{"id":1706,"date":"2026-06-22T16:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T20:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/?post_type=doctors&#038;p=1706"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T20:42:24","slug":"harris-ahmed-do-mph","status":"publish","type":"doctors","link":"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/doctors\/harris-ahmed-do-mph\/","title":{"rendered":"Harris Ahmed, DO, MPH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Harris Ahmed is an Ivy League\u2013trained vitreoretinal surgeon at Weill Cornell, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex retinal diseases. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University and has a strong background in public health and health policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ahmed is a national leader in physician advocacy, holding roles with organizations such as the AMA, AOA, and AOCOOHNS, with a focus on improving healthcare access, physician workforce distribution, and medical education. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has served on the Board of Trustees for the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1706_a26f6a-99 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id1706_a26f6a-99 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1706_a26f6a-99 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1706_a26f6a-99 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1706_fa9c6c-5c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Education &amp; Training<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship<\/strong><br>Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, <em>2024 \u2013 2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ophthalmology Residency<\/strong><br>Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, <em>2020 \u2013 2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)<\/strong><br>Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, <em>2016 \u2013 2020<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master of Public Health (MPH)<\/strong><br>University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, <em>2014 \u2013 2016<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/strong><br>University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, <em>2010 \u2013 2014<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1706_97b326-72\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Professional Affiliations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American Medical Association (AMA)<\/strong> &#8211; Ambassador, <em>2020 \u2013 Present<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology\u2013Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOOHNS)<\/strong> &#8211; Leadership Roles and National Presenter, Present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Osteopathic Association (AOA)<\/strong> &#8211; Leadership and Policy Involvement, Present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)<\/strong> &#8211; Advocacy Ambassador, 2023 \u2013 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CAEPS)<\/strong> &#8211; Board of Trustees, 2023 \u2013 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1706_e09bd6-2d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tirzepatide and Reduced Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy and Related Complications: A Multicenter U.S. Cohort Study. Shah J, Razavi P, Festok M, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Mahrous M, Kovacs K, Kiss S. <em>Ophthalmology.<\/em> 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Association between PCSK9 Inhibitor Use and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Shah J, Gerendas L, Serhan H, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Festok M, Mahrous M, Kovacs K, Kiss S. <em>Eye.<\/em> 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opting Out of Medicare: Characteristics and Differences Between Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. Maywood M, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Begaj T, Parikh R. <em>PLOS One.<\/em> 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methamphetamine Use and Syphilis in Uveitic Patients. Thomas J, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Enghelberg M. <em>Retinal Cases and Brief Reports.<\/em> 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment of the Quality, Accountability, and Readability of Online Patient Education Materials for Optic Neuritis. Patel PN, Shah DS, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, et al. <em>Neuro-Ophthalmology.<\/em> 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis of Retina Fellowship Program Directors. Patel PN, Patel PR, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Law J. <em>Journal of Vitreoretinal Disease.<\/em> 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ophthalmologist Turnover in the United States: Analysis of Workforce Changes from 2014 through 2021. Patel PA, Patel PN, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, et al. <em>Ophthalmology.<\/em> 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficacy and Safety of Dropless Vitrectomy Surgery Compared to Standard Therapy. Chalam KV, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>. <em>Frontiers in Ophthalmology.<\/em> 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lens Material of the Eyelid Masquerading as Phakomatous Choristoma After Cataract Surgery. Inouye K, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Cho S, et al. <em>Cureus.<\/em> 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opacification of a Scleral-Sutured Akreos AO60 Intraocular Lens: A Case Series. <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Subramanian S, Chalam KV. <em>Journal of Surgical Case Reports.<\/em> 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content, Readability, and Accountability of Online Health Information Regarding Blue Light and Ocular Health. Patel P, Patel P, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, et al. <em>Cureus.<\/em> 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epidemiologic Trends in Ophthalmic Trauma Related to Major Sports. Patel PA, Patel PN, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Forouzan P. <em>Ophthalmic Epidemiology.<\/em> 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship Between Atopic Disease and Acute Outcomes in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Kwan J, <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, et al. <em>Ocular Immunology and Inflammation.<\/em> 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COMLEX-USA and USMLE for Osteopathic Medical Students: Should We Duplicate, Divide, or Unify? <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Carmody JB. <em>Journal of Graduate Medical Education.<\/em> 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the Looming Physician Shortage and Strategic Expansion of Graduate Medical Education. <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Carmody JB. <em>Cureus.<\/em> 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matching Ophthalmology Amidst COVID-19: Lessons That Went Viral. <strong>Ahmed H<\/strong>, Law JC, Felsted D, et al. <em>Journal of Academic Ophthalmology.<\/em> 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1706_13c290-b1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Awards &amp; Achievements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keynote Commencement Speaker<\/strong> &#8211; Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, NM, <em>2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distinguished Contributor Recognition (JVRD\/ASRS)<\/strong> &#8211; <em>2025<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Research Symposium Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Loma Linda University Ophthalmology, Loma Linda, CA, <em>2023, 2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Place Research Presentations<\/strong> &#8211; AOCOOHNS Annual Meeting, <em>2021, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sigma Sigma Phi (National Osteopathic Honor Society)<\/strong> &#8211; Inducted, <em>2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delta Omega (Public Health Honor Society)<\/strong> &#8211; Inducted, <em>2016<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CV-AHMED-HARRIS-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Harris Ahmed&#8217;s Full Curriculum Vitae<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Services:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1706_1d2bc8-a7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id1706_1d2bc8-a7 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/blog-do-all-people-with-diabetes-get-diabetic-retinopathy\/\">Do All People\u00a0With\u00a0Diabetes Get Diabetic Retinopathy?<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-date\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-date-pretext\">Posted on <\/span><time datetime=\"2026-03-30T16:23:04-04:00\" class=\"kt-blocks-post-date\">marzo 30, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Diabetes is a condition that affects more than just blood sugar levels\u2014it can have significant impacts on your eyes. 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Fun Holiday Eye Test for Family Eye Health<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-date\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-date-pretext\">Posted on <\/span><time datetime=\"2025-12-12T18:15:30-05:00\" class=\"kt-blocks-post-date\">diciembre 12, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with family, share meals, exchange gifts, and create lasting memories. Amid the hustle and bustle, it\u2019s also the perfect opportunity to&#8230;<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li class=\"kt-post-slider-item post-1516 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-age-related-macular-degeneration category-diabetic-retinopathy category-retina tag-age-related-macular-degeneration tag-amd tag-diabetic tag-diabetic-retinopathy tag-eye-exam tag-patient-education tag-retinal-health tag-vision-health\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item hide-on-js\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-left kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-133-33\" style=\"padding-bottom:133.33%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/most-common-retina-problems-you-should-know-about-blog\/\" aria-label=\"The 3 Most Common Retina Problems You Should Know About\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-grandparents-using-their-digital-laptop-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/most-common-retina-problems-you-should-know-about-blog\/\">The 3 Most Common Retina Problems You Should Know About<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-date\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-date-pretext\">Posted on <\/span><time datetime=\"2025-10-15T19:14:03-04:00\" class=\"kt-blocks-post-date\">octubre 15, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Your retina plays one of the most vital roles in your vision. This thin layer of light-sensitive tissue located at the back of the eye captures images and sends signals&#8230;<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li class=\"kt-post-slider-item post-1481 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-age-related-macular-degeneration category-comprehensive-eye-exam category-diabetic-retinopathy category-patient-education category-retina tag-age-related-macular-degeneration tag-diabetic tag-diabetic-retinopathy tag-eye-health tag-patient-education tag-retinal-health\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item hide-on-js\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-left kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-133-33\" style=\"padding-bottom:133.33%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/vision-changes-after-40-retina-health-blog\/\" aria-label=\"Top 5 Vision Changes After 40 and How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-shot-smiley-woman-with-crossed-arms-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/vision-changes-after-40-retina-health-blog\/\">Top 5 Vision Changes After 40 and How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-date\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-date-pretext\">Posted on <\/span><time datetime=\"2025-09-26T17:38:34-04:00\" class=\"kt-blocks-post-date\">septiembre 26, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Reaching your 40s often marks the beginning of a new chapter in life, filled with fresh opportunities, experiences, and goals. However, it\u2019s also a time when your eyes may begin&#8230;<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li class=\"kt-post-slider-item post-1461 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-comprehensive-eye-exam category-patient-education category-retina tag-eye-exam tag-eye-health tag-fsa tag-hsa tag-patient-education tag-retinal-health tag-vision-health\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item hide-on-js\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-left kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-133-33\" style=\"padding-bottom:133.33%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/august-retina-exam-palm-desert-blog\/\" aria-label=\"Why August Is the Perfect Time to Book Your Eye Exam at Desert Retina Consultants\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ophthalmologist-doctor-consulting-patient-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/august-retina-exam-palm-desert-blog\/\">Why August Is the Perfect Time to Book Your Eye Exam at Desert Retina Consultants<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-date\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-date-pretext\">Posted on <\/span><time datetime=\"2025-08-26T14:09:19-04:00\" class=\"kt-blocks-post-date\">agosto 26, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Have you been postponing your retina exam? 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You\u2019re not alone\u2014millions of Americans with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye condition that&#8230;<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- .wp-block-kadence-postgrid -->\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogs from Desert Retina Consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-posts-id-1706_9e0163-b8 .kb-post-list-item{display:grid;}<\/style><ul class=\"wp-block-kadence-posts kb-posts kadence-posts-list kb-posts-id-1706_9e0163-b8 content-wrap grid-cols kb-posts-style-boxed grid-sm-col-1 grid-lg-col-1 item-image-style-beside\"><li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-1701 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-patient-education category-retina tag-cataracts\">\n\t\t\t\t<a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"post-thumbnail kadence-thumbnail-ratio-inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/blog-why-your-retina-matters-before-cataract-surgery\/\" aria-label=\"Why Your Retina Matters Before Cataract Surgery\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Why Your Retina Matters Before Cataract Surgery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a><!-- .post-thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/category\/patient-education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Patient Education<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/category\/retina\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Retina<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/blog-why-your-retina-matters-before-cataract-surgery\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Why Your Retina Matters Before Cataract Surgery<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-06-22T14:43:59-04:00\">junio 22, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-22T14:44:02-04:00\">junio 22, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>A cataract affects the eye&#8217;s natural lens, but the retina does the work of turning light into vision. 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This happens when the retina\u2014the thin layer at the back of the eye\u2014pulls away from its normal position. It is a medical emergency because the retina loses oxygen and can stop working quickly. 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Here\u2019s What You Need to Know<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-05-14T12:17:37-04:00\">mayo 14, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-05-14T12:17:38-04:00\">mayo 14, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Every year, as temperatures rise and days get longer, most people remember to apply sunscreen\u2014but often forget that their eyes need protection too. With May recognized as Healthy Vision Month, this is the perfect reminder to think beyond skin health and focus on protecting your vision, especially as we head into brighter summer months.&nbsp; Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;spending [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/are-your-eyes-safe-in-the-sun-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Are Your Eyes Safe in the Sun? 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Sunlight supports vitamin D production, improves mood, and encourages an active lifestyle. But while your skin often gets the attention when it comes to sun protection, your eyes\u2014especially your retina\u2014are just as vulnerable.&nbsp; Retinal damage from sun [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/blog-simple-ways-to-prevent-retinal-damage-while-spending-more-time-in-the-sun\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Simple Ways to Prevent Retinal Damage While Spending More Time in the Sun<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-1630 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-diabetic-retinopathy tag-diabetic-retinopathy tag-eye-exam tag-patient-education tag-retinal-health\">\n\t\t\t\t<a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"post-thumbnail kadence-thumbnail-ratio-inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/blog-do-all-people-with-diabetes-get-diabetic-retinopathy\/\" aria-label=\"Do All People\u00a0With\u00a0Diabetes Get Diabetic Retinopathy?\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Do All People\u00a0With\u00a0Diabetes Get Diabetic Retinopathy?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/desertretina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elderly-couple-reading-together-their-countryside-home-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a><!-- .post-thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/category\/diabetic-retinopathy\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Diabetic Retinopathy<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desertretina.com\/es\/blog-do-all-people-with-diabetes-get-diabetic-retinopathy\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Do All People\u00a0With\u00a0Diabetes Get Diabetic Retinopathy?<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T16:23:04-04:00\">marzo 30, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-22T13:18:16-04:00\">abril 22, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Diabetes is a condition that affects more than just blood sugar levels\u2014it can have significant impacts on your eyes. One of the most serious eye conditions associated with diabetes is&nbsp;diabetic retinopathy, a disease that damages the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. 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