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Here at the office of Drs. Gordon and Wildon Wong, we are dedicated to providing quality eyecare in a caring, unrushed setting. Learn more... Dear Valued Client, 
I have some new and exciting news! I am now Co-Clinical director at TLC La Jolla. As laser vision correction continues to rapidly evolve, TLC continually equips our teams with the best resources and latest technology to remain a leader in LASIK and I am excited to be a part of it. The latest advances in laser eye surgery allow us to improve more than just your vision, but your life as well. Today, I am working with three very skilled surgeons to take care of your eyes when you make the decision to have LASIK.
 As you know I have worked with world renowned eye surgeon Lee T. Nordan, M.D. for over 10 years. Since his retirement, I have tried to continue bringing his unique knowledge and insights to my patients. If you decide to have refractive surgery I want to make sure you receive the highest in quality and care. I will be there every step of the way, from educating you about laser vision correction and all its alternatives to preforming your initial consultation and providing the TLC surgeon with your unique test results. After your surgery I will continue to provide you with the high level of service you are familiar with. If there are any questions please feel free to contact our office at 858-454-4699. You may also email us at drgwong@gweye.com. Sincerely, Gordon Wong, OD
Dear Valued Client, During the past week, many of you have probably read, seen, or heard about a particular type of eye infection that may be associated with ReNu® with MoistureLoc® Multi-Purpose Solution for contact lenses, manufactured by Bausch & Lomb. As your eye care providers we would like to clarify what has happened, what is known, and what you should do if you are a contact lens wearer and currently use this solution. As of April 10, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were investigating 109 cases of suspected fungal keratitis across 17 states. Of the 30 fully investigated cases, 28 patients wore soft contact lenses and two patients reported not wearing contact lenses at all. Twenty-six of the soft contact lens wearers reported using ReNu® brand solution or a generic-brand solution manufactured by Bausch and Lomb. Testing has yet to determine a link, if any, between the recent reports of fungal keratitis and ReNu® brand contact lens solution. Nevertheless, Bausch & Lomb has temporarily suspended shipments of ReNu® with MoistureLoc® and has requested that retailers remove the product from their shelves. As the name indicates, fungal keratitis is an infection of the cornea by a fungus. It is uncommon, and mostly occurs after corneal trauma due to vegetative material; i.e., a person is poked in the eye by the branch of a plant while gardening. However, it should be noted that the majority of patients with such injuries do not develop fungal keratitis. Other risk factors for fungal keratitis, as well as other forms of corneal infection, include immunosuppressive conditions, chronic diseases of the ocular surface, and contact lens wear. Fungal keratitis is difficult to treat, and can involve a combination of topical eye drops and oral medications. In severe cases a corneal transplant is needed. In general, the use of contact lenses is safe. The risk of infections or other complications can be minimized with the following guidelines:
If you currently use ReNu® with MoistureLoc®, we strongly recommend that you discontinue using this solution until further notice. We also recommend discontinuing the use of any generic store brand solutions, since some of these are simply repackaged versions of ReNu®. OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH™ is an excellent alternative, as many of our patients have used this solution with good success. If you are allergic to OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH™, then we recommend COMPLETE® Moisture PLUS or AOSEPT®. We also want to reinforce the need to rub clean your lenses no matter what solution you are using. Adding a few drops of solution and rubbing each side of your contact lenses for 10 to 20 seconds will thoroughly clean the lenses. We know a lot of the contact lens solutions on the market are labeled as a “No Rub” formula. We also know how tempting it is to just remove your contact lenses and place them into the solution without any intermediate steps. The truth is that no care system is that simple. If there are any questions please feel free to contact our office at 858-866-8919. You may also email us at torreas@gweye.com. Sincerely, Gordon G. Wong, O.D.
Dear Valued Client, We are writing to inform you that we will no longer be practicing at our Carlsbad office location at 1905 Calle Barcelona. Although this may seem like an inconvenience to our patients, this move was made in order that we may better serve our clientele. It is always our primary concern to provide the best quality of care to our clients, and we feel we can better do this by focusing our attention solely on the La Jolla office. Our exceptional service and optical boutique has always been a source of pride in our office, and we look forward to serving you in La Jolla. For those of you that wish to stay with my colleague Dr. Oliver Chen in Carlsbad, we wish you the best of luck and we thank you for the opportunity to care for your eyes. Sincerely, Gordon G. Wong, O.D.
Here are a few of the services that we provide and some of the products that we offer at our San Diego locations:
Call us today to schedule a consultation and a fitting for contact lenses. San Diego - La Jolla: 858/866-8919 Please don't hesitate to contact Doctor Gordon Wong, OD, with your questions about eye care, eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK consultations. |
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