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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.


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.


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.


Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – What You Should Know

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.


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.


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.


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.  


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.


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.


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