The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors Near Me in weslaco, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration near weslaco, TX. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Joel G. George
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Joel G. George
    Ophthalmology
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    Thurmond Eye Associates PLLC

    1519 E 6th St, 
    Weslaco, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    956-968-3171
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joel George is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. George is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Karl C. Bentley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Karl C. Bentley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Thurmond Eye Associates PLLC

    1519 E 6th St, 
    Weslaco, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    956-968-3171
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Bentley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Bentley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Chalazion. Dr. Bentley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Wade A. Graham
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Wade A. Graham
    Ophthalmology
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    Thurmond Eye Associates PLLC

    1519 E 6th St, 
    Weslaco, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    956-968-3171
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Wade Graham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Glaucoma. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Stephen R. Hook
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Stephen R. Hook
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Thurmond Eye Associates PLLC

    1519 E 6th St, 
    Weslaco, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    956-968-3171
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Stephen Hook is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Weslaco, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Hyphema. Dr. Hook is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Kyle T. Piwonka
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Kyle T. Piwonka
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kyle Piwonka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Piwonka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Piwonka is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Alice W. Kennedy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Alice W. Kennedy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alice Kennedy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjeeb Bhandari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Parul S. Desai
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Parul S. Desai
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Parul S Desai MD PA

    2609 W Trenton Rd, 
    Edinburg, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    956-626-9777
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Spanish
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    Parul Desai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Gulf Coast Eye Institute

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alireza Ghaffarieh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Ghaffarieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Ghaffarieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Nehal R. Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Nehal R. Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-9134
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Nehal Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Noor Ain Shekoh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Ain Shekoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Ain Shekoh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Vimal Sarup
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Vimal Sarup
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gulf Coast Eye Institute

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vimal Sarup is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Sarup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Sarup is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Juan C. Arciniega
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Juan C. Arciniega
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (13.6 miles away)
    956-631-8875
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Arciniega is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Arciniega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Chalazion, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Arciniega is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Rachel A. Gelman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Rachel A. Gelman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Rachel Gelmans Vision P.A.

    5201 N G St, 
    Mcallen, TX 
     (14.5 miles away)
    956-305-5795
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rachel Gelman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Gelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Carlos Manrique De Lara MDPA

    2518 W Trenton Rd, 
    Edinburg, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    956-661-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carlos Manrique-De is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Manrique-De is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

    Late-onset retinal degeneration is an inherited retinal dystrophy characterized by delayed dark adaptation and nyctalopia and drusen deposits presenting in adulthood, followed by cone and rod degeneration that presents in the sixth decade of life, which leads to central vision loss. Anterior segment features such as peripupillary iris transillumination defects and abnormally long anterior zonular insertions are also observed. Choroidal neovascularization and glaucoma may occur in the late stages of the disease.

    When should I see a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near weslaco, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near weslaco, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near weslaco, TX?

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    How does MediFind rank Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near weslaco, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near weslaco, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near weslaco, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near weslaco, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near weslaco, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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