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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 …
January 8, 2015
Using Genetics to Fight Cancer
Tennessee Retina's own, Dr. David Reichstein, performs a specialized biopsy to aid in the management of uveal melanoma. The biopsy samples genetic material …