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February 16, 2021
Retina Conditions Explained - AMD
Did you know that less than twenty years ago, most people diagnosed with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were destined to become legally blind? …
January 15, 2021
Retina Conditions Explained
As part of our 2021 campaign to help better understand the eye, we want to dig deeper into explaining each retinal disease and condition. Each month we will …
December 19, 2020
2020: The Year of Excellent Vision
Tennessee Retina is gearing up for 2020 by ensuring that everyone has access to the tools and information necessary to make eye health a "focus" throughout the …
December 10, 2020
Understanding The Eye
The retina plays the biggest role in our ability to see. It's important for you to understand the procedures and terminology behind your diagnosis involved …
November 12, 2020
The Year of Excellent Vision
Roughly one in three people with diabetes who are older than 40, experience symptoms related to Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common …
October 30, 2020
Halloween Health and Safety Tips
Halloween may look different this year but we want to encourage everyone to practice these health and safety tips to protect yourself and others, as well as …
September 4, 2020
2020: The Year of Excellent Vision
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. If you or someone you know experiences high levels of cholesterol, this may be a good time to get checked …
August 20, 2020
2020: The Year of Excellent Vision
Keeping your children’s eyes safe is a huge part in maintaining healthy vision. Knowing what pediatric retinal diseases are and how to detect early signs are …
August 16, 2020
New President Of The American Society Of Retina Specialists
Dr. Carl Awh has been named President of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the largest organization of retina specialists in the world. Dr. Awh has …
July 29, 2020
What Does 20/20 Actually Mean?
20/20 vision is not perfect vision. However, it does mean that an individual has eyesight which is more or less statistically average or "normal." A person can …

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