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Ophthalmologist Discusses Health Care Reform and Its Effects on Medical Specialists |
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February 2, 2010- Cynthia Matossian, MD was honored to be interviewed on the subject
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Dr. Matossian Reappointed to Hospital Strategic Planning Committee |
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February 16, 2010 - Cynthia Matossian, MD was honored to be reappointed to Capi
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March 11, 2010 |
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Dr. Richard will be presenting a Dry Eye Seminar at the Health and Wellness Center by Doylestown Hos view event
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March 12, 2010 |
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10:00 AM To 11:00 AM |
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Joan Micucci, COMT will be presenting a seminar on the "Aging Eye" at Southampton Estates, an ACTS R view event
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March 15, 2010 |
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Aliceann Kroesen, COA will be providing free vision screenings at the Curves Gym in Hopewell, NJ view event
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| Dr. Matossian Named One of Best 50 Women in Business |
CONGRATULATIONS!
Cynthia
Matossian, MD being named one of the Best 50 Women in Business in PA.
As of 2006, there are an estimated 342,825 privately-held, women-owned
firms in the state. Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business program
honors the very best business women in the Commonwealth for their
vision, dedication and contributions to their industries,
their communities and the state economy. |  | | | HARRISBURG --
Governor Edward G. Rendell and five Pennsylvania business journals
recently announced the winners of the 12th Annual
Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business awards.
"This year's
honorees are leaders who are dedicated to creating a better
Pennsylvania,"said Governor Rendell. "From large to small
businesses-covering a wide array of industries-these women, and
countless others across the commonwealth, are making valuable
contributions to the state's future.Their substantive efforts
are creating new opportunities for our residents, growing the
state's economy, and improving the quality of life in our
communities." |  |
| | | | The Central Penn Business Journal, along with the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
and four other business journals, will honor these fifty women business
leaders from across Pennsylvania during the Pennsylvania's Best 50
Women In Business awards reception at Hilton Harrisburg and Whitaker
Center for Science & the Arts, on Monday, May 21, 2007, from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. | | | | In addition to being honored on May 21, Pennsylvania's
Best 50 Women In Business award recipients will be profiled in a
special supplement to the May 25 issue of the Central Penn Business
Journal, as well as upcoming issues of the Northeastern
Pennsylvania Business Journal, the Eastern Pennsylvania
Business Journal, the Pittsburgh Business Times and
Pennsylvania Business Central. This supplement will feature the fifty
women who have been making headlines in their careers and their
communities. | | | | An independent panel of judges selected the top 50
candidates based on dedication to business growth, professional and
personal accomplishments, community involvement, and advocacy for women
in business. | | | | To qualify, a nominee needed to
be: | - A
female resident of Pennsylvania, or be employed in the
state.
- An owner, partner, president, chief
executive officer, board chair, in a senior executive management level
position, or a woman with significant authority indecision-making in a
business or
company.
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| | | | Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women In Business is a program of
the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development and the Central Penn Business Journal, in conjunction with
the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal, the Eastern
Pennsylvania Business Journal, the Pittsburgh Business Times
and Pennsylvania Business Central and is sponsored by
Citizens Bank, D&E Communications, Highmark, Inc.,
Millers Mutual Group, Messiah College, and WHP-TV and the new
CW15. | | | | Editor's Note: A list of the Pennsylvania's Best 50
Women in Business Award recipients for 2007 is available at www.newPA.com. |
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| American Board of Eye Surgery |
| Ophthalmologist, Cynthia Matossian, MD of Matossian Eye Associates (MEA) has been awarded board certification in the sub-specialty field of cataract / implant surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery (ABES). This certification program was established to identify those ophthalmic surgeons who maintain the highest standards of ophthalmic surgery as measured by their peers. The award qualifies Dr.Matossian as one of 4 ophthalmic surgeons in the Philadelphia area and 14 in the New York - |  | | Philadelphia corridor who have earned the ABES certification. Since the ABES program began in 1989, only 250 physicians in cataract / implant surgery have been certified nationwide. Of the 27,000 members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only 5100 eye doctors specialize in cataract surgery. | | | | To gain board certification in cataract / implant surgery, Dr. Matossian was required to submit a detailed record of 50 consecutive cataract / implant surgical procedures. This record allowed examiners to assess surgical procedures, the indications for surgery, the appropriateness and type of surgery performed, the frequency of surgical complications and the visual outcome and improvement following surgery. In addition, an onsite observer monitored three consecutive surgical procedures and obtained a videotape of each procedure as it was performed. | | | | The video featured only Dr. Matossian's hands when reviewed anonymously by the panel of surgical examiners to eliminate any possible bias and ensure examiner objectivity. The entire evaluation process was conducted over two years. Upon successful completion of this evaluation, the American Board of Eye Surgery awarded certification to Dr. Matossian. |
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| Ophthalmologist Discusses Health Care Reform and Its Effects on Medical Specialists |
| February 2, 2010- Cynthia Matossian, MD was honored to be interviewed on the subject of health care reform and its effects on medical specialists. |
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| Dr. Matossian Reappointed to Hospital Strategic Planning Committee |
| February 16, 2010 - Cynthia Matossian, MD was honored to be reappointed to Capital Health's Strategic Planning Committee for 2010. |
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| MEA'S Homeless Vision Screenings Gets Noticed! |
| Dr. Matossian was highlighted in Pulse, Capital Health's Employee Magazine for MEA's involvement in the Summer Project Homeless Vision screenings. |  |
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| Matossian Eye Associates Offers Services To Project Homeless |
| Matossian Eye Associates conducted vision screenings at the Summer Project Homeless Connect on July 10. "This was our third time participating in such a noteworthy cause. It is great to see the community come together to help those in need," said Dr. Cynthia Matossian. "Vision issues are easy to ignore when faced with struggling to meet daily needs. At least by providing this service at such events we can alert individuals to any issues they need to help improve their eye health." | | | | Project Homeless connect saw more than 500 individuals who were able to seek out information on a variety of services and resources. | | | | Matossian is an ophthalmologist with offices in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown. |
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| MEA and the Princeton University Physician Shadow Program |
| MEA was invited to participate in the Princeton University Physician Shadow program. Undergraduate students interested in a career in medicine will spend time in our office rotating with our ophthalmologists. This provides 1st hand exposure for students interested in ophthalmology. |
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| Ilya Rozenbaum, MD - Paul Kayser International Scholar Report |
 Dr. Marcelo Palis met me on Saturday morning. We spent the weekend together exploring Rio de Janeiro. We visited the botanical garden where I learned that pilocarpine was discovered in Brazil in the leaves of a native plant. Dr. Palis also showed me his private clinic across the bay in Niteroi, which he opened several years ago with a group of other ophthalmologists. | | | | During the week I spent time observing Dr. Palis and others in a private clinic. I saw glaucoma testing and laser procedures performed. I learned that in Brazil there are no optometrists, and unless you are an ophthalmologist, you can't refract, which is obviously very different from what I am used to. I observed many cataract and some trabeculectomy surgeries, which I had recorded to bring back with me. I also saw an Ahmed shunt implanted into an eye of a baby. | | | | On Thursday I went to Niteroi where I saw patients, many of them children with congenital glaucoma, in a public glaucoma clinic. Patients there are taken care of by residents and fellows while supervised by Dr. Palis. I was amazed by how basic the conditions were in the clinic. For example, there were no sinks in the entire clinic area to wash hands between patients. There was no privacy since many patients were examined by many doctors in the same room. However, I thought that the care patients received there was of high quality. Interestingly, since most patients there could not afford medications, a lot of them ended up getting surgery instead. I met several residents and fellows, all of whom were very friendly. | | | | I also spent a couple of hours editing an ARVO abstract with Dr. Palis. I was happy to offer my expertise. | | | | The most valuable thing I gained from spending a week in Rio was establishing a friendship with Dr. Palis. He is a very pleasant, intelligent, and friendly physician. He invited me to his home and introduced me to two of his lovely children. He made my stay in Rio unforgettable.I took over 500 photos during my trip, some of which I am including with this report. They are images of me in scrubs observing surgery and images of patients being treated at a public glaucoma clinic. Thank you Pan - American Foundation and Retina Research Foundation for this experience. |
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| Matossian Eye Associates Will Join Worldwide Effort to Raise Awareness of Silent "Sight Thief" as Part of World Glaucoma Day |
| March 2, 2009 - Matossian Eye Associates will join eye care professionals around the world on March 12, 2009, to observe the second-annual World Glaucoma Day. Spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, World Glaucoma Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, a disease that affects approximately 3 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide. | | | | "Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide, which underscores the importance of a global initiative such as World Glaucoma Day," said Dr. Rozenbaum. "While glaucoma cannot be prevented or cured, early detection and treatment can help to preserve sight. Individuals at risk for glaucoma and those over the age of 40 should have regular, comprehensive eye exams that include careful evaluation of the optic nerve and measurement of eye pressure." | | | | Many people with glaucoma are unaware they have it until there is a large amount of irreversible vision loss. While anyone can develop glaucoma, some people are at a higher risk, including: | | | - People with a family history of glaucoma
- People with high intraocular pressure, or pressure inside the eye
- Everyone over age 60
- African-Americans
- Hispanics over the age of 60
- People with diabetes
- People who have used steroids for a long period of time
- People with physical eye injuries
| | |  About Cynthia Matossian, M.D. F.A.C.S. | | Dr. Matossian has been in private practice since 1987 and currently operates three offices. She specializes in the latest techniques of Cataract with Implant surgery. A graduate of the Hershey Medical Center of Penn State University, Dr. Matossian completed her Residency in Ophthalmology at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Matossian is board certified, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Eye Surgery. | | | | About Illya Rozenbaum, MD | | Dr. Rozenbaum specializes in the medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. After receiving his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Rozenbaum completed his ophthalmology residence at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary followed by a fellowship in glaucoma at the same institution. Dr. Rozenbaum has numerous publications and has presented both nationally and internationally. His special interests include exfoliation syndrome and angle-closure glaucoma. | | |  About Priya Desai, MD | | Dr. Desai specializes in the medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. After receiving her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine of UCLA, Dr. Desai completed her ophthalmology residence at the King-Harbor Medical Center/Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles followed by a fellowship in glaucoma at the Jules Stein Eye Institute of UCLA. Her special interests include normal tension glaucoma. | | | | About World Glaucoma Day | | World Glaucoma Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. Spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, the second annual World Glaucoma day will is on March 12, 2009, with governments, eye care professionals and patient groups worldwide participating in activities to raise awareness of glaucoma and encourage earlier detection to help preserve vision. For more information, please visit http://www.wgday.org. | | | | Glaucoma Research Foundation. "Glaucoma Facts and Stats." Available at: | | | | http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/glaucoma_facts.html. Accessed January 10, 2008. | | | | American Glaucoma Society. Available at: http://www.glaucomaweb.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=10. Accessed January 10, 2008. | | | | Glaucoma Research Foundation. "Are You at Risk For Glaucoma?" Available at: http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/are_you_at_risk.html. Accessed January 10, 2008. |
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| Surgeon of Excellence First Visit |
| April 1, 2009 - Cynthia Matossian, MD performs state of the art cataract surgery and uses the most advanced cataract removal system available today. Her surgical skills and technical strength have been recognized by Abbott Medical Optics, who awarded her the distinct honor of being named a Surgeon of Excellence. This distinction belongs only to a small number of cataract surgeons across the United States and their charge is to help raise the bar for surgical outcomes. Dr. Matossian will be serving as host and teacher to visiting surgeons who have traveled to observe and learn from her. | | | | Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS is an Ophthalmologist with offices in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA. |
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| Back to School Means Eye Exam Time for Children and Families |
 July 30, 2009 - In conjunction with Back to School time, Matossian Eye Associates is working with Optos to launch a program aimed at educating parents about the importance of regular eye examinations for children. It is estimated that 80 percent of what children learn during their first 12 years is related to sight, yet unfortunately 86 percent of children in the U.S. start school without first having a comprehensive eye exam. | | | | "The link between learning and eyesight is compelling. Regular eye exams that include a thorough assessment of the retina are crucial for children of all ages, particularly before the child starts school, as poor eyesight can affect a child's educational performance and social development," stated Dr. Matossian. "The optomap® Retinal Exam is fast, painless and comfortable for patients of all ages, making it ideal for children who can be more difficult to examine." | | | | Optos' commitment to educating parents on the importance of having their children's eyes checked regularly stems from its origin - the optomap® Retinal Exam is the brainchild of Douglas Anderson, founder of Optos, whose son lost sight in one eye at the age of five due to an undetected retinal detachment. After this tragedy, Anderson set out to develop a system that not only could capture an unprecedented wide view of the retina (back of the eye) but that was also patient friendly, particularly for children who tend to be more difficult to examine. | | | | Consider these facts: | | | - According to the American Optometric Association (AOA) 60 percent of children who are identified as 'problem learners' have undetected vision problems.
- Vision problems affect one in twenty pre-schoolers and one in four school-age children. If left untreated the problems can worsen and lead to other serious problems as well as affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school.
- The best way to protect a child's eyes is through professional eye examinations before entering school (age four or five) and periodically throughout the school years.
| | | | About Matossian Eye Associates | | Matossian Eye Associates is located in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA. We strive to provide every one of our patients with the highest standard of eye care in a personalized and caring manner. Our Board Certified doctors offer a complete range of preventive and corrective eye care, detection and treatment of eye disease, and eye surgery using the most advanced technologies available. | | | | About Optos | | Optos plc is a leading and rapidly growing medical technology company for the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of devices that image the retina, the light-sensitive area at the back of the eye. Optos' platform technology is the Panoramic200 Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope device - known as the P200. In a quarter of a second the P200 device produces a high resolution image of up to 200 degrees or approximately 82 percent of the retina in a single capture. The image - branded the optomap® Retinal Exam - provides eye care practitioners with clinically useful information that facilitates the early detection of disorders and diseases evidenced in the retina, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Retinal imaging can also indicate evidence of non-eye or systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers. | | | | # # # | | | | Patients: For more information or to schedule your Back to School Eye Exam that includes the optomap® Retinal Exam, please contact Matossian Eye Associates at 1-800-708-8800. |
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| Surgeon of Excellence First Visit |
| October 13, 2009 - Dr. Matossian's surgical skills and technical strength have been recognized by Abbott Medical Optics, who awarded her the distinct honor of being named a Surgeon of Excellence. This distinction belongs only to a small number of cataract surgeons across the United States and their charge is to help raise the bar for surgical outcomes. Dr. Matossian recently hosted the first visiting surgeon from Western Pennsylvania who observed and learned the most up-to-date techniques available in cataract surgery today. | | | | Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS is an Ophthalmologist with offices in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA. |
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| Local Surgeon Teaches Next Generation of Ophthalmologists |
| November 3, 2009 - On the evening of November 5, Dr. Cynthia Matossian shared 25 years of experience with the next generation of ophthalmologists. Her multimedia presentation entitled The Anatomy of Cataract Surgery was the focus of a Roundtable Discussion for residents from the Scheie Eye Institute, the Wills Eye Institute, Drexel University, Hanemann Hospital, the Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Temple University. The dynamic lecture walked the residents step by step through the surgical process. Collaborative efforts such as this one play a key role in training surgeons to employ the latest advances in technology. | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Matossian Eye Associates Recognized for Research Contributions |
| November 3, 2009 - Breakthroughs in cataract treatments depend on research performed by practicing ophthalmologists. ISTA Pharmaceuticals recently recognized Matossian Eye Associates for their timely contributions to the study of Xibrom QDII, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used before and after cataract surgery. The Xibrom QDII Recognition Program acknowledges study coordinators who played a key role in determining the potential effects of the newly dosed medication. As a participant, Matossian Eye Associates helped determine the effectiveness of Xibrom once a day after cataract surgery. Involvement in research is part of the commitment by Matossian Eye Associates to offer the best available treatment options to their patients. | | | | For information on about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Cutting-edge Research Keeps Eyes Safe |
| November 16, 2009 - Years of study and painstaking research help to ensure that new medications are safe and effective. This is good news for patients, who benefit from innovative treatments based on professional knowledge and experience. Cynthia Matossian, M.D. who works closely with researchers to test new drugs is a co-author of a recent study cited as a primary source in a clinical study of Xalatan, a prostaglandin that is used to reduce pressure in the eye. In a collaborative paper for the American Glaucoma Society, Dr. Matossian explored the effects of drugs like Xalatan on patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. This paper, along with other cutting-edge research in the field, helped determine that Xalatan is still one of the safest prostaglandins on the market. That's good news for your eyes. | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Give the Gift of Sight this Holiday Season |
| November 30, 2009 - Mercer County, New Jersey - This year, the gift to give is the gift of sight! The EyeCare America Seniors EyeCare Program may be the best gift given this holiday season. | | | | "By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of vision impairing disease. Unfortunately, many are not aware they have an eye disease, or believe their poor vision is a natural part of the aging process," said Cynthia Matossian, MD. "We need to reach seniors with the message that proper eye care is a significant component of their overall health. EyeCare America bridges the gap between the senior community and the quality eye care they need. By increasing awareness of eye disease and its risk factors and connecting more people with exams and medical treatment, this program works to reduce preventable blindness in the U.S. thereby allowing our seniors to live more fulfilling and rewarding lives." | | | | All U.S. citizens or legal residents, age 65 and over, who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years, may be eligible for a referral by calling the helpline, 1-800-222-EYES (3937). This year-round program will match callers with an ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor) in their area who will provide a comprehensive medical eye examination and up to one year of care for any disease diagnosed during the initial visit. Matossian Eye Associates is a long term volunteer participant in this program. New Jersey is home to more than 280 volunteer ophthalmologists. These doctors have agreed to accept Medicare or other insurance as payment in full, resulting in no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. Seniors without insurance receive care at no charge. | | | | The program, co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., began nationwide in 1986. Since that time, over 18,000 from New Jersey have been helped through EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. | | | | Encourage friends and family to call the Seniors EyeCare Program and receive the gift of sight from Matossian Eye Associates this holiday season. | | | | # # # | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. | | | | Additional contact: EyeCare America's Communications Director, Allison Neves at 415-561-8518 or aneves@aao.org. |
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| Research Determines Preservative Safety in Glaucoma Medications on the Ocular Surface |
| December 7, 2009 - Matossian Eye Associates (MEA) is proud to be involved in ophthalmic clinical trials. New research by a team of ophthalmologists from around the country (including MEA) is helping determine the safety profile of glaucoma medication. A class of anti-glaucoma medications called prostaglandins is used to lower abnormal pressures within the eye. Like many ophthalmic medications, prostaglandins contain preservatives to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in their multi-use bottle designs. Allergan, a leading pharmaceutical company based in California, recently sponsored a comparative study of three prostaglandins to discover the effects of two different preservatives on the ocular surface. Conducted over three months, the investigator-masked study examined over 100 patients at intervals of one week, one month, and three months. After measuring inflammation and intraocular pressure in these patients, the three participating physicians (one of whom is Cynthia Matossian, MD) found no significant differences between the two preservatives, benzalkonium chloride (BAK) and the proprietary Alcon compound called sofZia. While they advise more research to determine the long-term effects of these preservative compounds, they conclude that sofZia, which is used in travaprost, offers no advantages over BAK, which is used in bimatoprost and latanaprost. | | | | # # # | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Careful of those Flying Champagne Corks |
| December 21, 2009 - The following information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology explains how you can avoid eye injuries from flying champagne corks during your holiday celebrations. The doctors and staff at Matossian Eye Associates wish you a Happy and Safe New Year. | | | | For most people ringing in the New Year means celebrating with friends and family, champagne toasts and cheer, but if you get hit in the eye with a champagne cork, it may mean a trip to the emergency room. | | | | "A cork can fly up to 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle," says Tamara Fountain, MD, a clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. "Warm bottles of champagne and poor technique in removing the cork can result in serious, blinding eye injuries. Anything that travels with such momentum can have a devastating effect if it strikes your eye." | | | | A few simple steps can eliminate this common holiday injury. "Knowing the right way to open a bottle of champagne will make your holidays enjoyable and safe," says Dr. Fountain. | | | | Here are some tips on opening a bottle of champagne properly: | | | - Make sure sparkling wine is chilled to at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit before opening. The cork of a warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly.
- Don't shake the bottle. Shaking increases your chances of eye injury.
- To open the bottle safely, hold down the cork with the palm of your hand while removing the wire hood. Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and from any bystanders.
- Place a towel over the entire top of the bottle and grasp the cork.
- Keep the bottle at a 45-degree angle as you slowly and firmly twist the bottle while holding the cork to break the seal. Continue to hold the cork while twisting the bottle. Continue until the cork is almost out of the neck. Counter the force of the cork using slight downward pressure just as the cork breaks free from the bottle.
- Never use a corkscrew to open a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine.
| | | | This article reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart Campaign (www.geteyesmart.org). | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Mercer County Ophthalmologist Named "Top Doctor" |
| December 28, 2009 - Mercer County, New Jersey - If you are looking for the best eye care in the state, look no further than Mercer County. Castle Connolly, a national consumer research firm, recently named Dr. Cynthia Matossian one of New Jersey's Top Doctors. Dr. Matossian has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years in Mercer County. Her selection as a Top Doctor is based on an intensive process of peer nomination, research, and review by the physician-led team at Castle Connolly. Dr. Matossian's specialization in cataract with implant surgery and the positive feedback received from her patients were considered in the review process. The Castle Connolly team also evaluated Dr. Matossian's education and training at Pennsylvania State University and George Washington University and medical staff affiliation at Capital Health and Doylestown Hospital. | | # # # | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Mercer County Woman, Jan/Feb 2010 - Premium Eye Implants: Are They For You? |
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| Lawrence Ledger, Thursday, January, 2010 - January health programs scheduled |
| January Health Programs at the Lawrence Senior Center, 30 Darrah Lane East, are sponsored by Lawrence Township Health Department. This month the next screening will be held Jan. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Glaucoma screening will be conducted by Judy Collier Matossian Eye Associates. An appointment is necessary for this screening. Please register for appointments at the Lawrence Senior Center. Call 609-844-7048 to make an appointment. Screening is for Lawrence Township residents only. |
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| Evaluate Risk Factors During Glaucoma Awareness Month |
| | | January 26, 2010 - January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to evaluate your risk factors for glaucoma. The leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world and the second leading cause of blindness in the United States, glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. Blind spots in the peripheral vision usually go unnoticed until the optic nerve is significantly damaged. Blindness results when the entire nerve is destroyed. A major risk factor for glaucoma is elevated eye pressure caused by an imbalance between the production and drainage of a clear liquid called aqueous humor. Other risk factors include: | | | - Family history
- Age
- Eye trauma
- Diabetes
- Migraines
- African or Hispanic ancestry
| | | | Eye drops and/or laser treatments lower the eye pressure by either decreasing the production of aqueous humor or by increasing its drainage. Surgery is reserved for cases when medications and laser are no longer effective. Glaucoma is a chronic disease which must be continually monitored. | | | | Because the optic nerve does not regenerate, early detection and treatment by your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) are crucial to prevent permanent vision loss. A screening that only checks eye pressure is not sufficient. A comprehensive eye examination is necessary to diagnose glaucoma. | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Ophthalmologist Discusses Health Care Reform and Its Effects on Medical Specialists |
| February 2, 2010- Cynthia Matossian, MD was honored to be interviewed on the subject of health care reform and its effects on medical specialists. Along with area physicians, Dr. Matossian discussed her approach to acquiring new technologies in a time of tight budgetary constraints. The article appeared in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Mercer Business. Dr. Matossian also commented on the importance of using the latest technologies for eye care in order to provide the best possible results for her patients. She stressed the necessity of having a business plan that allows for quick analysis and adaptive changes. Finally, she predicted an increase in preventive health care as opposed to crisis management. | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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| Dr. Matossian Reappointed to Hospital Strategic Planning Committee |
| February 16, 2010 - Cynthia Matossian, MD was honored to be reappointed to Capital Health's Strategic Planning Committee for 2010. Chairman Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr. expressed his appreciation and thanks to Dr. Matossian for the contributions and expertise that she shared with the hospital during 2009. The Strategic Planning Committee is charged with providing direction for the hospital by developing long-term goals and objectives. Along with the other members of the committee, Dr. Matossian helped the hospital to attain its goals for growth and enhancement in 2009. | | | | For information about Matossian Eye Associates visit www.matossianeye.com. |
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