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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.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is easy to take vision for granted because all we have to do is open our eyes to see the world around us!  Most of us don’t think about eye care until we notice that something is wrong.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Macular degeneration is an age-related disease that affects the macula.  It is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

One type of bacteria found in water (even chlorinated water) that can be a menace to eyes is Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoeba can cause painful corneal infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis.

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?

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.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

LASIK eye surgery has been FDA-approved for over 20 years and is one of the best surgeries that I recommend at our office.

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.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A pinguecula is a yellowish bump that forms on the white of the eye (sclera), near the edge of the cornea. More often than not, it arises on the side nearest the nose.

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”).