What’s the most interesting part of a newborn baby’s development? Their vision, of course! OK, so I may be a bit biased, but it IS cool! I’ve thought a lot about babies' eyes since I’ve become a new dad. But what can they actually see? Here's what you need to know: 🍼 Newborn to 1 Month Newborns can see things in their peripheral vision, but their central vision needs time to develop. After birth, the retinas take several weeks to develop. In the first month of life, they st

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

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

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

Instagram and social media has a strange way of making you feel insecure about yourself. Instagram has no shortage of people who are better-looking, more fit or simply cooler than you. The reality is that no one is perfect and everybody has their own flaws. As part of the #perfectlyimperfectdocs campaign (started by my colleagues @dzeyemd and @dr.audreyxsue - nice, guys! 👍), I want to share some things you may not know about me: I am tone deaf and a terrible singer 🎤 But

In medical training, students or trainees often "shadow" a senior doctor to learn from them. Shadowing simply means following a doctor around and not typically participating in the work #shadowadoc. Here's a taste of my typical day (last Wednesday, to be precise! 7:30AM - Arrive at work. Coffee and say hi to staff ☕ 7:45AM - A referring primary care doctor texts me - can I fit in his patient with an eye problem? Sure, of course! 👍 8AM - 12 PM See patients. I have 5 exam

People who live in Greenwich and Stamford, CT, where my office is located, are, for the most part, quite fortunate. Most can afford health insurance or have jobs which provide it which allows them to access care. Others who don't have insurance can still afford the occasional visit to the eye doctor. There's even free medical care available through the local hospital. Finding a doctor is also not a problem - there are many local ophthalmology offices and retail shops with opt

A common question I get from my patients is “should I be worried about blue light?” In recent years, with more adults and children spending more time on digital devices, people have started to wonder more about the harmful effects of blue light. Here are 5 essential things you need to know about blue light: 1. What is Blue Light? It’s helpful to understand what exactly blue light is. Blue light, also called High Energy Visible (HEV) light, is one part of the light spectrum.