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What is Pink eye?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Pink eye or conjunctivitis  is an inflammation of the thin clear covering of the white of the eye and under the eyelids called the conjunctiva...


Orthokeratology: No Daytime Contacts, No Surgery, No Glasses!

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is an FDA-approved process of wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses to reshape the cornea while sleeping at night...


Digital Eyestrain? Headaches? Trouble Sleeping?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Blue light over-exposure symptoms: Eye strain, Headaches, Blurred vision, Macular damage


Computer Vision Syndrome and Blue Light

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

We have updated information on Computer Vision Syndrome and Blue Light on our website!  Please click here for more information...


Are you ready for the eclipse?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

On Monday, August 21st, 2017 a solar eclipse will be seen across North America.  The moon will cover at least part of the sun for 2 – 3 hours.


Family History of Eye Disease is Important

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts can be genetically linked.  If someone in your family has glaucoma, you are four to nine times more likely to have glaucoma.


Sunglasses to the Rescue!

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Overexposure to UV light can lead to ocular conditions such as photokeratitis, cataracts, pterygium, and macular degeneration.


Pine Valley Middle School Health Fair

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

This past Thursday, I was fortunate enough to be able to educate the students on eye health at Pine Valley Middle School Health Fair in San Ramon.  I am thankful to our staff for putting together fun goody bags for the students so they can learn about eye health...


Community Outreach: Cow eye dissection at Windemere Ranch Middle School

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

I had the opportunity to educate the 6th grade science classes at Windemere Ranch Middle School in San Ramon this past week. With the help of the 6th grade science teachers, I performed 15 cow eye dissections over a 3 day period for 450 students...


Benefits of daily disposable contact lenses

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use contacts that are discarded at the end of the day.  The next day, a new pair of lenses are worn.


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