EYElliance: Changing Lives One Pair of Glasses at a Time
According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, just over 1 billion people throughout the world require eyeglasses. Unfortunately, a large percentage of those individuals can’t...
View ArticleProtecting Your Eyes From Computer Vision Syndrome in 10 Simple Steps
By: Janine Disanti, OD According to the Vision Council, nearly 83 percent of all Americans use a digital device for at least two hours every day. Over time, those habits can lead to a health...
View ArticleCombat Cataracts With These Vitamins and Nutrients
By: Janine Disanti, OD Your diet is your first line of defense against many different vision problems, including cataracts. Even though some infants are born with congenital cataracts in rare...
View ArticleRESEARCH: The Benefits of “Medication-Delivering” Contact Lenses
Following a procedure, patients are sometimes frustrated with the cost and inconvenience of post-operative eye drops. While the benefits of modern cataract surgery and vision correction surgery far...
View ArticleContact Lens Wearers: Protect Your Eyes From Waterborne Infections This Summer
Now that the warm temperatures are here, many people are embarking on their summertime vacations and activities. If any of your summer adventures involve swimming, and if you wear contact lenses,...
View ArticleKeeping Your Eyes Healthy in Hazardous Situations
By: Jessica Kube, Director of Front Desk Services Unless you work for a smaller company in a low-hazard industry, you most likely have to follow OSHA’s strict safety guidelines. These guidelines...
View ArticleOur Approach: Compassionate Vision Care for Seniors
At Matossian Eye Associates, we serve patients of all ages, including many older adults who are struggling with age-related vision problems. Recently, I was fortunate to enroll in a physiology...
View ArticleImproving Patient Satisfaction With Self-Service Registration
By: Jessica Kube, Director of Front Desk Services Few situations are as frustrating as walking into the doctor’s office only to find a busy receptionist or empty receptionist's desk. That is one of...
View ArticleEnjoy the Sun and Avoid the Dangers of UV Rays
Constantly exposing your eyes to direct sunlight might be more harmful than you think. Studies from around the world are now showing us that long-term exposure to sunlight is one of the biggest risk...
View ArticleFive of the Most Effective Glaucoma Treatments
By: Christine Worrell, COA, Head Technician Just over three million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, and that number will continue to climb in the coming years. When left untreated, this...
View ArticleWhat to Expect: Eyelid Surgery Recovery
By: Paul Johnson, MD As an oculoplastic surgeon, I perform many different types of eyelid surgery for my patients. I receive many questions centered around the recovery process and what patients...
View ArticleDr. Matossian's "Highlight Reel" from Power Forum III Event
When Marco Ophthalmic invited Dr. Matossian and several of her peers from around the nation to participate in their Power Forum III Event at AAO last year, they knew it would be an insightful,...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Basics of Color Blindness
Color blindness is a blanket term that is used to describe a number of different visual issues. For some patients, certain hues and tones appear washed out or blurry. Others can’t differentiate...
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