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
Optical Illusions: How Do They Work?
It’s often said “seeing is believing,” and if there’s any truth to that age-old sentiment, we tend to believe what our own eyes tell us. However, when it comes to optical illusions, what we see is not always what is. Then it becomes a matter of understanding the complexities of sight… something we here at… Read More
CATARACTS: Steer Clear of These 4 Common Causes
Matossian Eye Associates has always been an advocate for keeping our valued patients updated on the ways of healthy eye care, and this definitely extends to the subject of cataracts. Unbeknownst to many and contrary to popular belief, age-related cataracts are not exclusive to the senior citizen demographic – according to the National Eye Institute,… Read More
REMINDER: Night of Beauty Event – Tues, Dec 4
REMINDER: Our Fall Night of Beauty event in November was rescheduled due to weather. It’s now Tues, December 4, which means there’s still time to register! Details are below. We hope to see you there!
Impact of Eating Healthy on your Eyes
Living a healthy lifestyle can be extremely beneficial to preventing eye diseases. One approach to living a healthy lifestyle starts with proper eating which can help prevent or slow down the process of diseases such as dry eye, macular degeneration, cataracts, night blindness, as well as many others. Fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs, grains, legumes and… Read More
Dry Eye and Smartphone Addiction – What’s the Connection?
A recent study found that a high prevalence of smartphone addiction was related to dry eye disease among undergraduate students at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong. In the aforementioned study, some 102 students were recruited, and smartphone addiction was assessed through the abridged version of the… Read More
