Tag: macular degeneration
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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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Improving Sight Through Gene Therapy Research Studies
Gene therapy is a newer, innovative technology that is being researched as an effective treatment option for many medical conditions, including those affecting the retina and vision loss. At Austin Retina Associates , we are dedicated to advancing treatments that can help improve eyesight and …
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Izervay: FDA Approved Breakthrough for Geographic Atrophy
For the estimated 11 million Americans living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), geographic atrophy (GA) can be a daunting reality. Approximately 20% of patients with AMD will develop geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry AMD characterized by the progressive loss of healthy retinal …
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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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FDA Approves First Ever Treatment for Geographic Atrophy due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
At Austin Retina Associates , we take pride in being able to offer our patients the latest advancements in treatment for many common and complex eye conditions affecting the retina. One new therapy that has recently earned approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat …
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Dr. Wood on How to Keep Aging Eyes Healthy
Posted on June 16, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesJust like the rest of your body, your eyes can change with age. But many times, protecting your vision isn’t part of the mainstream conversation when it comes to healthy aging. “While your primary care doctor and peers may regularly discuss heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol, eye health …
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