HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 35,766
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Retina & Vitreous of Texas, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 35,766 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional system monitoring safeguards and enhanced existing technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,766 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC.