American Society of Retina Specialists

09/26/2025

The American Society of Retina Specialists offers extensive FREE patient resources to help you make informed decisions about your retina health:

• Find Your Retina Specialist locator
• Retina Health Fact Sheets covering 40+ conditions
• Patient Guides
• Retina Health for Life podcast series
• Educational videos on retinal conditions and retina specialists
• Patient stories and testimonials
• Clinical trial information
• Medicare Open Enrollment information

Knowledge empowers better health decisions. Explore all of our resources at www.SeeforaLifetime.org

09/25/2025

Your retina is truly remarkable! This incredibly thin tissue contains millions of light-sensitive cells that work 24/7 to convert light into electrical signals your brain interprets as vision.

It's amazing that everything you see depends on this delicate, complex tissue. That's why protecting your retinal health is so important! Share this video to spread the word about the retina and its role in healthy vision.

Learn more at www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

09/22/2025

It's Never Too Late! Whether you're 50, 70, or 90+ - it's never too late to start taking better care of your vision. Your retinas can benefit from healthy changes at any age. Begin today with one small step: schedule that overdue eye exam, add more leafy greens to your meals, add more physical activity to your day, or take steps to quit smoking. Every positive change counts, no matter when you start. What healthy change will you make this week? Your vision is worth the effort!
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09/19/2025

Don't wait if you experience sudden vision changes! Seek immediate care for:

• New floaters or flashing lights
• Curtain or shadow appearing in vision
• Distorted or wavy vision
• Central vision loss

And remember, if you have risk factors for retinal disease, you must pay close attention to your vision. Factors that increase risk include:

• Family history of retinal disease
• High myopia (severe nearsightedness)
• Diabetes
• History of cigarette smoking

Early intervention saves sight! Wondering if there’s a retina specialist in your town? Find your retina specialist at www.FindYourRetinaSpecialist.org.

09/17/2025

Are blindness and vision loss a normal part of aging? The answer is no! Learn more about healthy aging and maintaining good retina health as you get older on this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life hosted by Dr. Timothy Murray and featuring retina specialist Dr. Judy Kim. Visit our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/Vi23IozxmZo) to watch, or visit www.SeeforaLifetime.org/Podcast to listen today. Access even more retina health information at www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

Did you know that vision loss and blindness are not a normal part of aging? On this episode of ASRS's Retina Health for Life Dr. Timothy Murray and retina s...

09/16/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here!
If you’re thinking about switching plans, make sure you review our Medicare Open Enrollment Patient Checklist first.

Retina patients should take a close look at:
• Whether your plan will continue to cover your retina specialist and needed medications
• If the plan requires preauthorization for tests or procedures
• Whether it uses “step therapy” (or “fail first” policies) that could delay or restrict the treatment your retina specialist recommends

Good to know: Original Medicare does not allow step therapy.

Get the facts you need to make an informed choice: www/asrs.org/MedicareOpenEnrollment

09/11/2025

Diabetic retinopathy affects 9.6 million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in US working-age adults.

As diabetes rates continue to rise, this sight-threatening condition is becoming even more prevalent. Warning signs include blurry central vision, floaters or shadows, difficulty reading, eye pressure, and trouble with color perception. The longer someone has diabetes, the greater their risk. If you have diabetes, regular eye exams aren't optional -- they're essential!

More at https://www.asrs.org/patients/diabetic-retinopathy

09/09/2025

Regular dilated eye exams are especially imprtant for older American and those at higher risk for retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

During # HealthyAgingMonth, take the advice of ASRS President Dr. Geoffrey G. Emerson, "Vision loss can dramatically impact your ability to stay active and independent as you age, but when it comes to retinal conditions, many are preventable or treatable when caught early. By knowing the symptoms and risk factors, maintaining healthy habits, and getting regular dilated eye exams, older Americans can take control of their retina health and continue enjoying the activities they love most."

More at www.SeeforaLifetime.org

09/05/2025

? Retinal detachment can occur at any age, but it becomes more common as people get older.

During , download our brand new patient guide: Understanding Retinal Detachment to learn:

Retinal Detachment Warning Signs to Watch For
Who is at Risk
Treatment Options That Can Save Your Sight

Download the guide today at www.asrs.org/patient-education.

And remember: Retinal detachment is a vision emergency. Recognizing the symptoms and acting quickly can mean the difference between saving and losing
your vision.

09/04/2025

Age-related macular degeneration ( ) affects 19.8 million Americans and is the leading cause of vision loss among older adults. Despite its prevalence, many people are unaware of the symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred.

The good news: AMD is most treatable when caught early! Key symptoms to watch for are distorted vision or seeing straight lines appear wavy, decreased color brightness, gradual or sudden central vision loss, and dark spots in central vision.

Learn more at www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

09/02/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month! This month, we're focusing on something vital for aging well: protecting your eyesight. The secret to healthy aging might be simpler than you think - and it starts with your vision.

Vision loss isn't an inevitable part of getting older. Join us as we share expert guidance on safeguarding your sight from retinal conditions like AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.

Learn more at www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

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08/28/2025

Advances in the early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.

People who are at risk or experience symptoms of a retinal condition should visit a retina specialist’s office, which is equipped with cutting-edge imaging technologies, allowing for earlier diagnosis, closer monitoring, and breakthrough treatment approaches that can help save sight.

For more, visit www.SeeforaLifetime.org or www.FindYourRetinaSpecialist.org.