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
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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
Agent Orange: Old Problem, New Perspective
While searching for a topic about Vietnam, I ran across some articles about the Agent Orange problem in Vietnam and decided to write about it from a mathematical standpoint. For those who are not experts on the matter, here is brief description from Wikipedia: "Agent Orange is the code name for a herbicide and defoliant—contaminated with TCDD—used by the U.S. military in its … [Read more...] about Agent Orange: Old Problem, New Perspective
Congressional Report on Agent Orange in Vietnam
A few months ago, we wrote an article on what Agent Orange is and an overview of the health effects of Agent Orange on the people of Vietnam and their children. In the article, we sited a very important document, a Congressional report on Agent Orange in Vietnam. The official name of the report is "Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange and US - Vietnam Relations" and it is … [Read more...] about Congressional Report on Agent Orange in Vietnam
Seeing the Facts about Blindness in Vietnam
Image acquired from ORBIS Eye problems and blindness can be debilitating disorders for all those suffering. In Vietnam, even though ophthalmologists and groups focused on preventing eye diseases are dedicating efforts to provide care to communities, the percentage of people suffering from blindness and eye diseases still remain high. The numbers: According to a survey … [Read more...] about Seeing the Facts about Blindness in Vietnam