Dr. Maria Ana Martinez-Castellanos MD

Practice: Clinica de Enfermedades de los Ojas

Location: Toluca, San Bernardino

Website: https://oftalmologostoluca.mx/nosotros/

Phone: (52) 553-126-3316

Email: mamc@dr.com

Dr. María Ana, is an Assistant Physician of the Retina service of the Association to Avoid Blindness in Mexico APEC, Hospital "Luis Sánchez Bulnes". She is certified by the Mexican Council of Ophthalmology and her clinical practice includes the medical-surgical management of vitreous and retinal disorders in children and adults. Her main area of interest is the treatment and research of retinopathy of prematurity, which today is the leading cause of blindness in children.

Member of more than 10 International Scientific Organizations, she advises publications in which she participates as a co-investigator, being presented in forums worldwide.

Recognized with academic awards among which stand out: the "Arturo Santos" Biennial Ophthalmology Award granted by the SMO, the "Rosenkranz" award from UNAM, the "Tyson" award from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, an honorary award in the American Association of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Academic Merit Award.

FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

  • Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:

    • How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?

    • Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?

    • Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.

    • What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?

    • Will his/her vision get worse over time?

    • Will the eye have pain?

    • Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?

    • Are cataracts likely?

    • How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)

    • Is there calcification?

    • What is the anticipated disease progression?

    • Is there a thorough vision exam available?

    • Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)

    • Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)

    • What about the non-Coats’ eye?

    • To what extent is his/her vision affected?

    • Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?

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