Practice News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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By: Christine Worrell, COA, Head Technician Just over three million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, and that number will continue to climb in the coming years. When left untreated, this condition can permanently damage the optic nerves near the back of your eyes, which are responsible for sending nerve signals to the brain to create… Read More

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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

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By: Jessica Kube, Director of Front Desk Services   Few situations are as frustrating as walking into the doctor’s office only to find a busy receptionist or empty receptionist’s desk. That is one of the reasons many office are now turning to self-service stations that allow patients to check-in or register on their own. When used… Read More

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At Matossian Eye Associates, we serve patients of all ages, including many older adults who are struggling with age-related vision problems. Recently, I was fortunate to enroll in a physiology course, which taught me an incredible amount about the life cycle of our bodies. In addition to learning about the basic structures inside the human… Read More

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By: Jessica Kube, Director of Front Desk Services   Unless you work for a smaller company in a low-hazard industry, you most likely have to follow OSHA’s strict safety guidelines. These guidelines exist to reduce your risk of accidents and prevent long-term injuries from occurring if an accident does take place. Even if you follow all… Read More

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