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How do digital devices affect vision in children?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Children are using digital devices more than ever.  Blue light from everyday devices may cause eye strain, headaches, and behavior problems in children.  Why are children at risk?...


Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

The American Optometric Association (AOA) offers the following recommendations for all contact lens wearers: Wear contact lenses only if they are fitted and prescribed by an optometrist.


Giving Color to the Color Blind

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...


Doc is there something in my eye?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A patient came to our office with foreign body sensation, redness and blurred vision in the right eye. She was seen at an urgent care clinic and referred to our office for continuation of care...


Summer & Your Eyes: Swimming Pools

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

School is out and we finally get to spend some serious time in the pool. But before you jump in, here are a few quick safety tips for you and your eyes...


Contact Lens Wearers: Why You Still Need Glasses

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

After a long day of contact lens wear, the eyes need to rest in order to get the oxygen needed to remain healthy.  It is good practice to remove your contacts after 12-16 hours of wear and switch to eyeglasses


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...


Patient with Cholesterol Plaque in Eye

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

A 60-year old man came to our office with a chief complaint of sudden on-set of blurred vision that comes and goes in his right eye...


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...


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...


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