Retina Consultants of Texas

02/23/2026

Dr. Samuel Hobbs explains the key signs of wet age-related macular degeneration and what symptoms should never be ignored. Early detection and timely treatment can make a meaningful difference in protecting your vision!

02/20/2026

We’re grateful for the trust our patients place in us and honored to provide compassionate retinal care every step of the way.

02/19/2026

February is AMD Awareness Month, and treatment options for age-related macular degeneration continue to evolve. From longer-lasting therapies to emerging clinical trials, innovation is giving patients more ways to protect their vision. Read our latest blog to learn how RCTX is helping lead the way: https://brnw.ch/21x069O

New AMD treatments are emerging through clinical trials. Learn how research at Retina Consultants of Texas is helping expand treatment options for AMD.

02/18/2026

Santiago Carillo, BCVA Refractionist with RCA Research, shares this week’s “Win of the Week.” A patient who was experiencing vision loss is now seeing meaningful improvement! She's expressed sincere gratitude for both her progress and the compassionate care she has received. We are honored to support our patients every step of the way.

02/17/2026

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) can be confusing and concerning, but understanding it makes a difference. Dr. Hobbs explains what patients should know and how care can help support long-term vision.

02/13/2026

A geographic atrophy diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Learn what this next stage of macular degeneration may look like and what options exist moving forward.

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02/11/2026

Our Vintage Park location is designed with patient comfort in mind, offering advanced diagnostic technology and experienced retina specialists in a calm, welcoming environment. We’re honored to care for patients in this community every day.

Learn more: https://www.retinaconsultantstexas.com/retina-clinics/vintage-park

02/06/2026

Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of dry AMD, and treatment options are evolving. Dr. Charles Wykoff shares insights on new therapies and what they may mean for patients.

02/04/2026

February Image of the Month features a Vitreous Hemorrhage with Treated Retinopathy of Prematurity.

This month’s image is a wide-angle fundus image of peripheral confluent scars years after treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Vitreous hemorrhage obscures the posterior pole, which may be an indication of vitreoretinal traction. Premature infants with risk factors of low birthweight, early gestational age, and unregulated oxygenation in the neonatal period are at risk of blinding complications of abnormal retinal vascular development from ROP. In select cases, treatment in infancy to ablate peripheral ischemic retina by cryotherapy or near-confluent laser photocoagulation is necessary to reduce the risk of severe vision loss. Late complications of ROP can include retinal traction, tears, and detachment. Detachment in ROP eyes can be particularly difficult to treat because they commonly have an abnormal vitreoretinal interface.

Image by Krystal Houseman at Palmetto Retina Center

02/02/2026

Meet Dr. Effie Z. Rahman, retinal specialist at Retina Consultants of Texas and a Houston-area native. Dr. Rahman is board certified in surgical and medical retina and provides expert, patient-focused care across RCTX.

Dr. Rahman's Clinic Locations:
• Memorial
• Katy
• Vintage Park
• Lufkin
• Kingwood
• Brenham

Outside the clinic, Dr. Rahman is a classically trained cellist who has performed at Carnegie Hall and continues to play with the Texas Medical Center Orchestra. In her free time, she also enjoys CrossFit and spending time with her family, dogs, and friends.

01/29/2026

Dr. Ankoor R. Shah is a board-certified retina specialist known for his expertise in complex retinal disease and advanced vitreoretinal surgery. With extensive training, numerous national honors, and more than 50 published research works, he combines surgical precision with a strong commitment to innovation and patient care. Patients can visit Dr. Shah at our Bellaire, Kingwood, Livingston, and The Woodlands locations. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wZuGi

01/27/2026

Our Schertz Retina Center provides advanced, compassionate care for the full range of retinal and macular conditions. It is also one of our 3 Retina Research Centers in San Antonio. Conveniently located on the i35 access road, we proudly serve Schertz and surrounding communities like Selma, Garden Ridge, Live Oak and Cibolo. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wZqzT