Did you know that the average office worker spends 1,700 hours per year in front of a computer screen, without even considering the time spent on a phone or other digital device? All this screen time has led to an increase in complaints of eye...
A torn retina is a serious eye problem that can happen when the retina has a tiny tear or hole that actually tears further, like a rip in a piece of cloth. If not treated right away, a torn retina can lead to an even more serious problem called a detached retina...
A recent study reported at a Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology concluded that while eye health information they found online can be helpful in informing patients with eye problems about conditions, often these online symptom checkers do not...
Handwashing and sanitizing are among the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the seasonal flu and other contagious diseases. However, the omnipresence of alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers in public spaces has spun off into an unforeseen...
As a volunteer mentor for Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL), Dr. Cynthia Matossian is an expert not only her chosen field, but about shaping its future through leadership. No stranger to appearing in ophthalmologic publications, she’s now lending her life experiences...
Many seniors express concern about cataracts today. Cataracts are one of the most common senior eye problems we hear about. There are many myths and misunderstandings about cataracts and cataract surgery that sometimes cause unnecessary concern.Here are some facts...