Supporting Mississippi’s Eye Care Community
Mississippi Retina Associates was pleased to participate in the Mississippi Optometric Association’s 71st Annual Fall Conference and Vision Expo, held October 1–4, 2026, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi. The annual event brought together optometrists, eye care professionals, and industry representatives for continuing education, professional networking, and discussions about developments in eye care.
For Mississippi Retina Associates, the conference provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships within the state’s eye care community and reinforce the importance of collaboration in protecting patients’ vision.
Sharing Expertise and Building Professional Connections
Mississippi Retina Associates maintained an exhibit at the conference’s Vision Expo, connecting with attending eye care professionals and sharing information about specialized retinal care and treatment resources.
Dr. Jay Brown of Mississippi Retina Associates also participated as a speaker during the event, contributing to the exchange of professional knowledge among attendees.
Events like the MOA Fall Conference create valuable opportunities for eye care professionals to share clinical perspectives, discuss developments in patient care, and strengthen the relationships that support effective diagnosis and treatment.
The Importance of Collaborative Retinal Care
Optometrists often play an important role in identifying early signs of retinal disease and referring patients for specialized evaluation when necessary. Conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and retinal vascular disease may require the expertise of a retina specialist.
Strong communication between referring eye care providers and retinal specialists helps ensure patients receive appropriate evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care.
At Mississippi Retina Associates, these professional relationships are an important part of our commitment to helping patients throughout Mississippi preserve and protect their sight.
Continuing Our Commitment to Education and Patient Care
Participation in professional events such as the MOA Fall Conference reflects Mississippi Retina Associates’ ongoing commitment to education, professional collaboration, and specialized retinal care.
We appreciate the Mississippi Optometric Association for bringing together eye care professionals from across the region and providing opportunities to connect, learn, and strengthen the eye care community.
Mississippi Retina Associates looks forward to continuing these relationships and working alongside fellow eye care providers to support the vision health of patients throughout Mississippi.
