Monthly Archives: June 2018

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, then you should be aware of Acanthamoeba. Exposure to this germ can result in a rare condition known as Acanthamoeba keratitis, and patients who… Read More

  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 outweigh these minor annoyances, researchers are constantly seeking new ways to improve the convenience, comfort and cost of post-operative recovery process for patients. Currently, a research… Read More

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 cares, the vast majority of us develop this condition later on in life. Here is a closer look at what causes cataracts and a few key… Read More

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 condition known as Computer Vision Syndrome. This condition will eventually cause issues such as blurred vision, dry eyes, headaches, and… Read More

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 afford eyeglasses or don’t have access to eye care professionals. EYElliance is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to raising awareness about the growing problem of uncorrected… Read More

By: Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS Dry eye syndrome is a common medical problem that affects millions of people worldwide. This condition can be caused by a wide variety of health issues, and that includes menopause. According to one study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, nearly 18 percent of women over the age of… Read More

Hopewell, NJ – Every year at Matossian Eye Associates (MEA), we are joined by students of different educational backgrounds to shadow our doctors. This year, we were joined by Mirabel Millip, a medical student from the UK. She chose MEA to fulfill an elective requirement at her medical school. Prior to arriving at MEA, Mirabel… Read More

For those who are blind or partially blind, the idea of reading plain text might sound like a fantasy. Braille has helped countless people regain some of their independence, but it isn’t a practical option for every situation. With OrCam’s MyEye 2.0, those who are blind or visually impaired can once again consume any text… Read More

During the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans, Dr. Matossian was asked by Marco Ophthalmic to participate in their Power Forum III event. Below, you will find the entire 7-part series filmed at the event, in which Dr. Matossian and colleagues from around the world discuss advancements in wavefront technology. Q1: How does… Read More

Throughout the year, team members from Matossian Eye Associates offer complimentary education and vision screenings to the public on a wide variety of eye health topics, while also sharing the latest advances in ophthalmology with healthcare providers locally and around the world. These are a few of the many events Matossian Eye Associates team members… Read More