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How does diabetes affect the 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.


6 tips to Survive Eye Allergy Season

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Spring is just around the corner and along with it comes allergy season.  According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 50 million people have eye allergies affecting 30% of adults and 40% of children


5 Tips to Survive Eye Allergy Season

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 50 million people have eye allergies affecting 30% of adults and 40% of children...


Myopia: The Latest Research

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Myopia or nearsightedness is the inability to see things far away while things up close are clear...


Keratoconus detected by our In-Office Technology: Visionix VX

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

An 11-year old girl came to our office for a comprehensive eye examination with her mother. This was her first eye exam at our office. During the examination we were able to detect keratoconus using our new technology called Visionix VX-120...


How can I protect my eyes during winter?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Winter is a time for enjoying the holidays with friends and family. However, winter eye protection is often overlooked which can lead to not so fun consequences. With the cold weather comes increased use of heating systems at home and work...


Dry Eye Disease: Why is it important to get your tears analyzed?

May 20, 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...


Are your eyes still dry? You may need a dry eye evaluation

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Are you suffering from dry, irritated eyes at the end of the day? Are you using copious amounts of artificial tears to relieve these symptoms without improvement?


Sunglasses to the Rescue!

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Overexposure to UV light can lead to ocular conditions such as photokeratitis, cataracts, pterygium, and macular degeneration.


Blurry vision in left eye for years. Why?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Astigmatism occurs when the light that enters the eye is out of focus, causing blurred vision whether looking far away or up close.  It is a very common condition and seen daily at our office.


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