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Sports Eyes Safety Month

May 27, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong


Schedule a Back-to-School Eye Exam this Summer

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

For parents, the back-to-school ritual frequently involves purchasing new clothes, shoes, and school supplies for their kids.


Protect Your Eyes From Too Much Screen Time

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong


Dry Eye is a Disease: Proper diagnosis is the first step toward relief

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Dry eye is a disease that affects the quality and quantity of tears on the ocular surface of the eye. This results in foreign body sensation, discomfort, redness, and visual disturbance.


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


What is Astigmatism?

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The word astigmatism can be confusing to a lot of people.  The word “astigmatism” is from the Greek roots a- (“without”) and stigma (“point”).


Back to School: Protecting children’s vision in the digital world

May 21, 2021 | By:

Computers, tablets, cell phones, gaming systems are the way of life especially during COVID-19. From Zoom meetings, webinars, and online courses; we are bombarded by blue light emitting from digital screens.


Why can’t I see up close?

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Are you over 40 and notice that you are pulling things further away from your eyes when you read? Are you wearing over-the-counter reading glasses to help you see your phone better?


The Skinny on Sunglasses

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

There are plenty of misconceptions about sunglasses. We’d like to clear a few of them up. MYTH #1: All sunglasses provide ultraviolet (UV) ray protection...


November: Diabetes Awareness Month

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Diabetes is a disease that interferes with the body’s ability to use and store sugar.  Too much sugar in the blood can cause damage throughout the body, including the eyes.


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