Category: News In Retina
October 3, 20163 Tennessee Retina Doctors Named Top 150 Retina Innovators!
"What is OSN's Retina 150? The OSN Retina 150 is a select group of retina specialists the editors and publisher have identified as leading innovators in the …
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August 23, 2016Clarifying 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 …
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April 21, 2016Innovation 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 …
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February 26, 2016Findings 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 …
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October 5, 2015American 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. …
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July 30, 2015Current 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 …
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July 15, 2015Wisconsin 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 …
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April 24, 2015Analysis 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 …
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March 16, 2015Invention 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 …
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January 8, 2015Using 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 …
