Global Retina Institute

01/10/2026

"Excellent experience - we needed a retina specialist to continue my husband's avastin shots while wintering in AZ - I called in July 2025 for a November 2025 appointment (because I couldn't get into see anyone in December 2024 by calling multiple clinics from October-November so was not able to travel to AZ in 2024.) I was able to get an appointment based on our arrival and the staff as well as the doctor were all very.." says Lois

★★★★☆ Excellent experience - we needed a retina specialist to continue my husband's avastin shots while wintering in AZ - I called in July 2025 for a November 2025 appointment (because I couldn't get into see anyone in December 2024 by calling multiple clinics from October-November so was ...

01/03/2026

We welcomed the new year with an amazing review from one of our patients:

Brian wrote on a facebook comment:
"I can’t say enough good things about Global Retina Institute. Dr. Ross and the entire staff were absolutely amazing from start to finish. I had a vitrectomy in my right eye to address floaters, and as a commercial airline pilot, I was extremely apprehensive going into the procedure since maintaining 20/20 vision is critical for my medical certification.

Dr. Ross took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and immediately put me at ease. The procedure was a complete success, and my vision is now clearer than it was before surgery. The professionalism, skill, and care shown by both the doctor and staff exceeded my expectations.

I am incredibly grateful and would highly recommend Global Retina Institute to anyone needing retinal care—especially if your vision is mission-critical."

It is always a delight to hear good things from our patients!

To know more of our services, please dont hesitate to contact us at (480) 534-8080 or visit our website https://www.globalretinainstitute.com/

01/01/2026

As we wrap up 2025, we wanted to once again thank all our patients, contributors, families and friends who continue to support and trust Global Retina Institute and our advocacies.

May 2026 be a more prosperous year for everyone! Lets continue to keep your eyes in good shape this year.

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a meaningful and merry Christmas!

May God grant everyone the gift of sight to see the good in everyone 🫶🏻.

Love,
Global Retina Institute Team

12/19/2025

Positive thinking fuels positive action.🕵️‍♀️

As local first-year and second-year medical students finish their training in the Red Rover Ventures Sim Center, they get rewarded with personalized lenses to encourage them to pursue ophthalmology. Our little way to not just train but also encourage future ophthalmologists.

Congratulations on our first student trainee finisher, Randle Uyeda! We look forward to one of Arizona's future ophthalmologists!

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Special shoutout to Oculus for giving us discounts on these lenses!

For medical students who are interested in training with us, please check our website: https://www.globalretinainstitute.com/train-with-us/

12/19/2025

"Rarely is there a doctor that combines expertise, service, and heartfelt care for their patients. Dr Ross and her team do that. My opinion is She is the best in Phoenix, and maybe the best at her trade in the USA. I almost never review. I could not help but give this review for Dr. Ross, as she has earned it." says Bryce on Google

★★★★★ Rarely is there a doctor that combines expertise, service, and heartfelt care for their patients. Dr Ross and her team do that. My opinion is She is the best in Phoenix, and maybe the best at her trade in the USA. I almost never review. I could not help but give this review for Dr. R...

12/19/2025

Ever wondered why your eyes itch so much?

It might be Demodex! These is a type of mite living inside human hair follicles. Normally, it doesn't cause any problems, but with poor eye hygiene, they multiply and lead to an infestation. Yes, on your eyelashes!

Get checked and know more about Demodex here at Global Retina Institute. Visit our website https://www.globalretinainstitute.com/

12/18/2025

As the saying goes, “Gaining knowledge is the first step to wisdom, and sharing it is the first step of humanity".

As we conclude Dr. Swai's stay and training with us, we look forward to all the great things he can accomplish with the knowledge and wisdom he has gained from the Red Rover Ventures Sim Center and Dr. Ross' mentorship.

We look forward to seeing you again, Tanzania's future Vitreoretinal Surgeon!

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And once again, many thanks to Dr. Daniel Alter, President of FOCUS Inc. for making Dr. Swai's trip to Arizona possible. This is what partnership and mentorship can do!

12/12/2025

Since it's the Holiday season, we continue to celebrate Thanksgiving each day.

Today, we would like to thank all our patients, contributors, and family for your continuous support of our advocacy to end blindness around the world.

Most especially to Dr. Daniel Alter, President of FOCUS Inc., for sponsoring the airfare and visa of Dr. Nelson Swai to stay with us and train in our Ophthalmology Simulation Center.

12/12/2025

It's the jolly season!

We would like to thank Mr. Patrick Boyer of Innovative Consulting & Marketing for inviting the entire team to their Friends & Family Christmas Gala Fundraiser and for helping us fundraise for Dr. Nelson Swai's retinal lenses!

This help means so much to the future and aspiring first vitreoretinal surgeon of Tanzania!

12/06/2025

Encouraging medical students to pursue ophthalmology and connect with international ophthalmology leaders preventing blindness in their country has been our mission for 20 years. We call this “local global”. It’s the future and it’s our next generation in one room. A first year and a third year medical student on diagnostic equipment and an ophthalmologist from Tanzania who wants to become the first retina specialist to work in the public sector!

12/06/2025

Today marks the busiest day in our Sim Center!

Featured are:
- Dr. Nelson Swai from Tanzania on our surgical simulator, doing a vitrectomy
-Nina, a 3rd-year Medical student on the slit-lamp
-Calisa, a 1st-year Medical student on the indirect simulator

We are happy to accommodate ophthalmologists and future ophthalmologists for training in our Simulation Center.

To know more about our Sim Center, check our website by visiting https://www.globalretinainstitute.com/train-with-us/