ASRS @asrsdocs
The American Society of Retina Specialists is the largest retinal organization in the world, representing over 3300 members in all 50 states and 63 countries. asrs.org Chicago, Illinois Joined April 2014-
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Your retina is truly remarkable - this incredibly thin tissue contains millions of light-sensitive cells that convert light into electrical signals your brain interprets as vision. That's why protecting retina health is critical! #HealthyAgingMonth SeeforaLifetime.org
New History of Retina interview: Dr. Charles “Pat” Wilkinson recalls arriving at Bascom Palmer when vitrectomy was in its infancy & learning from pioneers Machemer, Gass, Norton & Curtin. Watch the full interview here: retinahistory.asrs.org/video-intervie… #HistoryofRetina #RetinaSpecialist
Check out the Fall edition of On Call and learn more about our advocacy for #Medicare payment, reform of Medicare Advantage, workforce, biosimilar issues, and more. Goes well with your PSL! 🍂🎃☕️bit.ly/3KeR7CC
It's never too late to adopt healthy habits for healthy retinas! Age 50, 70, 90+ - retinas benefit from healthy changes at any age. Start today: schedule an overdue dilated eye exam, add leafy greens to meals, or exercise to safeguard sight. #HealthyAgingMonth #MondayMotivation
DYK? The Foundation of @asrsdocs recently appointed its inaugural Board of Directors – a distinguished group of leaders who will guide the Foundation's mission forward. Read President Dr. Michael Jumper’s message to learn more about the Foundation today. conta.cc/4mJ5PAg
Don't wait if you experience sudden vision changes! Seek immediate retina specialist care for new floaters or flashing lights, a curtain or shadow in vision, distorted or wavy vision, or central vision loss. Find a retina specialist at FindYourRetinaSpecialist.org. #HealthyAgingMonth
You can’t talk about innovation in retina without mentioning Dr. Stanley Chang. In this #HistoryofRetina interview, he shares how a lens redesign + collaboration led to wide-field vitrectomy systems—transforming care for complex retinal detachments. Watch: retinahistory.asrs.org/video-intervie…
The September/October 2025 issue of JVRD is out now! Peruse the table contents, access 3 free articles, and read an insightful editorial on passion in medicine by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Tim Murray. Subscribe to access the full issue today: journals.sagepub.com/toc/VRD/current #JVRD
Are blindness and vision loss a normal part of aging? The answer is no! Learn more in this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life featuring Drs. Judy Kim and Timothy Murray. youtu.be/Vi23IozxmZo. More at SeeforaLifetime.org #HealthyAgingMonth #RetinaSpecialist
Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here! Before switching plans, check our Medicare Checklist to ensure access to your retina specialist and retina medications. Look closely at your options today, open enrollment starts October 15! asrs.org/MedicareOpenEn… #HealthyAgingMonth
Diabetic retinopathy affects 9.6M Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in working-age men and women. Symptoms include blurry vision, floaters, and difficulty reading. Have diabetes? Regular eye exams are Essential! More at SeeforaLifetime.org. #HealthyAgingMonth
During #HealthyAgingMonth, protect your vision! Regular dilated eye exams help detect retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy & AMD early. Know the risks, maintain healthy habits, and keep enjoying the activities you love. Learn more: SeeforaLifetime.org
🚨 New Resource Alert! Our new Retinal Detachment Patient Guide is now available! During #HealthyAgingMonth, learn the warning signs, who’s at risk, and why time is vision when it comes to this sight-threatening emergency. Access the guide: asrs.org/patient-educat…
During #HealthyAgingMonth learn more about #AMD, which affects 19.8M in the US & is the #1 cause of vision loss in older adults. In the early stages, AMD may have no symptoms at all, making regular dilated eye exams critical to early detection. More at SeeforaLifetime.org.
September is Healthy Aging Month! One secret to aging well: protecting your sight. Vision loss isn't inevitable as we age. This month, we'll share how to bolster retina health and safeguard your sight from retinal conditions. More at SeeforaLifetime.org. #HealthyAgingMonth
Protect your retinas with healthy habits: quit smoking, stay active, eat leafy greens & fish, control BP/diabetes, maintain a healthy weight, get regular dilated eye exams, and know family history. Small changes = big vision impact! #RetinaHealth asrs.org/patients/patie…
Looking to learn more about wet AMD or dry AMD? ASRS's Retina Health Series features fact sheets on wet and dry forms of AMD that are written and illustrated by medical experts and are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Visit: asrs.org/retinahealthse….
Joe, a lifelong Chicago sports fan, faced vision loss from diabetic macular edema. With care from retina specialists, his vision improved—letting him get back to the games he loves and live life to the fullest. Read more: asrs.org/patients/patie… #RetinaSpecialist #SeeforaLifetime
Are you or a loved one seeing a retina specialist soon? Download and print the Preparing for Your Retina Appointment Guide for information on what to expect during your appointment and questions you may want to ask. Access the guide at SeeforaLifetime.org/Resources. #RetinaSpecialist
#DYK? You can keep an eye on #AMD by looking at an Amsler grid. Cover one eye at a time. If the lines appear wavy, dim, irregular, or fuzzy, let your eye doctor know. Download and share today to protect healthy vision for a lifetime. SeeforaLifetime.org/Resources
Ophthalmology @AAOjournal
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AAO @aao_ophth
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JAMA Ophthalmology @JAMAOphth
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The Lens: Ophthalmolo... @TheLens_oph
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Eyetube @eyetubenet
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