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August 23, 2016
Clarifying PVRL's pathogenesis, its diagnosis and its optimal treatment
Excerpt from a recent Abstract... Purpose of review: Primary vitreoretinal lymphoma (PVRL) is a subset of primary central nervous system lymphoma in which …
August 16, 2016
Se Habla Espanol!
Tennessee Retina is proud to announce on-site interpreter services for our Spanish-speaking patients and referring physicians. A full-time, Certified Medical …
April 21, 2016
Innovation in Vitreoretinal Surgery
On January 6, 2016, Dr. Carl Awh was granted a US Patent for an "Atraumatic Microsurgical Forceps". This describes a surgical instrument developed by and used …
February 26, 2016
Findings on Macular Degeneration recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recognized Dr. Brandon Busbee with the distinction of "Best Paper" for the 2015 Annual Academy Meeting. Dr. Busbee's …
October 5, 2015
American Academy of Ophthalmology Awards Two Tennessee Retina Physicians
Congratulations to Dr. Carl Awh and Dr. Brandon Busbee for being recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) for the Senior Achievement Award. …
September 3, 2015
Tennessee Retina's very own Iron Man!
Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Moffat for completing the Iron Man Triathalon in Muskoka on August 30th! The 2.4 -mile, one-loop swim takes place in Peninsula …
July 30, 2015
Current Treatments and Preventive Strategies for Radiation Retinopathy
ABSTRACT - Purpose of review: Radiation retinopathy remains a devastating cause of visual morbidity in patients undergoing radiation for globe, orbit, and head …
July 15, 2015
Wisconsin Medical Journal Case Study: Acute Central Vision Loss in an IV Drug User
This report describes the case of a 21-year-old heroin user who presented with a 6-day history of decreased vision in her right eye, preceded by 1 week of …
April 24, 2015
Analysis Shows Genetics May Impact Response to Oral Supplements for Macular Degeneration
A recent article in Ophthalmology, the most widely-cited eye care scientific journal, reinforces the hypothesis that the genetics of individuals with …
March 16, 2015
Invention May Lead to Improved Surgical Devices
In October 2014, a US Patent for a "System to identify viscosity of aspirated material during vitreous surgery" was granted to Dr. Carl Awh. The invention may …