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In mid-April, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a strong recommendation that all Americans wear face masks or other types of similar face coverings when in public. Because COVID-19 can be spread when an infected person is asymptomatic, this new course is intended to provide an additional strategy to protect people from… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily life for nearly everyone. From stay-at-home orders to overall concerns about becoming infected with the novel coronavirus, these are challenging times for all of us. As a contact lens wearer, you may wonder whether it’s safe for you to continue using this type of corrective eyewear. Overview of the… Read More

Chronic dry eye or dry eye disease is a far more common problem than most people realize. The fact is that over 100 million people around the world suffer from the chronic dry eye at any given point in time. Many people worry that the gritty, scratchy, and even painful nature of dry eye is… Read More

DID YOU KNOW:  An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from dry eye. One of the main root causes of this disease is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. IPL therapy, or Intense Pulsed Light, from Lumenis is one of the newest ways to treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Dr. Matossian explains more about this advanced treatment in today’s video…. Read More

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designated April as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month to remind people to take appropriate steps to protect their eyes when engaged in sports and other recreation activities. These include wearing appropriate protective eyewear as well as having regular eye care appointments with experienced eye doctors. An alarming number of people… Read More

Glaucoma is classified as a serious eye condition that can cause permanent damage to your eye’s optic nerve. Glaucoma is associated with the buildup of pressure within your eye that becomes more serious over time. Historically, major surgery was required in order to reduce eye pressure, prevent further damage to the optic nerve, and resolve… Read More

Dry eye disease is extremely common. Estimates say that there may be 50 million or more Americans suffering from this condition. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, a condition in which the meibomian glands of the eye do not secrete adequate oil into the tears, is a frequent cause of dry eye. We are fortunate, as eye care… Read More

Smartphones have become invaluable parts of everyday life for a majority of people. These devices are not only vital for communication but are used for shopping, entertainment, and information. Indeed, your smartphone can now be a useful tool to help you with your essential eye care thanks to some useful applications. EyeXam EyeXam is an… Read More

LASIK eye surgery is the best known and the most commonly performed laser refractive procedure to correct certain types of vision problems. This popular treatment is used to correct eye problems that include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. And while LASIK – and the crisp, clear vision it can provide – brings many benefits to our… Read More

Over the course of the past year, a considerable amount of medical and media attention has been paid to investigating the effects of vaping on an individual’s lungs. An ever-increasing number of people are experiencing seriously negative lung issues associated with vaping. The reality is that vaping not only presents a risk to a vaper’s… Read More