Associated Retina Consultants

We are excited to welcome Dr. Reda Issa to our team! Dr. Issa will be seeing patients at our Phoenix, Mesa and Goodyear locations. Dr. Issa is compassionate and has an excellent bedside manner. He is able to put patients at ease and well cared for. Please call our office to make an appointment, he is accepting new patients now!

Take a look at this article in "Retina Today" published by our own Rahul Reddy, MD, MHS. It discusses how COVID-19 may change the future of retina practice. In addition to being one of the retina specialists here at Associated Retina Consultants, he also obtained a Masters of Health Science from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. RETINATODAY.COM Retina Today - How COVID-19 May Change the Future of Retina Practice

Your cloth face covering should: ✔️ Reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils ✔️ Fit snugly against the sides of the face ✔️ Be made of multiple layers of fabric that you can still breathe through ✔️ Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damaging the material or shape Do not buy surgical masks to use as a face covering. Those are intended for healthcare workers and first responders. Many items you may already have in your home can be used to create face coverings. Try creating a cloth face covering using bandanas, ski masks, washable napkins, or dish towels. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2Ravt42 external icon

Our hearts and stomachs are full ❤ Thanks for the lunch donated to our office by Chipotle Mexican Grill and DoorDash "Burritos For Healthcare Heroes." We appreciate your generosity and recognition!!

At Associated Retina Consultants, we are closely monitoring the ongoing changes and guidelines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our offices will remain open for business with certain limitations. Please visit our website for more information about our efforts as a practice at www.associatedretinaconsultants.com. It is our priority to provide the best possible care while ensuring the health and safety of our patients, staff and community. You can find the most up to date information about the COVID-19 pandemic by visiting the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO.org), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov). ASSOCIATEDRETINACONSULTANTS.COM Associated Retina Consultants | Retina Care Phoenix | Retina Doctor Phoenix

Thanks for sharing this with us Foundation Fighting Blindness! Foundation Fighting Blindness 23 March at 11:20 · An uplifting story for your Monday! Meet Elizabeth. Team USA Paralympic Triathlete Elizabeth Baker was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at the age of 15. Although Elizabeth has had challenges throughout life and her athletic career, she credits her vision loss for making her a tougher person. Read Elizabeth's Beacon Story here: www.fightingblindness.org/resources/no-limits-for-determined-paralympian-triathlete-127 No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation.... No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation.... No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation.... See more at fightingblindness.org

An uplifting story for your Monday! Meet Elizabeth. Team USA Paralympic Triathlete Elizabeth Baker was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at the age of 15. Although Elizabeth has had challenges throughout life and her athletic career, she credits her vision loss for making her a tougher person. Read Elizabeth's Beacon Story here: www.fightingblindness.org/resources/no-limits-for-determined-paralympian-triathlete-127 No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation.... No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation.... No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation.... See more at fightingblindness.org

B-scan ultrasound is a method for viewing the structures at the back of the eye through high-frequency sound waves. This technology provides a topographical view of the eye with information that is not otherwise possible. To learn more about this method, give us a call at (602) 242-4928.

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The early effects of retina damage may or may not display noticeable vision changes. If the damage is near the macula, one could notice various visual effects such as general poor vision, distortion of images such as straight lines appearing wavy, blurry spots in one’s central vision, or vision with images appearing and disappearing. For more information, visit our website - https://associatedretinaconsultants.com/what-causes-retina-damage/.

Dr. Jaime Gaitan has participated in many research and scientific studies on various topics. He is the co-author of numerous published research papers. He is currently developing an online educational site for physicians and patients encompassing all aspects of therapy and research in the area of wet age-related macular degeneration. For more information about Dr. Gaitan, visit our website - https://associatedretinaconsultants.com/staff/jaime-gaitan-m-d/.

Traction retinal detachment occurs when scar tissue on the retina's surface contracts and causes the retina to pull away from the back of the eye. It's a less common type of detachment that typically affects people with diabetes. Diabetes can lead to issues with the retinal vascular system and cause scar tissue in the eye that could cause detachment. Visit our website to learn more - https://associatedretinaconsultants.com/retinal-detachment-causes/.

A retinal examination can reveal retinal problems, including those caused by high blood pressure and retinal detachment. To schedule a retinal examination with our doctors, give us a call at (602) 242-4928.