrilled to announce Austin Retina’s long awaited expansion into Georgetown. Georgetown has been named the fastest-growing city in the United States with a …
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Dr. Edward Wood Published in Leading Ophthalmology Journal
Austin Retina Associates’ very own Dr. Edward Wood recently had a paper published in the top ophthalmology journal – Progress in Retinal and Eye Research . The paper, “Cellular and subcellular optogenetic approaches towards neuroprotection and vision restoration,” explores how optogenetics can …
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Welcome Dr. Aaron Roller
Austin Retina Associates is the largest group of retina specialists in Central Texas, and we are committed to meeting the growing vision needs of our community. We are excited to announce the newest member of our highly specialized team, Dr. Aaron Brock Roller . Dr. Roller has vast experience in …
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Retina Care Highlights January 2023
Keep up with the latest retinal care and clinical research highlights from Austin Retina Associates. Case Report: Inherited Retinal Dystrophy This is a patient with an inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD) due to a genetic mutation. The retinal dystrophies are a group of rare diseases that cause …
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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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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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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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