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May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

I had the opportunity to educate the 6th grade science classes at Windemere Ranch Middle School in San Ramon this past week. With the help of the 6th grade science teachers, I performed 15 cow eye dissections over a 3 day period for 450 students...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside of the eye.  The lens sits behind the iris (colored part of the eye) and the pupil.

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

How can we protect our eyes from the sun? Just like wearing sun block to protect our skin, sunglasses protect our eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UV) from damaging our eyes. The sun’s effects on the eyes include:

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Scleral lenses are the latest innovation in contact lens technology.  These lenses are made from a rigid gas permeable material (RGP) found in standard sized lenses...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A good example of this is Myopia (nearsightedness.) The earlier myopia is caught, the better.

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.

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Retinoblastoma is a rare tumor of the eye that affects infants.  About 200-300 children are diagnosed every year.  The tumor affects the retina in the back of the eye and may affect one or both eyes...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Diabetic eye disease is a group of disorders that affects people with diabetes.  Diabetes, if left untreated can cause blindness.

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

You got LASIK and now your vision is great without glasses or contacts! Horray!  We manage many LASIK patients at our office and it is wonderful that we can change the lives of our patients with this procedure...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is back-to-school season and it is time to get your child new clothes, binders, backpacks, and pencils!  One of the most overlooked task before starting school is the eye exam...