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The Fad of Double Eyelid Surgery
While braces is often times for cosmetic reasons, getting braces isn't looked down upon, but getting double eyelid has some negative perceptions in the US. However, recently in Asia, getting double eyelid surgery is as easy as getting a haircut: you can walk into a doctor's office in the evening and come out a few hours later with a new look. I'd like to say that I know a lot … [Read more...] about The Fad of Double Eyelid Surgery
Corneal Donations and Transplants in Vietnam
When I went to the Association for Vision in Research and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting--held in Fort Lauderdale, FL—I was amazed by the incredible research and advances occurring in the field of ophthalmology in the United States and other highly developed countries. However, reading about the current situation of eye care in Vietnam, I am saddened by the reality that … [Read more...] about Corneal Donations and Transplants in Vietnam
Honoring Females: Happy Mother’s Day!
While a commercially invented holiday, Mother's Day has much significance. I hope you all are doing something wonderful for your mother today. Because we're on this topic, I think it's important to discuss the role of the female and mother in Vietnamese culture. OneVietnam has covered many women and gender issues in numerous previous articles, and we hope to continue to hear … [Read more...] about Honoring Females: Happy Mother’s Day!
Áo Dài: History and Significance in Vietnamese Culture
This article was jointly written by Neil Nguyen and Isabella Nga Lai. Looking at my mom's old school pictures, (I) Isabella was inspired to write this article about one of the key essence of Vietnamese culture: the Ao Dai. Coincidentally, Neil also did a write-up about the ao dai so we decided to combine our two pieces into this story today. The beauty and gracefulness of … [Read more...] about Áo Dài: History and Significance in Vietnamese Culture