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A small outbreak of a rare infection may be linked to the global pandemic of novel coronavirus that marred 2020, according to a case presented to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in its annual meeting. Within a two-month period in 2020, three COVID-19 patients in one health system in New York State developed keratitis,… Read More

It’s universally known that cigarettes can be detrimental to just about every organ and system of the body—and that includes your eyes! But what about smoking’s trendy young cousin, vaping? There is reason to believe that vaping causes some of the same physical damages that come from smoking regular cigarettes. Tobacco smoking is known to… Read More

We all make resolutions we don’t keep, but these are easy! As we near the new year, put these healthy-eye practices on your resolutions list. You’ll see clearer, be healthier and happier as a result. Clean up your diet. How we feed our bodies plays a huge role is eye health. To fuel better eyesight,… Read More

Halloween is for many the most fun holiday of the year. It’s a time when grown adults can indulge their imaginations and thoroughly escape reality for a night. And, boy, if ever there was a year when we needed the escape … But don’t let that escape land you in a world of hurt, or… Read More

Approximately 18% of people in the United States over the age of 40 have cataracts, according to the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health. 61% of people with cataracts are women, 39% men. Because of the prevalence of cataracts among the U.S. population, cataract surgery is one of the most common eye… Read More

Dry Eye Disease is one of the most common frustrations I hear from our patients. In fact, more than 16 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with Dry Eye Disease.  It may surprise you that twice as many women suffer from dry eye compared to men. I’m often asked why this is… Read More

Now that winter is upon us, it’s time to “winterize” our eyes. But what does that mean exactly? In today’s video, Dr. Matossian shares 5 tips to winterize your eyes and make sure you’re ready for a *clear* and comfortable winter season. 1. You must stay hydrated.  I realize it’s not hot outside, so you… Read More

The Journal of the American Medical Association ophthalmology division, JAMA Ophthalmology, published a study that reveals second-hand smoke may damage children’s eyes. The damage caused to eyes can result in vision problems later on in life, according to the study. How Second-Hand Smoke Damages Children’s Eyes According to the study, children exposed to second-hand smoke… Read More

A cosmetic practice growing in popularity in the United States is the use of eyelash extensions. An ever-increasing number of women and even some men are seeking eyelash extensions as a means of enhancing their appearance. As an experienced eye doctor will advise, the use of eyelash extensions is not without risks, including potential health… Read More

Today’s patients want choices in their eye care and treatment. This includes options when it comes to the manner in which eye problems or issues like cataracts or dry eye are treated by an eye doctor. Patients not only want options, but they want a sense of control over how eye treatment and care is… Read More