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Matossian Eye Associates glaucoma experts, including Dr. Ilya Rozenbaum, MD, work to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field by attending conferences and constantly referencing scientific and industry journals. Part of this process includes learning new glaucoma procedures as they become available in the United States. Case in point: ABiC, or AB Interno… Read More

By: Matossian Eye Associates Organized by Wills Eye Hospital, the 71st annual Wills Eye Conference was held this past March 7 to 9 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This three-day conference is specifically designed for comprehensive ophthalmologists, specialists and allied health personnel. Throughout the three days, reviews of clinical, diagnostic… Read More

By: Victoria Viola, Ophthalmic Assistant Clinical studies are a major area of activity for our team at Matossian Eye Associates. As a multi-specialty practice, the possibilities in which we can help our patients are vast. From dry eye disease to glaucoma and beyond, we are actively doing our part to improve medical treatment options and… Read More

As we get older, it is important to take steps to better our eye health. Changes to lifestyle habits are a great way to help in delaying the onset of certain age-related eye problems such as cataracts and macular degeneration. A nutritious diet can be very beneficial to your eye health. In contrast, eating a… Read More

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

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

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

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 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

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