Dr. Matossian Recognized as EyeCare America 2018 Volunteer
In the field of eye care, one of our major goals is Better Vision for All. This is one of the reasons Dr. Matossian volunteers her time with EyeCare America, a public service program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) that helps people preserve their sight by granting them access to the medical eye… Read More
Student Shadowing: What I Learned from Dr. Aikey
As a Masters of Biomedical Science student at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Jared Reynolds came to Matossian Eye Associates under the tutelage of Dr. Aikey, a D.O. and one of our retina specialists. Jared was originally accepted to the American University of the Caribbean, but was forced to leave because of Hurricane Irma…. Read More
Dr. Matossian Receives “Champion for Change” Award for Promoting Diversity in Ophthalmology
Gain Knowledge, Achieve Visibility, Affect Change. This is the motto of the Women in Ophthalmology organization, which in summer of 2018, bestowed upon Dr. Matossian the “Champion for Change” award for her efforts to promote diversity and equality in ophthalmology. The Women in Ophthalmology organization provides women eye care specialists the resources and support to… Read More
Vision Tips: How to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes
Sleep deprivation may worsen dry eye and cause eye irritation, a feeling of tired eyes with fluctuations of vision. Getting a good night’s sleep is very important to everyone’s health, including the health of your eyes. Here is a helpful tip on how to fall asleep in 2 minutes or less, courtesy of this article on… Read More
Pregnancy: How it Can Affect Your Vision
It goes without saying that pregnancy causes a myriad of changes to a woman’s body, and, unbeknownst to many, those changes can include vision issues. In fact, data suggests such vision changes happen to as many as 15 percent of all pregnant women. During pregnancy, changes in metabolism, hormones, blood circulation and fluid retention can… Read More
