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Dec 15, 2022
1 min

Happy Holidays from #TeamTsong!

My staff made this cool greeting card and we have been handing them out to patients all month! It’s been a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Are you excited for the holidays, too? This year is the first time in 13 years that I’m taking Christmas week off. It will be more like a staycation, but I am super psyched for it! I hope you get some time off, too. On behalf of #TeamTsong, may you have a happy and peaceful holiday season! #happyholidays #workfamily #Christmascard #d

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Love Hosting Doctors from Other Countries. So Much We Can All Learn!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jun 14, 2022
1 min

Love Hosting Doctors from Other Countries. So Much We Can All Learn!

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a Retinal Fellow/trainee from Taipei, Taiwan. It is always great having international visitors and collabs! Dr. Chia-Yi Cheng is a Retina Fellow from National Taiwan University Hospital, arguably the best hospital in Taiwan. It was her first time visiting a private ophthalmology practice in the United States. We saw many interesting cases and talked about the differences between our two health care systems. For those that don’t know, Ta

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My 100 Year Old Patient Just Died. Losing Her is Like Losing My Grandma.

Jerry Tsong, MD

Apr 27, 2022
1 min

My 100 Year Old Patient Just Died. Losing Her is Like Losing My Grandma.

The news came on a typical busy Thursday. Interrupting the steady hum of checking retinal images, office procedures, and patient exams, a simple post-it note was handed to me with the news. Suddenly, it was like the world stopped. I knew she had not been feeling well, but losing her was like losing family. I had known Frances for over 10 years and had nursed her aging eyes with monthly treatments for her macular degeneration. I knew where she grew up and what foods she liked.

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Sometimes I Call My Elderly Patients Just to “Catch Up.”

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jan 29, 2022
1 min

Sometimes I Call My Elderly Patients Just to “Catch Up.”

This week, I received a call from Frances, my 102 year old patient. I hadn’t seen her in over 4 years. She is homebound and unable to come in for her eye exam, but she wanted to “catch up.” At the end of my day, I gave her a ring. We chatted for a half hour and I was happy to find that, mentally, she’s still as sharp as ever. I asked her, “what’s the secret to a long life?” She replied, “You asked me that 4 years ago!” I thought, what a great memory she has! I then asked, “Is

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Check Out Dr. Tsong's Article in Men's Health UK!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jan 1, 2022
1 min

Check Out Dr. Tsong's Article in Men's Health UK!

Shoutout to Men’s Health UK for featuring me in their December 2021 issue! ⁣ As 2021 comes to a close, I’ve been extremely grateful for the opportunity to share my advice for healthy eyes with a worldwide audience. Beyond Instagram and this blog, I was featured in Men’s Health in the US in September, Men’s Health Australia in October and Men’s Health UK this month. The UK editors even added my pic to the full-page layout! ⁣ See below to see the full-page article. In the piece

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Merry Christmas! So Much to be Grateful For this Holiday Season.

Jerry Tsong, MD

Dec 26, 2021
1 min

Merry Christmas! So Much to be Grateful For this Holiday Season.

On behalf of me and my staff at Greenwich Ophthalmology, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This Christmas has been low-key for me. I've been mostly eating, napping, and spending time with close friends and family. I even tried my hand at baking cookies! (see the pic above. It’s been a great holiday weekend so far! But this holiday season, I can't help thinking about we've all been through the past couple of years. The COVID pandemic has been tough for everyone, especially h

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Congrats to All The Graduates of the Class of 2021!

Jerry Tsong, MD

May 31, 2021
1 min

Congrats to All The Graduates of the Class of 2021!

Congrats to all the recent graduates! This year is particular special because my former medical technician, Tyler Capello, just graduated Drexel Medical School Class of 2021. A little over 4 years ago, Tyler was working as my medical assistant while he applied to med school. It was his first time working in a clinical environment but I already knew he would become a great doctor. I still remember the day when we did mock interviews for his upcoming med school interviews. Time

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Dr. Jerry Tsong Named TOP DOCTOR in Greenwich Magazine

Jerry Tsong, MD

Mar 3, 2021
1 min

Dr. Jerry Tsong Named TOP DOCTOR in Greenwich Magazine

I am happy to announce that I was named “Top Doctor” by Greenwich Magazine and Stamford Magazine for 2021. I am grateful to be recognized as one of the top ophthalmologists in Fairfield County. To be named a Top Doc, doctors are first nominated by their peers, other physicians. Then, per the magazine, “careful screening of doctors’ educational and professional experience is essential before final selection is made.” Success is a team effort and I’m thankful for my hard-workin

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If You Have Macular Degeneration, How Do You Protect Your Eyes?

Jerry Tsong, MD

Feb 23, 2021
1 min

If You Have Macular Degeneration, How Do You Protect Your Eyes?

February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the developed world. As a retinal specialist, I treat this disease every day. The thought of going blind from AMD is frightening. What can people do to protect their eyes? A recent study published in the journal Ophthalmology suggests that, for people with AMD, eating a Mediterranean diet is protective for the eyes. This was a study of over 13,000 eyes

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Happy and Grateful to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jan 22, 2021
1 min

Happy and Grateful to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

I recently received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. I can’t think of a better way to start 2021! If you are weighing the risks/benefits of getting vaccinated, please discuss it with your doctor and keep an open mind. Even with all its flaws, America is a free country and people have a right to make their own informed decisions. I respect this. But the key word here is *Informed.* As for me, I didn’t hesitate one bit. I believe the evidence is clear. The COVID-

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Nov 17, 2020
1 min

Have You SEEN Your Eye Doctor Lately?

Seeing your eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to protect your vision. While telemedicine is awesome, nothing beats an in-person checkup. If you are a healthy adult (no glasses and no risk factors), how often should you see an eye doctor? Here’s what The American Academy of Ophthalmology @aaoeye recommends: ➡ Adults Under 40: Every 5 – 10 years ➡ 40 – 54: Every 2 – 4 years ➡ 55 – 64: Every 1 – 3 years ➡ 65+: Every 1 – 2 years @americanoptometricasso

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Best Part of Being and Eye Doctor? Having a Lot of Grandmas!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Mar 6, 2020
1 min

Best Part of Being and Eye Doctor? Having a Lot of Grandmas!

I ask them if they are eating healthy 🍎 They tell me I need to eat more 🍔 I ask them if they are exercising 🏋🏻‍♀️ They tell me to slow down and work less ⛱️ They are always quick with a joke (and I come back with an eye pun!) 👀 My patients are like family. Love them! #eyedoctor #seniors #eyedoctor #greenwichct #stamford #retina #ophthalmology #optometry #doctor

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Fish is Good for Your Eyes and Your Heart

Jerry Tsong, MD

Feb 28, 2020
1 min

Fish is Good for Your Eyes and Your Heart

February is AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) Awareness Month AND American Heart Month. It’s the perfect time to enjoy a salmon dinner! Research suggests that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with lower risk of developing AMD.* Such fish include salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut and trout. I advise my patients to eat more fish rather than taking supplements. The American Heart Association also recommends eating more seafood. In 2018 they published a scient

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Grateful to be Part of the Greenwich Medical Community

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jan 25, 2020
1 min

Grateful to be Part of the Greenwich Medical Community

An amazing thing about working in the Greenwich/Stamford area is our close-knit medical community. I used to work in NYC and it was very difficult to get to know my medical colleagues. But here in Greenwich, I can immediately reach many local primary care doctors and specialists by text or cell phone. In turn, they can easily reach me. It also helps that we generally like each other! I was reminded about this when I recently caught up with Dr. Elizabeth Hung, a good friend an

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Jan 23, 2020
1 min

Dr. Tsong Named Top Doctor 2020

I am humbled to be named one of the top ophthalmologists in Fairfield County, CT. Of the hundreds of physicians in the area, just 32 ophthalmologists made the cut. You can see the feature article here in Greenwich Magazine. The selection process starts with nominations by one's peers, fellow physicians. A dedicated committee reviews the credentials of each nominee. They give special scrutiny to medical education, board certification, professional achievements, years in practi

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Jan 9, 2020
1 min

School Recess May Prevent Myopia

As a kid, the best part of my day was playing outside during recess. Did you know that recess may help prevent myopia? Myopia (nearsightedness) is a problem which is becoming increasingly common. 50% of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. When people are very nearsighted, they can develop serious eye problems such as retinal detachment and bleeding in the macula. So how can playing outside prevent myopia? A randomized, controlled trial of 693 Taiwanese first-grader

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Dec 27, 2019
1 min

Happy Holidays from #TeamTsong

I recently celebrated the holiday season with a festive dinner with the team. I am grateful for many things this holiday season, especially the fact that my coworkers are amazing! Having a good #WorkFam is so important. Here I am with my team of medical technicians, ophthalmic photographers, and scribes. I call them the A-team! This includes my two newest coworkers, Jeff and Arielle. Everyone is doing an amazing job! Happy Holidays to you! #grateful #thankful #happyholidays

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Favorite Part of My Job: Getting to Know My Patients ❤️

Jerry Tsong, MD

Nov 8, 2019
1 min

Favorite Part of My Job: Getting to Know My Patients ❤️

At first glance, Elva is an unassuming 85 year old woman. But dig deeper and you’ll find out that she worked closely with Cyrus Vance, Secretary of State during the Carter administration. She was part of history (see below). #thankful for the opportunity to care for patients like Elva. #grateful to call her my friend 😊 While the system can make it challenging, health care professionals need to try our best to get to know our patients. #positivevibes #positivevibesonly #green

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We can't cure every eye disease. How can we help patients who can't see?

Jerry Tsong, MD

Oct 21, 2019
1 min

We can't cure every eye disease. How can we help patients who can't see?

Unfortunately, modern medicine has not invented cures for everything. Patients can have poor vision despite receiving the latest, greatest treatments. So then what? Here is my approach for patients with “low vision”: ➡ Talk with patients and their families *together*. What is important for quality of life? TV? Reading? What is the desired level of independence? ➡ Try simple tools like ebook readers and iPads. ➡ Referral to an optometrist to optimize glasses. This consultatio

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Oct 5, 2019
1 min

Jerry Tsong, MD: What’s in My Bag?

If you run into me this week, you'll see me with a backpack full of gear. It’s because I’m on call for @greenwichhospital and available 24/7 for the emergency department or for inpatient consults. Since @usweekly (for some strange reason) hasn’t approached me yet for a feature in their column, I have decided to self-publish: What’s in my bag? (Clockwise starting from the bottom) Visual Acuity Chart - Essential for any eye exam. Magnifying Lenses - For looking into the eye.

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