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Color for the Colorblind

May 20, 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...


Myopia Control Clinic: Can we prevent Nearsightedness?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Myopia or nearsightedness is increasing in the general population. Myopia is a condition where near objects are clear and far objects are not...


How do digital devices affect vision in children?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Children are using digital devices more than ever.  Blue light from everyday devices may cause eye strain, headaches, and behavior problems in children.  Why are children at risk?...


Patient with Cholesterol Plaque in Eye

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A 60-year old man came to our office with a chief complaint of sudden on-set of blurred vision that comes and goes in his right eye...


Doc is there something in my eye?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A patient came to our office with foreign body sensation, redness and blurred vision in the right eye. She was seen at an urgent care clinic and referred to our office for continuation of care...


Pine Valley Middle School Health Fair

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

This past Thursday, I was fortunate enough to be able to educate the students on eye health at Pine Valley Middle School Health Fair in San Ramon.  I am thankful to our staff for putting together fun goody bags for the students so they can learn about eye health...


Contact Lens Wearers: Why You Still Need Glasses

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

After a long day of contact lens wear, the eyes need to rest in order to get the oxygen needed to remain healthy.  It is good practice to remove your contacts after 12-16 hours of wear and switch to eyeglasses


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.


FLEX Season: Use your FSA or HSA for your Eyes

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is Holiday season again, time for family gathering and making purchases for loved ones.  You have worked hard all year, why not take care of yourself?


Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The American Optometric Association (AOA) offers the following recommendations for all contact lens wearers: Wear contact lenses only if they are fitted and prescribed by an optometrist.


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