HOT TOPICS: What Pharmaceutical Products Are Available to Treat Dry Eye Disease?
TRANSCRIPTION: This is Cynthia Matossian of Matossian Eye Associates. Dry eye disease is ubiquitous. We have better means of diagnosing it and even broader options to treat dry eye disease. Some of the new pharmaceutical products include the following 4 products to treat dry eye disease. All of these are prescription. We have RESTASIS, which… Read More
Identify the Problem: The Difference Between Chronic Dry Eye and Seasonal Allergies
Many people confuse the symptoms associated with chronic dry eye and seasonal allergies. These two conditions require different courses of eye care and treatment, which underscores the need for an accurate diagnosis. Consider the Symptoms The symptoms associated with dry eye and seasonal allergies are often confused. A side-by-side comparison of the symptoms of these… Read More
Hot Topics: Reducing the Need for Reading Glasses After Cataract Surgery
TRANSCRIPTION: This is Cynthia Matossian of Matossian Eye Associates. One of the newest additions and our armamentarium of intraocular lenses is a trifocal implant and enhanced EDOF implants. Patients undergoing cataract surgery now would like to be less dependent on their glasses and able to see a broader range with less need for reading glasses…. Read More
Hot Topics: How to Minimize the Eye Drop Burden After Surgery
TRANSCRIPTION: This is Cynthia Matossian of Matossian Eye Associates. One of the hottest topics in ophthalmology right now is us as surgeons trying to figure out how to minimize the eyedrop burden for our patients, post-operatively. Patients view these drops as annoying, as confusing, and the caregivers resent having a schedule to follow that may… Read More
Did an Eye Condition Contribute to the Artistic Brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci remains one of the most iconic, accomplished artists and inventors of all time. Indeed, da Vinci truly epitomizes what is meant by the term “Renaissance Man.” Among a myriad of accomplishments, da Vinci is responsible for two of the most acclaimed paintings in history, the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. Recently,… Read More
Increase in Eye Injuries Caused by Exposure to Laundry Pod Detergent
Laundry pods have made headlines in the past several years for a number of reasons, including a shocking number of instances with toddlers and young children who mistook these products for candy or some other type of tasty treat. An alarming number of youngsters were seriously injured by eating laundry pods. What has not been… Read More
