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“How Are You Doing These Days?”
“How are you doing these days?” is the first thing I ask my elderly patients during this age of pandemic. Of course I want to know about...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Apr 18, 20201 min read


Perfume Companies Make Hand Sanitizer in Response to Shortages
Earlier this month, when the first cases of COVID-19 were being reported in NY, there were massive shortages of hand sanitizer. People...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Apr 1, 20201 min read


Quiet Around NYC due to COVID-19. Please Take Precautions!
I took this photo with my cell phone the other day. It's eerily quiet around New York these days. But I am glad that people are taking...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Mar 18, 20201 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Mar 6, 20201 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Feb 27, 20201 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Jan 25, 20201 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Jan 22, 20201 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Jan 9, 20201 min read


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,...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Dec 27, 20191 min read


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,...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Nov 8, 20191 min read


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,...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Oct 21, 20191 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Oct 5, 20191 min read


If You Have Diabetes, Don't Forget Your Annual Eye Exam!
Diabetes is a scary disease which affects many parts of the body - especially the eyes. As a retinal specialist, I take care of people...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Sep 14, 20191 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Aug 21, 20191 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Jun 29, 20191 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Jun 5, 20191 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Vaccines Save Lives. Why are Parents “Vaccine-Hesitant”?
Vaccines are safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines save lives. But why are parents “vaccine-hesitant”? The global comeback of measles...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Mar 9, 20192 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Mar 2, 20191 min read


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...
Jerry Tsong, MD
Feb 21, 20191 min read
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