About Us

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for diseases of the retina using state-of-the-art equipment. Should you have any questions, please feel free to discuss any aspect of your eye care with us.

Many diseases of the retina and vitreous may lead to visual loss. Retinal problems may be associated with nearsightedness, injury, diabetes, and aging. In some patients, holes or tears in the retina may occur and lead to retinal detachment. Other common retinal problems include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes, retinal vascular disease, and macular pucker. Treatment for diseases of the retina and vitreous may include drops or pills, laser or freezing operations in the office, injections, or more extensive surgery in the operating room. Tremendous advances in the past decade now allow successful treatment of many retinal diseases previously thought untreatable.

Destiny, an Ophthalmic Assistant, is all about peeping into people's peepers since 2023. But let's get real, the real magic happens behind those eyes... or at least that's what she tells herself daily at RAH 😂. When she's not assisting, you can find her snuggling with her two Doxies, nose-deep in a book, or getting swole at the gym

oined the Retina Associates of Hawaii crew in 2023! When they're not helping people see the world, they're busy strategizing their next board game move or binge-watching nature docs

Mariam

Front Desk

Miriam, an Oahu native, loves her bunny Coco, good food, shopping, and matcha.

Our Team

We are Team Retina

Anna Parlin, MD, MPH

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Anna W. Parlin, MD MPH, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. She is a graduate of the University North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, where she completed both her medical and public health degrees. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Parlin then completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where served as chief resident. After residency, she completed a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at Louisiana State University. Dr. Parlin is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, Women in Ophthalmology, and in Retina. Her research interests include diabetic retinopathy and age-related mac degeneration.

Teresa

Director of Operations

I am the practice manager of Retina Associates of Hawaii, Inc. Before taking on my current role as manager, I was the biller and the lead ophthalmic technician. I have been with the practice since 2003 and have been in ophthalmology since 1999. I speak English and Korean.

Tala

Front Desk

Prepare for a warm welcome from Tala as you enter! She's dedicated to spreading joy as part of our retina ohana. Outside of work, she loves reading or spending time with friends, and she's also a talented rockstar in her church choir.

Destiny

Ophthalmic Technician

Destiny, an Ophthalmic Assistant since 2023, loves exploring the magic behind people's eyes at RAH. When not at work, she enjoys cuddling her two Doxies, reading or hitting the gym.

Aimee

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Originally from Guam, she relocated to Hawaii in January 2024 and joined the RAH team. This talented ophthalmic tech found her passion for patient care in the Air Force. When not working, she enjoys beach days, hiking, and singing her favorite songs at home.

Arlon

Ophthalmic Technician

I joined Retina Associates of Hawaii in 2023! When I'm not helping others see I enjoy strategizing board games or binge-watching nature documentaries.