Colorado Retina Associates is a renowned leader in clinical care and vitreoretinal surgery. Every aspect of our practice – office locations, referral process, inclusive financial options, and beyond — is customized to improve our patients' experience and help raise the standard of care nationwide.
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✨ WE ARE OPEN! ✨ Our newest clinic in Littleton, CO offers the full-spectrum of retinal care, including in-office procedures, comprehensive evaluations, treatment for uveitis and same-day appointments for urgent ocular care. Stop by and check out our new digs off C-470 and S. Broadway at 1501 W. Mineral Ave, Ste 200, Littleton, CO 80120, inside Mineral Medical Plaza! We look forward to serving the Colorado communities in Littleton, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, South Denver, and beyond!
Dr. Murtaza Adam, CRA retina specialist, hosts a new series featured on Modern Retina, where he leads case-based roundtable discussions on the latest data, safety, and real-world implications of geographic atrophy (GA) treatments. In episode one, Dr. Adam dives into complement therapies and their role in managing GA, providing valuable insights for clinicians and patients alike. Don’t miss this informative series! Tune in: https://lnkd.in/g9Y8BPwW #RetinaCare #GeographicAtrophy #Ophthalmology #retina #ophthalmologist #GA #AMD #MacularDegeneration #eyecare Retina Consultants of America Ophthalmology Times
A career-defining challenge for retinal surgeon, Murtaza Adam, M.D. In this high-stakes case, a 30-year-old monocular male with a complex ocular history presented a unique and incredibly challenging surgical scenario. The patient, with history of Stickler’s syndrome and pediatric retinal detachment repairs in both eyes, leaving him with a prosthetic right eye and a severely compromised left eye. To make matters even more complicated, his left eye — the only remaining functional eye — was aphakic and aniridic, with a dislocated Morcher Aniridia Ring-IOL-capsular complex. This case required not only exceptional technical surgical skill but also immense psychological resilience. For vitreoretinal surgeons like Dr. Adam, the pressure to preserve sight in such a delicate and high-risk situation is palpable. The emotional weight of knowing that failure could result in permanent blindness for the patient underscores the importance of precision and perseverance in our work. Watch the surgical repair video to see how Dr. Adam navigated the complexities of this case to ultimately save his patients remaining vision: https://lnkd.in/gP7Jd5it #Ophthalmology #ophthalmologist #optometry #retina #surgery #eyesurgery #vitreoretinal #eye #eyecare #healthcare #physician #surgeon Retina Consultants of America
Sunday, February 23, 2025- Mile High Masters of Retina returns in person! Colorado's premier retina continuing education event for optometrists and ophthalmologists, hosted by the physicians of Colorado Retina, offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of vitreoretinal diseases, refine clinical skills, and elevate patient care. The event features a dynamic mix of rapid fire lectures, expert panels and debates, and case presentations, covering both common and complex retinal and uveitic conditions. Eye care providers will gain diagnostic tips, treatment approaches, and practical pearls to apply in daily practice. Our 2025 program also features keynote speaker, Timothy Caulfield, renowned Professor of Health Law and Science Policy, author of two national bestsellers, co-founder of the science engagement initiative, #ScienceUpFirst and host and producer of the Netflix show A User’s Guide to Cheating Death. You wont want to miss it! Join us to advance your expertise and connect with leaders in the eye care field! TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/gVugGrpa #ophthalmology #optometry #retina #optometrist #ophthalmologist #retinaspecialist #EyeCare #doctor #ContinuingEducation #CE #CME #healthcare #conference
Image of the month: Coat's Disease. Captured the talented retinal photographer, Frank Flanagin. Coats' disease is a rare, unilateral retinal disorder, typically diagnosed in males between ages 8-16, characterized by abnormal retinal blood vessels which can lead to exudative retinopathy and vision loss. Symptoms include decreased vision, strabismus, and leukocoria, with more severe cases showing exudative retinal detachment. The condition presents with dilated and tortuous retinal blood vessels, exudates, and hemorrhage in the peripheral retina. Staging based on funduscopic features helps monitor progression and guide treatment. Treatment options can range from observation in mild cases to laser treatment, cryotherapy, and anti-VEGF injections in more severe stages. In the most advanced cases, vitreoretinal surgery or enucleation may be indicated if the patient has a painful, blind eye. If left untreated, Coats' disease can lead to retinal detachments, glaucoma, and potential loss of the eye. Early detection and intervention, including thermal laser and cryotherapy, are key to improving patient outcomes. #CoatsDisesase #ophthalmology #retina #ophthalmologist
🎉 Congratulations to Frances Papiernik, our Core Value Ambassador for October! 🎉 Fran has been an integral part of Colorado Retina for nearly 25 years, joining us long before we became the practice we are today. In fact, when Fran first started, it was just Dr. Holmes, Dr. Johnson, and Dr. Kimura—all since retired. Fran began her journey with us in an administrative front desk role, where the team handled everything from scheduling appointments and procedures to insurance verification, patient check-ins, referrals, and more. Today, Fran focuses on scheduling surgeries and specialized testing for our patients, but what has remained constant is her passion for working with people. As she puts it, "I get to work with different people every day—both with our clinical team and patients." Fran appreciates the ongoing learning opportunities at CRA, saying, "I really enjoy the education opportunities, I've learned so much and continue to do so!" We are incredibly grateful for Fran’s dedication, teamwork, and positive attitude. She embodies the Core Values of our practice. Thank you, Fran, for your many years of service and unwavering commitment to our patients and team! 🙌
Colorado Retina's retina specialist, Dr. Murtaza Adam presented at The Retina Society's 57th annual Scientific Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, detailing the first multicenter US clinical study examining the safety of using Aqueous Chlorhexidine to prevent endophthalmitis after Anti-VEGF intravitreal injections. Learn more about the findings in Dr. Adam's latest article featured in American Academy of Ophthalmology's Journal: https://lnkd.in/gGtUZhZ7 Collaborating physicians: Joel Pearlman, M.D., Philip Storey, M.D., Hassan Al-khersan, M.D., and Charles Wykoff, M.D. #ophthalmology #ophthalmologist #retina #endophthalmitis #medicine #healthcare #chlorhexidine #eyecare #AntiVEGF