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Meet Our New Doctor, Dr. Richard Lang, OD

October 6, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Dr. Lang is a Bay Area native and received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He then returned to the Bay Area to earn his Doctorate of Optometry with academic honors from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry...


It is Back to School Season!

October 6, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

School is back! Now is the time to schedule an eye examination for your child. Problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can cause difficulty with learning in the classroom...


Sports Eyes Safety Month

May 27, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong


Keeping Your Eyes Healthy as You Age

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

There’s plenty you can do to keep your vision sharp and your eyes healthy — and the sooner you start, the better!  For instance, protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays


Protect Your Eyes From Too Much Screen Time

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong


Scleral Contact Lenses

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Scleral contact lenses are larger lenses that offer crisp vision of a gas permeable or “hard” lens with a comfort of a soft lens.


Technoference: Behavior Problems in Children and your Smart Phone

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A New study in Child Development reports that when parents are constantly interrupted by technology, their kids are most likely to misbehave.  


Blepharitis and Styes

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

You may or may not know what these two things are. Blepharitis is when you have bacteria and oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes. Your eyelids are red, swollen, or feel like they are burning.


Google algorithms allow detection for heart disease and diabetes through retinal screening

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A study published Feb 19th, in Nature and Biomedical Engineering, researches reported that they used retinal images from 284,335 people to determine signs of cardiovascular disease.


Optomap Retinal Exam: A Picture is worth 1000 words

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The retina is the delicate tissue that lines the back of your eye.  When light strikes the retina, an image is produced that is sent as an electrical signal to the brain, enabling you to see.


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