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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use contacts that are discarded at the end of the day.  The next day, a new pair of lenses are worn.

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The 4th of July is coming up and that means looking forward to parades, celebrations, back yard bbqs and of course, fireworks.

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...