Can a Smartphone Camera Monitor Glaucoma?
These days, smartphones can be used for just about anything. They have been put to use in many aspects of health, including fitness and exercise apps. Recently, researchers delved into the possibility of monitoring glaucoma through a device implanted in the eye. In turn, a smartphone would monitor the device’s readings. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma… Read More
Purchasing Eye Glasses: The Online vs. Retail Experience
A recent study assessed the suitability of eyeglasses purchased online compared to in-store from an optometry practice in the United Kingdom, with 154 pairs of spectacles purchased online and 154 pairs purchased at the practice. Analysis of the study was based on participant survey, accuracy of lens prescription and assessment of lens, frames and fit… Read More
How do I Actually Dispose of My Disposable Contact Lenses?
Researchers at Arizona State University have concluded that one-fifth of disposable contact lens wearers flush their used contacts down the sink or toilets when done using them. This amounts in 10 metric tons of microplastics flowing each year into our wastewater plants and later our waterways, which poses a problem for fish and aquatic life…. Read More
Can the Tetris Video Game Help Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)?
On paper, it sounds wildly disconnected – that a video game can be used to help an vision condition. But Dr. Robert Hess of McGill University and his research team have discovered an innovative approach to combat adult amblyopia, more commonly referred to as “lazy eye syndrome,” and it has everything to do with introducing… Read More
The Dry Eye Connection to Migraines and Headaches
The condition known as “dry eye” has become an increasingly bothersome issue impacting people of all ages. As an ongoing, frustration that eye doctor professionals everywhere have treated at one point in their careers, dry eye comes along with such symptoms as tearing, grittiness, redness and irritation – all of which, rightfully so, annoy patients… Read More
FAQ: “I Can’t Stand the Bags Under My Eyes. What Are My Options?”
For oculoplastic surgeons, one of the most common complaints they hear is, “I don’t like the bags under my eyes. They make me look tired when I’m not tired. They also make me look old and I don’t want to look old!” This blog will discuss what causes these bags and how we can treat… Read More
How Can Too Much Sun Exposure Affect Your Eyes?
Spring and Summer are our favorite times of year to bask in the sun and enjoy various outdoor activities, but extended exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful to our precious eyes. Eye care specialists from Matossian Eye Associates often discuss common UV-related eye conditions with patients, and these conditions typically include… Read More
