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Eye Stroke: Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

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...


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...


Annual Eye Exams: For All Children, Every Year

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

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


Spots and Floaters

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

I routinely hear from patients that I see a spot or a floater in my vision.  Floaters are a semi-transparent or cloudy particle within the vitreous, which is a clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of our eyes.


AmbioDisk for Dry Eyes

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Dry eye is a disease that causes irritation, redness, burning, and stinging.  There are many treatment options for dry eye including over-the-counter and prescription eye drops...


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.


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.


Retinoblastoma and the importance of early detection

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...


March is Save Your Vision Month: Here are 2 Tests that can do just that.

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

What is the best way to save your vision?  Make sure you get your eye examination at least once a year as a preventative measure against vision loss


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


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