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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.


Conjunctivitis

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white of the the eye called the sclera


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.


Ocular Hypertension

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Ocular hypertension is an increase in the pressure in your eyes that is above the range considered normal with no detectable changes in vision or damage to your eyes.


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.


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...


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.


August: National Children’s Vision and Learning Month

May 21, 2021 | By:Michael Duong, OD, FAAO

August is here and with it comes the start of the new school year!  Time for new clothes and new stationary. Going to get an eye exam can be overlooked during this busy time.


Enchroma glasses: Helping Colorblind people see Color

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Color blindness is a condition where a person’s eyes cannot see color accurately and have difficulty telling colors apart. 


Travel Tips for Your Eyes

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is holiday season again! Many of us will be heading to the mountains, traveling to see relatives  or taking a nice vacation to a warm place.


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