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

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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Been Learning to Appreciate the Simpler Things in Life. Who's With Me?

Jerry Tsong, MD

May 3, 2022
1 min

Been Learning to Appreciate the Simpler Things in Life. Who's With Me?

Recently, I've been learning to appreciate the simpler things in life. In no particular order: Ice cream cones 🍦 Pizza and tacos 🌮 Warm spring weather 🌞 Road trips 🚘 Seeing old friends 😊 Reconnecting with cousins and family. My good health 🍎 My ability to help my patients. I'm thankful for all of the above 🙏 Here's a #photodump from my recent trip to Boston. I caught up with my med school classmate Jim Rhee, walked around Charles Street and Beacon Hill, and enjoyed ton

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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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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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Who Dat? New York Magazine’s Top Doctor!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jun 29, 2019
1 min

Who Dat? New York Magazine’s Top Doctor!

I am honored to be named one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors 2019. The New York Magazine's Best Doctors list is based on a peer-reviewed survey of licensed physicians. This year's list includes 1390 physicians in all specialties. Only 51 ophthalmologists are named - and I am one of them! It's such an honour to be recognized publicly. I even bought extra copies to give to my mother! Most importantly, I am eternally grateful to my patients for trusting their eyes to me. #to

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Jun 5, 2019
1 min

Why Did I Choose Ophthalmology?

When I entered Harvard Medical School, I thought I would go into emergency medicine. It was 1997, George Clooney was a doctor on TV, and it looked so cool. But when I did my Emergency Department rotation, I immediately discovered that I was irritated by all the random beeping noises in the ER. And for some reason, the ER’s bright fluorescent lights bothered me (is it just me, but aren’t they brighter than at other places in the hospital?). Emergency medicine was just not righ

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Jerry Tsong, MD

Apr 2, 2019
1 min

When My Team Succeeds, I Succeed!

Josh, my medical technician, recently got accepted to medical school. Congrats, Josh! At work, I purposely surround myself with staff who are in health care for the right reason - to help others. I tend to hire awesome people like Josh: someone just out of college, in transition, and hungry to make an impact. They have positive attitudes and learn quickly. When medical assistants eventually move on, I am delighted to see them rise to the next stage of their careers. It makes

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Google your medical conditions? What your doctor really thinks about you...

Jerry Tsong, MD

Jul 6, 2018
3 min

Google your medical conditions? What your doctor really thinks about you...

Are you one of those people who always googles their health problems and tries to diagnose yourself? Ever wonder what your doctor really thinks of you? We live in a time of remarkable access to information. When I want to find a new restaurant to try, I search Yelp and check reviews. When students conduct research for a school paper, they will often start with Wikipedia. If I’m shopping for something, I will often start with Amazon. These are all great resources. In a simila

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