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It’s Back to School Season!

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

School is starting up again soon, now is the time to schedule an eye examination for your child. Problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can cause difficulty with learning in the classroom.


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


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.


Enchroma holds public information event at Optometric Center & Eyewear Galleria

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Thank you to enchroma for coming to our practice for the second year in a row!  Mark and BrieAnn educated our community on their breakthrough lens technology to help those who are colorblind...


Winter Weather and your Eyes

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.


Digital Devices and your Eyes

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.


FLEX Season: Use your FSA or HSA for your Eyes

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

It is Holiday season again, time for family gathering and making purchases for loved ones.  You have worked hard all year, why not take care of yourself?


What is Glaucoma?

May 20, 2021 | By:Dr. Michael Duong

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the eyes optic nerve and can result in loss of peripheral (side) vision and blindness.


Just another Thursday?

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.


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