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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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My 25th MIT College Reunion is Coming Up! 🎉⁣

Jerry Tsong, MD

Apr 19, 2022
2 min

My 25th MIT College Reunion is Coming Up! 🎉⁣

Ever go to your college reunion? My 25th reunion is coming up! 🎉⁣ ⁣ Time flies and it’s been 25 years since I graduated MIT with a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering (“Course 10” for those nerds out there!). My experiences back then really shaped who I am today. For the reunion website, I submitted this pic of me wearing my fav math equation shirt (vintage, from the student bookstore back in the 90’s)! What’s cool is that my profile has been featured in the reunion website

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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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Don’t Get the Monday Blues!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Dec 8, 2020
1 min

Don’t Get the Monday Blues!

With COVID cases rising, it’s easy to feel stressed out and depressed. Don’t beat yourself up if it's been hard to get out of bed in the morning. You’re not the only one! But the recent news of effective COVID-19 vaccines is a game changer. I am really excited and hopeful! So let’s be positive! How are YOU feeling this Monday? Let’s start this week off strong! #mondaymotivation #letsdothis #monday #positivevibes #positivevibesonly #socialdistancing

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Nov 26, 2020
1 min

Happy Thanksgiving!

In the age of COVID, no judgement for not sharing! And who knew? Cupcakes are actually perfect for #socialdistancing. We have all been through a lot in 2020. On behalf of myself and my team, we hope there is a little dessert coming into your life soon. You deserve it! Happy Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2020 #cupcake #grateful #thankful #autumn #positivevibes #dessert #positivevibesonly

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Have You SEEN Your Eye Doctor Lately?

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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Heros Like This. How Asian Americans are Saving America

Jerry Tsong, MD

May 23, 2020
1 min

Heros Like This. How Asian Americans are Saving America

Love this amazing article on Asian American healthcare workers by VeryGoodLight.com. The article highlights the experiences of #AsianAmericans medical workers in the age of pandemic and how they navigate heightened racism and discrimination. I am honored to be included among such an amazing group of medical professionals. Please check it out to read my interview. I completely agree with this quote from the article, “The Asian American experience is the American experience. We

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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: What’s in My Bag?

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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For Healthy Eyes, Nothing Beats Fresh Summer Berries!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Aug 21, 2019
1 min

For Healthy Eyes, Nothing Beats Fresh Summer Berries!

Vitamin C is an antioxidant has been associated with good eye health. Fortunately, in the summertime, foods high in Vitamin C are readily available - and delicious! Here is a pic of my home-grown raspberries. For a bonus, raspberries also contain beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin - all great anti-oxidants which make your eyes happy! No raspberries around? No problem! High levels of vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, brussel sprouts and both re

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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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Why Did I Choose Ophthalmology?

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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When My Team Succeeds, I Succeed!

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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Here’s Another Tip on AMD Prevention - Keep Moving!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Mar 2, 2019
1 min

Here’s Another Tip on AMD Prevention - Keep Moving!

Want more advice on how to protect your eyes from macular degeneration? Well, you're in the right place! A few days ago I created an Instagram post which summarized a very interesting research study on macular degeneration prevention. I often discuss this study with my patients. I feel so strongly about the benefits of preventive medicine that I am reposting it here. Enjoy! Originally posted on Feb 28, 2019 on Instagram @drjerrytsong: Today is the last day of AMD (Age-relat

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How do you Reduce Your Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration?

Jerry Tsong, MD

Feb 21, 2019
1 min

How do you Reduce Your Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration?

February is AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) Awareness Month. Let’s talk about prevention. Every day, my patients ask me how to protect their eyes from AMD. Here’s what I tell them: Your eyes love the Mediterranean Diet! It’s associated with 41% reduced risk of developing advanced AMD.* The Mediterranean diet, traditionally observed in countries bordering the Mediterranean sea, is characterized by high consumption of plant foods and fish and low consumption of meat and

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February is AMD Awareness Month. This is My Jam.

Jerry Tsong, MD

Feb 18, 2019
1 min

February is AMD Awareness Month. This is My Jam.

AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. As a fellowship-trained retinal specialist, I treat AMD every day. It’s a frightening disease, but there are amazing treatments available today. AMD is a disease which damages the macula, the center-back portion of the eye. At first, it sneaks up on people because there is no pain and no visual symptoms. In advanced cases, people suddenly lose vision and go blind from bleeding insid

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Happy Lunar New Year!

Jerry Tsong, MD

Feb 6, 2019
2 min

Happy Lunar New Year!

Growing up in suburban New Jersey among only a few Asian families, I didn’t know much about Lunar (Chinese) New Year. I didn’t speak Chinese and had never been to Asia. All I knew was that once a year, sometime in February, I would get a few crisp $20 bills tucked in a red envelope. As a kid, I looked forward to the cash and didn’t ask any questions. Only later in college did I learn more about the Lunar New Year. Here’s what I’ve learned: It’s the biggest holiday of the year

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What are Your New Year's Resolutions?

Jerry Tsong, MD

Dec 31, 2018
2 min

What are Your New Year's Resolutions?

As 2019 approaches, it’s time to make our New Year’s resolutions. Rather than setting overly-ambitious short-term goals (daily workouts? Unfortunately, not happening 😋), I like the idea of taking a step back and considering long-term goals #ResolutionsforLife. Here are mine: * Prioritize personal connections. By nature, I derive energy and happiness by being among friends and family ☺️ Now, finished with medical training, I often find myself so busy with work that weeks or

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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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