How Extreme Dieting Can Actually Harm Your Eyesight

We don’t have to tell you that we’re living in an age of handheld devices, with screens indeed appearing everywhere. The explosion of these mobile devices and their seemingly overwhelming effect on society at large – particularly over the last few years – has resulted in a complete paradigm shift with regard to how information,… Read More

From asking if you’re at risk for certain eye diseases to inquiring about the best way to monitor your eye health, preparing ahead of time with questions for your eye doctor can help you best manage your vision health. The team at Matossian Eye Associates has compiled a list of practical suggestions, based on their… Read More

Constantly exposing your eyes to direct sunlight might be more harmful than you think. Studies from around the world are now showing us that long-term exposure to sunlight is one of the biggest risk factors for many different vision problems, ranging from cataracts to macular degeneration. Wearing the right sunglasses when you go outside will… 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

By: Nicola Teves The team of eye doctors at Matossian Eye Associates exhibited two artists for Summer 2018 through our Local Artist Program. Patricia Goodrich’s works were presented in our Doylestown, PA, office while Judith Sutton’s works decorated the walls in our Hopewell, NJ office. Through this program, local artists like Patricia and Judith sign… Read More

The retina is a small piece of tissue that is found at the back of the eye, and its primary function is to send images to the brain after capturing light. Even though quite a bit can be done to protect your retinas, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with retinal diseases every year…. Read More

It goes without saying that smoking is an extremely unhealthy habit that carries many risks. In addition to causing cancer and heart disease, cigarettes can also damage the eyes. What Does the Data Show? Studies have shown us that smoking cigarettes nearly doubles your risk of developing cataracts. This clouding of the lens can result… Read More

Color blindness is a blanket term that is used to describe a number of different visual issues. For some patients, certain hues and tones appear washed out or blurry. Others can’t differentiate between two or more colors. These are both types of color blindness. The genes that are responsible for most forms of color blindness… Read More

When Marco Ophthalmic invited Dr. Matossian and several of her peers from around the nation to participate in their Power Forum III Event at AAO last year, they knew it would be an insightful, educational event for all in attendance. If you were unable to attend, Marco Ophthalmic was gracious enough to film the event… Read More

By: Paul Johnson, MD   As an oculoplastic surgeon, I perform many different types of eyelid surgery for my patients. I receive many questions centered around the recovery process and what patients can expect after the procedure. Read on to discover more about eyelid surgery recovery at Matossian Eye Associates. Day Of Surgery In most cases,… Read More