According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ‘Exercise can Stave Off Eye Disease, Study Says’
- At November 03, 2020
- By Pamela Myhre
- In Eye Awareness, Eye Health, Eye safety
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“Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may also guard against eye damage.
This could help stave off macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 or older.”
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- At February 04, 2020
- By Pamela Myhre
- In Eye Awareness, Eye Health, Eye safety
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Are you or someone you love experiencing vision like the one on the right? Read this article regarding the top 5 risk factors for age-related macular degeneration. Call our office today for an appointment 512-244-7200.
Blepharitis
- At January 21, 2020
- By Pamela Myhre
- In Eye Awareness, Eye Health
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Blepharitis is a common and chronic condition where the eyelids become swollen, with oily particles and bacteria. This condition causes irritation, itchiness, redness, and stinging or burning of the eyes. Warm compresses and lid scrubs are the mainstay of therapy.
Cataract Laser Surgery
Cataract Surgery/ Laser Cataract Surgery (Phaco/ Femtosecond Laser) are achieved by the removal of the natural lens and the placement of an implant that best fits your personal needs. There are two technologies to choose from when performing this task. There is the most common practice of phacoemulsification wherein the internal lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye and there is also an advanced bladeless technology wherein a laser is utilized to cut the lens into small pieces prior to being aspirated from the eye. Please call our office for an appointment to ask your surgeon, Dr. Jatla, Dr. Brundrett, and Dr. Nguyen which method would be best for you.
Glaucoma Fact of the Day
- At December 03, 2019
- By Pamela Myhre
- In Eye Awareness
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Glaucoma can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve if left undetected and untreated. The optic nerve transmits information from the eye to the brain for processing.
Welcoming Dr. Nguyen
- At October 29, 2019
- By Pamela Myhre
- In Office Announcement
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Tran Nguyen D.O.
Dr. Tran Nguyen is a board-certified ophthalmologist, surgeon and glaucoma specialist. She was raised in Houston, Texas. After completing her ophthalmology and fellowship training in the Midwest, Dr. Nguyen is happy to return home to Texas. Her specialty includes glaucoma surgery (filtering, shunts and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery), cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. Dr. Nguyen is also interested in global eyecare. She volunteered with Kenya Relief during her residency training and plans to continue to participate in local community eyecare programs in the developing world. Outside from work, Dr. Nguyen is a gastronome and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and cooking. She also speaks Vietnamese.
Educational Background:
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
• Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine with Honors at The University of North Texas (Fort Worth, TX)
• Internship: Transitional year at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital (Madison Heights, MI)
• Residency: Ophthalmology at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital (Madison Heights, MI)
• Fellowship: Glaucoma at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Wisconsin at Madison (Madison, WI)
Current Professional Status:
• Board certified, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Membership & Societies:
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Glaucoma Society
• American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Women in Ophthalmology
