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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.


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


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


Survive Spring Allergies

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Spring is around the corner, which brings warmer temperatures and increased pollen counts.  This results in an increase of patients seen with eye allergies at our office.


Should you consider LASIK?

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.


The Environment and the White of Your Eye

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.


Does your infant need an eye exam?

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Yes, absolutely! I am proud to be part of the InfantSEE program, which optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants between 6 – 12 months age.


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.


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.  


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