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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.
Chicago, Illinois
Joined April 2014
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 https://t.co/7xUB4P19lj.
#HealthyAgingMonth
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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: https://t.co/7xUB4P19lj
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🚨 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: https://t.co/Xpx5Q2K81n
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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 https://t.co/7xUB4P0BvL.
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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 https://t.co/7xUB4P0BvL.
#HealthyAgingMonth
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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
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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: https://t.co/HfxmeQUuVp.
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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: https://t.co/1qifwoWvDh
#RetinaSpecialist #SeeforaLifetime
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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 https://t.co/tlNCXpNVtc.
#RetinaSpecialist
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#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. https://t.co/tlNCXpNnDE
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August is #NationalEyeExamMonth. In the video below, Dr. Sunir Garg, editorial board member for https://t.co/I8NERC7SzD, discusses why regular eye exams are important especially as patients age. #Vision #EyeExam
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That's a wrap on #ASRS2025. Mark your calendars for a trip to Canada next summer as the 44th ASRS Annual Meeting comes to beautiful Montreal, July 15-18, 2026. Join us! https://t.co/ruBlFapfAv
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That's a wrap on #ASRS2025. Thanks for joining us in Long Beach for a fantastic gathering full of networking, fellowship, and knowledge sharing. #RetinaScience #RetinaSpecialist
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