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May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A New study in Child Development reports that when parents are constantly interrupted by technology, their kids are most likely to misbehave.  

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

You may or may not know what these two things are. Blepharitis is when you have bacteria and oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes. Your eyelids are red, swollen, or feel like they are burning.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A study published Feb 19th, in Nature and Biomedical Engineering, researches reported that they used retinal images from 284,335 people to determine signs of cardiovascular disease.

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The retina is the delicate tissue that lines the back of your eye.  When light strikes the retina, an image is produced that is sent as an electrical signal to the brain, enabling you to see.

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

Macular degeneration is an age-related disease that affects the macula.  It is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.

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 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Are you over 40 and notice that you are pulling things further away from your eyes when you read? Are you wearing over-the-counter reading glasses to help you see your phone better?

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.