Retina Associates of Western NY

12/24/2024

We are excited to be named one of Ophthalmic Professional's top stories of 2024! If you haven't already read our practice profile, check it out below. We are very thankful for the amazing allied health staff here at RAWNY!

Coming in at number 6 in our Top 10 Stories of 2024 countdown is our cover feature, "Resourcefulness in Retina." With a focus on exceptional patient care, allied health staff at Retina Associates of Western NY share how they streamline processes.
Read the full article at our website: https://ow.ly/nqIA50UwfQl.

Retina Associates of Western NY

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays! Our holiday hours for both office locations are listed below.

12/18/2024

Safeguard your sight this holiday season. As you gather with family, ask your relatives if they have had vision issues. Retinal conditions, including , diabetic retinopathy, and even retinal detachments, may have a genetic component that runs in families. Other common risk factors for retinal disease include older age, smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Learn more today at www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

12/12/2024

to this time last year when we added the Optos California to our imaging arsenal! This amazing camera offers ultra-widefield RGB color, fundus autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography (FA) and indocynanine green (ICG) angiography. The Optos California produces a 200° single-capture retinal image, and has revolutionized the way we are able to manage retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, ocular inflammatory diseases and more. RAWNY is pleased to be able to offer the latest diagnostic testing technology to our patients! FA photo credit: Karissa Kuhl

12/10/2024

Another great 5⭐️ review!

12/05/2024

RAWNY Image Feature of the Month: Vortex Veins on ICGA Imaging. Vortex veins are large veins that drain the choroid and also act as significant ophthalmoscopic landmarks in the peripheral fundus. Most people have having 4 or 5 vortex veins, with at least one vein in each peripheral quadrant. These veins can be visualized during a dilated retinal exam, however they are most prominently seen during Indocyanine Green angiography (ICGA) imaging. This patient underwent ICGA testing for Panuvetitis, an inflammatory ocular disease that affects the middle layer of the eye as well as the retina and vitreous. The vortex veins in these images are especially impressive in the temporal quadrants. The recent integration of ICGA in ultra-widefield imaging not only gives providers a critically important view of the far periphery when diagnosing ocular inflammatory disease, but also has become important in the assessment and visualization of vortex vein anatomy. Photo credit: Karissa Kuhl

12/03/2024

Today is ! Throughout the year, RAWNY collects staff donations toward our chosen charity, and the practice matches the total at the end of the campaign. Each year we choose a charity that means something to us and compliments our mission of "Preserving and Restoring Sight with Compassion and Innovation." This year, we have chosen to donate to the Southern Tier Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This local, non-profit organization assists individuals in our community, who are blind or visually impaired, by providing special services such as mobility instruction, rehabilitation, and workshop employment training opportunities. The STAVI is a valuable resource for our Southern Tier patients and we applaud the important and life-changing work that they do! Consider making a donation to a charity that means something to you on this Giving Tuesday!

11/28/2024

Wishing all of our patients, colleagues, staff, friends, and family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Our offices will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday.

11/27/2024

Check out the most recent issue of Ophthalmic Professional to read our practice profile!

Flip through the pages of the latest issue of OP here: https://digital.ophthalmicprofessional.com/october-2024

11/26/2024

What are you thankful for?🦃

11/19/2024

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? Take charge of your eye health and make an appointment for a dilated eye exam this !

11/14/2024

At this morning's staff meeting, we did a fun teambuilding exercise where everyone was given a single piece of string to cut. We all cut our individual strings with no difficulty. However when we tried to cut a giant rope, comprised of dozens of strings wound tightly together, we were unable to cut it. The message is, just like the rope, our team is much stronger together! We are grateful for an amazing team at RAWNY who work collaboratively each and every day to provide the best possible care for our patients. And to finish the meeting, we have fun with a friendly game of tug of war!

11/13/2024

As we continue month, we encourage you to learn more about the signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy. Early intervention is key, so if you experience any of these symptoms, be sure to schedule a dilated retinal exam right away!

📢 Did you know? Diabetic retinopathy can develop without any noticeable symptoms at first, meaning significant damage may occur before you realize it.

If you start to experience any of these symptoms in one or both eyes, don’t wait—schedule a visit with a retina specialist:

🔹 Blurred or distorted vision
🔹 Difficulty reading
🔹 Spots or “floaters” in your vision
🔹 Shadows across your field of vision
🔹 Eye pressure
🔹 Trouble with color perception

👀 Prioritize healthy vision. Visit www.SeeforaLifetime.org/DiabeticRetinopathy to learn more.

11/11/2024

RAWNY is an active member of the Veterans Administration Community Care Network, proudly partnering with the VA Healthcare System to provide retinal care for our local Veterans. We send out a heartfelt thank you to those service men and women for your service, courage, and sacrifice!

11/07/2024

Whether you’re signing up for Medicare the first time or thinking about switching plans, visit https://www.medicareinfocus.com/ for a variety of helpful Medicare resources and links. Thank you to our friends at Regeneron for providing these great patient resources!

11/06/2024

RAWNY is proud of our robust clinical research department and our ongoing mission to help discover improved therapies for retinal diseases. We are now enrolling patients in EYP-1901 LUGANO, a clinical research trial for wet age-related macular degeneration. If you're interested in participating in a clinical trial, talk to your doctor to see if you may qualify. Learn more about this trial by visiting https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06668064?term=EYP-1901-301&rank=1

11/04/2024

November is month! Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes. Sometimes, damaged blood vessels can leak or bleed, which can cause vision loss. If you are diabetic, be sure see your ophthalmologist regularly for dilated eye exams. Diabetic retinopathy may be detected before you even notice any vision problems. Call us and schedule your diabetic screening today.

11/01/2024

What to dress up as in a retina office? Retina surgeons of course! There were a few witches creeping around RAWNY as well! Hope everyone had a fun-filled Halloween! 🎃