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Should you consider LASIK?

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

LASIK eye surgery has been FDA-approved for over 20 years and is one of the best surgeries that I recommend at our office.


Schedule a Back-to-School Eye Exam this Summer

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

For parents, the back-to-school ritual frequently involves purchasing new clothes, shoes, and school supplies for their kids.


The Environment and the White of Your Eye

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A pinguecula is a yellowish bump that forms on the white of the eye (sclera), near the edge of the cornea. More often than not, it arises on the side nearest the nose.


What is Astigmatism?

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The word astigmatism can be confusing to a lot of people.  The word “astigmatism” is from the Greek roots a- (“without”) and stigma (“point”).


Dry Eye is a Disease: Proper diagnosis is the first step toward relief

May 21, 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.


Conjunctivitis

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white of the the eye called the sclera


Back to School: Protecting children’s vision in the digital world

May 21, 2021 | By:

Computers, tablets, cell phones, gaming systems are the way of life especially during COVID-19. From Zoom meetings, webinars, and online courses; we are bombarded by blue light emitting from digital screens.


Ocular Hypertension

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Ocular hypertension is an increase in the pressure in your eyes that is above the range considered normal with no detectable changes in vision or damage to your eyes.


Does your infant need an eye exam?

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Yes, absolutely! I am proud to be part of the InfantSEE program, which optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants between 6 – 12 months age.


The Skinny on Sunglasses

May 21, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

There are plenty of misconceptions about sunglasses. We’d like to clear a few of them up. MYTH #1: All sunglasses provide ultraviolet (UV) ray protection...


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