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May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Eye problems can be easily missed in the early stages of infancy.  The American Optometric Association recommends a baby’s first eye exam at 6-months of age...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

“I started seeing flashes and floaters that started last week in my right eye.”  When I hear this, it is imperative that a careful evaluation of the retina is performed.

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

People who are color vision deficient (CVD) cannot see colors accurately such as blue, yellow, red or green.  It is estimated that 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women are color vision deficient...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Winter weather means colder temperatures, winds, and lack of moisture which can wreak havoc on your eyes. Cold outdoor air and heated indoor air can cause your eyes to dry out.

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A 50 year-old male patient complained of blurred vision in the right eye which has been gradual over the year. He had no other symptoms...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is an FDA-approved process of wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses to reshape the cornea while sleeping at night...

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Computers, tablets, cell phones, gaming systems are a way of life.  However, digital eye strain can cause headaches, dry eyes, redness, and blurred vision.

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:

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

What would be a good way to teach children about eye health? Last semester, I started visiting local elementary schools in San Ramon to teach children about eye anatomy and eye health by dissecting a cow eye...