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What is Uveitis?
Uveitis is a common retinal condition that we see frequently in our retinal treatment centers across Central Texas. Our team of retinal specialists are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of this sight threatening ocular disease. What is uveitis? Uveitis is a general term referring to …
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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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Am I at risk for retinal detachment?
While retinal detachments are not extremely common, they are a very serious condition and can lead to permanent vision loss if not urgently and properly treated. Retinal detachments are one of the many retinal conditions that our team of retina specialists treat regularly at Austin Retina …
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Signs Your Child Should See a Pediatric Ophthalmologist or Retina Specialist
May is Healthy Vision Month , and Austin Retina Associates encourages everyone to take stock in their eye health, no matter your age. One question that our team of retinal specialists are often asked is when a child should see an eye doctor for regular exams. A comprehensive timeline recommended by …
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Could Your Eyes Reveal ADHD or Autism?
Posted on August 12, 2022 by Austin Retina AssociatesThe eyes can tell us a lot about our overall health – an eye exam can detect diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, among other conditions. And now, new research has found that recordings from the retina may help identify attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism …
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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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Ophthalmologist VS Retina Specialist: Finding the Right Eye Care Professional
When it’s time to get your eyes checked, finding the right eye care professional for your individual needs is important, but it can also be overwhelming. How do you know which type of provider is right for you? Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians, and there are subspecialists …
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