Advanced Retina Institute

Advanced Retina Institute Brand new state of the art medical and surgical retina practice and 6000 sq ft building opened by Dr Rangu Chandran MD on December 1, 2014.

ADVANCED RETINA INSTITUTE is a brand new state of the art retina specific medical and surgical practice and 6000 sq ft building. We Opened Dec 1 2014. We are conveniently located 1 block away from Valley BMW in Modesto off Bangs/McHenry at 304 Banner Ct, Modesto, California. Rangu Chandran, M.D., has been living and practicing full time as a retina specialist in Modesto since June 2004. He grew up in Southern California in Corona. His father is a retired ear, nose, and throat surgeon, and his grandfather is a retired general surgeon. He received his undergraduate training at Stanford University. He completed his medical school training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where he served as president of his graduating class. After finishing his ophthalmology surgery training at Yale University, he returned to Baylor College of Medicine for a two-year postdoctoral retina surgery fellowship. His practice at ADVANCED RETINA INSTITUTE is devoted only to retinal diseases and surgery. He maintains active board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Member of the American Society of Retina Specialists. His major clinical interests are diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, uveitis and retinal tears and detachments. Dr. Chandran is married, has three boys, and lives in Modesto. He enjoys playing sports and is an avid guitar fan

05/08/2024

Ever wonder where the phrase blind spot originated? There’s a region in the retina called the optic disc where there are no rods or cones present to detect light, but we don’t notice this phenomenon as the other eye compensates for the missing information.

05/06/2024

Here’s a quick brush up on how the eye works. Light passes through the pupil, and the lens behind it focuses this light. The retina (cells inside the eye lining) then converts this light into electrical impulses which sends it via the optic nerves to the brain.

05/03/2024

Chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and multiple sclerosis can affect your eyesight. Managing these conditions will help keep your eyes healthy.

05/01/2024

20/200 is considered legally blind, even though you may be able to see shapes and colors. However, 20/200 vision can usually be partially or completed corrected with glasses or contacts.

04/29/2024

The first pair of corrective eyeglasses was invented in Italy sometime between 1268 and 1300. Some sources believe that Salvino D'Armate was the first to invent eyeglasses in around 1285.

04/26/2024

A nice saying by Thich Nhat Hanh: “Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything.”

04/24/2024

If you are nearsighted, or your vision is severely impaired, you'll want to look for glasses with larger lenses. Narrow frames won't allow the lens to curve enough to correct your vision.

04/22/2024

Aniridia is a rare eye condition characterized by the absence of the iris. Caused by chromosomal mutation, aniridia may cause the pupils to become so enlarged that the eyes look like they are completely black.

04/19/2024

Ever wonder why it’s bad to look directly at a solar eclipse? During an eclipse, the sun produces more power than the eye can handle, and our eye’s lens concentrates that spot of light on the retina, possibly burning it.

04/17/2024

For patients with diabetes, one of the main goals of treatment is preventing vision loss. Keeping your blood sugar under control and having yearly eye checkups are key to detecting early eye problems and preserving your vision.

04/15/2024

Do you know that harmful bacteria can thrive in your makeup? To avoid any sort of eye infection, change your mascara tube every 3 months. Also, sharpen the tips of your favorite liner pencils more frequently.

04/12/2024

Discomfort can be a side effect of prolonged computer use, including headaches neck, shoulder, and back pain. When it comes to the eyes, a few conditions are felt too, like eyestrain, dry eyes, blurry vision, and difficulty focusing on a certain distance.

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304 Banner Court Ste 1
Modesto, CA
95356

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12095722020

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