Eric W. Leser, OD & Vicki Leung, OD

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Students showing ADHD-like symptoms could have vision issues, neuro-optometrist says If your child is distracted easily or lose their place when they’re reading, you might be quick to get an ADHD diagnosis. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a neuro-optometrist, says that it might be vision issues instead. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to Appelbaum about how ADHD-like symptoms are similar to prob...

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DID YOU KNOW?

Vision develops rapidly after birth. Any undetected vision problem can have a significant impact on infant and childhood development. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the less likely it is that other areas of development will be affected.

Learn more HERE: https://www.covd.org/page/child_timeline

The office is closed for the Fourth of July Holiday. We will be back in the office Monday Morning at 10am. Happy Independence Day!

If you have an emergency, please call the office to get our emergency number.

Here is a Tuesday Morning Funny for you…

We have this fabulous sunglass in the office. Come on by to try it on. It will look fabulous on you this summer!! 🕶️😎

If you don’t want to hang onto your eclipse glasses for the next American Eclipse in 2044, you can donate them so people in other countries can use them. Follow the link here. OR, you can bring them to us and we will forward them for you.

How to Recycle Leftover Eclipse Glasses As they did back in 2017, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) will collect eclipse-viewing glasses from across the U.S. to send to people who may not otherwise have a safe way to view future eclipses in their countries. AWB is a nonprofit charitable organization that connects people worldwide through....

We hope you got to see the eclipse with the glasses we were giving away this past month. Then next total eclipse will be in 2044 but Dr. Leser and Dr. Leung experienced in in totality in Irving, TX today!

Once again, we are pleased to be able to provide Eclipse glasses to our patients so they can view the solar eclipse safely on April 8th. If you didn’t save your last pair or can’t seem to find it, feel free to drop by to pick up a pair while supplies last.

More eyedrops/ointments of concern. This time, one of the brands is sold at CVS and Walmart. Check your medicine cabinets and make sure you are not using these brands

Eye ointments sold nationwide recalled due to infection risk — CBS News Multiple brands sold by Walmart and CVS recalled as FDA cites unsterile conditions at Indian manufacturing plant.

The Equate Brand is sold at CVS. Please check your medicine cabinets to make sure you are not using these.

Eye ointments sold nationwide recalled due to infection risk — CBS News Multiple brands sold by Walmart and CVS recalled as FDA cites unsterile conditions at Indian manufacturing plant.

Merry Christmas 🎄

'Tis the season!!✨ Share this post to remind your patients about using their end of year benefits before time runs out! 🤓

Our daughter is a second year med student at OHSU. They had their memorial service for the families of the people who donated their bodies for the betterment of education and science. They have a faculty/student choir that sings, and the ask students to write reflections that go into a book for the families. Our girl submitted this poem. I can’t even express how proud we are of her. Where would we all be without donors who knew what their donation could mean for future doctors and scientists?

If you are concerned about the eye drops you use, click on this link to see if your eye drops are safe.

Are your eye drops safe? Look up any OTC eye dropSearch by product, company, ingredient, or country of manufactureSee recalls, warnings, safety alerts, ingredient lists, preservatives, etc. 2023 Official Safety Notices OCTOBER 27 - FDA Issues Public Warning about Eye Drops from Several Major Brands7 companies, 27 products a...

More eyedrops are being recalled. If you have any questions about the safety of your eyedrops, do not hesitate to contact us directly. Below is a list of eyedrops that you should not use.

CDER Alert Eye Drop Recall

Spent our Sunday morning learning the best way to protect your children’s sight from glaucoma, macular degeneration and retinal detachments…by managing their myopia, doing everything we can to keep it to a minimum.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-issues-warning-letters-firms-marketing-unapproved-eye-products

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Firms Marketing Unapproved Eye Products FDA issues warning letters for unapproved ophthalmic drug products