Dr. Matossian while presenting an "Update on Ocular Inflammation" at Spring Mill Cafe, Tuesday evening.  This event was sponsored by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. and presented to area Ophthalmologists.

Cynthia Matossian, MD's article, "Flip and Slice" cataract surgery technique was published in the June 25, 2010 U.S. edition of Ocular Surgery News, a worldwide publication for eye physicians.

The "Flip & Slice" article describes Dr. Matossian's a surgical technique that she has developed and perfected.  This method enhances surgical efficiency and postoperative outcomes. Cataract extraction is the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States.  This evolving new technology has made it safer and more streamlined than before.

To read the article in its entirety, please go to http://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=65346.  To view the video, please go to YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGq-zVYlVYY.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS has been practicing Ophthalmology for over 23 years and has offices located in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA.

Dear Dr. Matossian,

Enclosed is a Certificate of Appreciation for your contribution of 75 hours or more to teaching Family Medicine residents during the academic year 2009-2010.  Our program depends on your generosity of time and skill in teaching.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Adity Bhattacharyya, MD

Program Director

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Cynthia Matossian, M.D., F.A.C.S., is honored to be appointed Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at The School of Medicine, Temple University.

Dr. Matossian will help further the education of the Temple University ophthalmology resident physicians through their observation of her latest advances in ophthalmic surgical techniques.  Residents will learn the newest technologies in intraocular lens implants for cataract surgery as well as the most advanced cataract removal systems available today.

Dr. Matossian has published multiple articles, including in the recent issue of Ocular Surgery News, June 25, 2010, Flip & Slice Technique for Cataract Surgery, has conducted a number of Pharmaceuticals clinical trials/studies, and continues to lecture throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Cynthia Matossian, M.D., F.A.C.S.

George Saunders, Melissa Sullivan, Clayton Grinage, Cynthia Matossian, MD, Diane Skuse, Joan Micucci, Ilya Rozenbaum, MD, Betsy Leary, Cheryl Price, Priya Desai, MD standing in our new offices at the Capital Health,  Hopewell Campus.

Cataract extraction is the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States and evolving new technology has made it safer and more successful than it was a generation ago.

Cynthia Matossian, MD's more than 25 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology has enabled her to invent a new cataract surgery removal technique which she has called the "Flip and Slice technique", decreasing surgical time, using less phaco energy and less balanced salt solution pumping through the anterior chamber.  The Flip and Slice technique results in healthier outcomes postoperatively. 

Video of this surgical technique developed by Cynthia Matossian, MD FACS of Matossian Eye Associates can now be viewed on Eyetube.net -http://eyetube.net/videos/default.asp?somodo.

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (Santa Ana, CA) recently launched Ellips  FX Transversal Ultrasound Technology for its Whitestar  Signature System for cataract surgery.

The Ellips  FX Technology offers a better approach for lens removal by incorporating significant key advancements to the original Ellips  ultrasound.

The system now combines Ellips Transversal Ultrasound with the cutting efficiency of Whitestar Technology which increases lens removal safety, while still allowing the surgeons preferred cataract surgical technique.

Matossian Eye Associates was among the first in the area to incorporate this new technology in their cataract surgery process.  

On Monday evening, May 24, 2010, Dr. Matossian gave a presentation on Pataday allergy drops at No. 9 Restaurant in Lambertville, NJ

On Friday, April 16, 2010, Joan Micucci, COMT presented a free seminar on The Aging Eye at the Princeton Senior Resource Center.  Attendees learned how to recognize the symptoms of eye conditions that develop with age.

New research by a team of ophthalmologists from around the country, including Matossian Eye Associates, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics.  The clinical study, "Ocular Surface Tolerability of Prostaglandin Analogs in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension" helps determine the safety profile of glaucoma medication.  A class of anti-glaucoma medications called prostaglandins is used to lower abnormal pressures within the eye.  Like many ophthalmic medications, prostaglandins contain preservatives to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in their multi-use bottle designs.  Allergan, a leading pharmaceutical company based in California, recently sponsored a comparative study of three prostaglandins to discover the effects of two different preservatives on the ocular surface.  Conducted over three months, the investigator-masked study examined over 100 patients at intervals of one week, one month, and three months.  After measuring inflammation and intraocular pressure in these patients, the three participating physicians (one of whom is Cynthia Matossian, MD) found no significant differences between the two preservatives, benzalkonium chloride (BAK) and the proprietary Alcon compound called sofZia.  While they advise more research to determine the long-term effects of these preservative compounds, they conclude that sofZia, which is used in travaprost, offers no advantages over BAK.  Matossian Eye Associates was proud to be a participant in this important study.

On Wednesday evening, March 31, 2010, Dr. Matossian gave a presentation on Pataday allergy drops to area ophthalmologists at R2L, one of Philadelphia's premier restaurants on the 37th floor of the Liberty Plaza building.  Enveloped by glass on two sides, the attendees saw the city's skyline fade from bright sunlight to a twinkling of evening lights.  The presentation was well received and sparked lively conversation around the table. Dr. Matossian was accompanied by Joan Micucci, COMT and Melissa Sullivan, administrative assistant at Matossian Eye Associates.

Mercer County, New Jersey - If you are looking for the best eye care in the state, look no further than Mercer County. Castle Connolly, a national consumer research firm, recently named Dr. Cynthia Matossian one of New Jersey's Top Doctors. Dr. Matossian has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years in Mercer County. Her selection as a Top Doctor is based on an intensive process of peer nomination, research, and review by the physician-led team at Castle Connolly. Dr. Matossian's specialization in cataract with implant surgery and the positive feedback received from her patients were considered in the review process. The Castle Connolly team also evaluated Dr. Matossian's education and training at Pennsylvania State University and George Washington University and medical staff affiliation at Capital Health and Doylestown Hospital.

The following information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology explains how you can avoid eye injuries from flying champagne corks during your holiday celebrations. The doctors and staff at Matossian Eye Associates wish you a Happy and Safe New Year.

For most people ringing in the New Year means celebrating with friends and family, champagne toasts and cheer, but if you get hit in the eye with a champagne cork, it may mean a trip to the emergency room.

"A cork can fly up to 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle," says Tamara Fountain, MD, a clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. "Warm bottles of champagne and poor technique in removing the cork can result in serious, blinding eye injuries. Anything that travels with such momentum can have a devastating effect if it strikes your eye."

A few simple steps can eliminate this common holiday injury. "Knowing the right way to open a bottle of champagne will make your holidays enjoyable and safe,"says Dr. Fountain.

Here are some tips on opening a bottle of champagne properly:

• Make sure sparkling wine is chilled to at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit before opening. The cork of a warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly.
• Don't shake the bottle. Shaking increases your chances of eye injury.
• To open the bottle safely, hold down the cork with the palm of your hand while removing the wire hood. Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and from any bystanders.
• Place a towel over the entire top of the bottle and grasp the cork. 
• Keep the bottle at a 45-degree angle as you slowly and firmly twist the bottle while holding the cork to break the seal. Continue to hold the cork while twisting the bottle. Continue until the cork is almost out of the neck. Counter the force of the cork using slight downward pressure just as the cork breaks free from the bottle.
• Never use a corkscrew to open a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine.

This article reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart Campaign (www.geteyesmart.org).

Mercer County, New Jersey - This year, the gift to give is the gift of sight! The EyeCare America Seniors EyeCare Program may be the best gift given this holiday season.

"By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of vision impairing disease. Unfortunately, many are not aware they have an eye disease, or believe their poor vision is a natural part of the aging process," said Cynthia Matossian, MD. "We need to reach seniors with the message that proper eye care is a significant component of their overall health. EyeCare America bridges the gap between the senior community and the quality eye care they need. By increasing awareness of eye disease and its risk factors and connecting more people with exams and medical treatment, this program works to reduce preventable blindness in the U.S. thereby allowing our seniors to live more fulfilling and rewarding lives."

All U.S. citizens or legal residents, age 65 and over, who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years, may be eligible for a referral by calling the helpline, 1-800-222-EYES (3937). This year-round program will match callers with an ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor) in their area who will provide a comprehensive medical eye examination and up to one year of care for any disease diagnosed during the initial visit. Matossian Eye Associates is a long term volunteer participant in this program. New Jersey is home to more than 280 volunteer ophthalmologists. These doctors have agreed to accept Medicare or other insurance as payment in full, resulting in no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. Seniors without insurance receive care at no charge.

The program, co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., began nationwide in 1986. Since that time, over 18,000 from New Jersey have been helped through EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Encourage friends and family to call the Seniors EyeCare Program and receive the gift of sight from Matossian Eye Associates this holiday season.

On the evening of November 5, Dr. Cynthia Matossian shared 25 years of experience with the next generation of ophthalmologists. Her multimedia presentation entitled The Anatomy of Cataract Surgery was the focus of a Roundtable Discussion for residents from the Scheie Eye Institute, the Wills Eye Institute, Drexel University, Hanemann Hospital, the Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Temple University. The dynamic lecture walked the residents step by step through the surgical process. Collaborative efforts such as this one play a key role in training surgeons to employ the latest advances in technology.

Dr. Matossian's surgical skills and technical strength have been recognized by Abbott Medical Optics, who awarded her the distinct honor of being named a Surgeon of Excellence. This distinction belongs only to a small number of cataract surgeons across the United States and their charge is to help raise the bar for surgical outcomes. Dr. Matossian recently hosted the first visiting surgeon from Western Pennsylvania who observed and learned the most up-to-date techniques available in cataract surgery today.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS is an Ophthalmologist with offices in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA.

In conjunction with Back to School time, Matossian Eye Associates is working with Optos to launch a program aimed at educating parents about the importance of regular eye examinations for children. It is estimated that 80 percent of what children learn during their first 12 years is related to sight, yet unfortunately 86 percent of children in the U.S. start school without first having a comprehensive eye exam. 

"The link between learning and eyesight is compelling. Regular eye exams that include a thorough assessment of the retina are crucial for children of all ages, particularly before the child starts school, as poor eyesight can affect a child's educational performance and social development," stated Dr. Matossian. "The optomap Retinal Exam is fast, painless and comfortable for patients of all ages, making it ideal for children who can be more difficult to examine.

Optos' commitment to educating parents on the importance of having their children's eyes checked regularly stems from its origin - the optomap Retinal Exam is the brainchild of Douglas Anderson, founder of Optos, whose son lost sight in one eye at the age of five due to an undetected retinal detachment. After this tragedy, Anderson set out to develop a system that not only could capture an unprecedented wide view of the retina (back of the eye) but that was also patient friendly, particularly for children who tend to be more difficult to examine. 

Consider these facts:

• According to the American Optometric Association (AOA) 60 percent of children who are identified as 'problem learners' have undetected vision problems.
• Vision problems affect one in twenty pre-schoolers and one in four school-age children. If left untreated the problems can worsen and lead to other serious problems as well as affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school.
• The best way to protect a child's eyes is through professional eye examinations before entering school (age four or five) and periodically throughout the school years. 

About Matossian Eye Associates
Matossian Eye Associates is located in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA. We strive to provide every one of our patients with the highest standard of eye care in a personalized and caring manner. Our Board Certified doctors offer a complete range of preventive and corrective eye care, detection and treatment of eye disease, and eye surgery using the most advanced technologies available.

About Optos
Optos plc is a leading and rapidly growing medical technology company for the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of devices that image the retina, the light-sensitive area at the back of the eye. Optos' platform technology is the Panoramic200 Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope device - known as the P200. In a quarter of a second the P200 device produces a high resolution image of up to 200 degrees or approximately 82 percent of the retina in a single capture. The image - branded the optomap Retinal Exam - provides eye care practitioners with clinically useful information that facilitates the early detection of disorders and diseases evidenced in the retina, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Retinal imaging can also indicate evidence of non-eye or systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers.

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Patients: For more information or to schedule your Back to School Eye Exam that includes the optomap Retinal Exam, please contact Matossian Eye Associates at 1-800-708-8800.

Matossian Eye Associates conducted vision screenings at the Summer Project Homeless Connect on July 10. "This was our third time participating in such a noteworthy cause. It is great to see the community come together to help those in need," said Dr. Cynthia Matossian. "Vision issues are easy to ignore when faced with struggling to meet daily needs. At least by providing this service at such events we can alert individuals to any issues they need to help improve their eye health."

Project Homeless connect saw more than 500 individuals who were able to seek out information on a variety of services and resources.

Matossian is an ophthalmologist with offices in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown.

Cynthia Matossian, MD performs state of the art cataract surgery and uses the most advanced cataract removal system available today. Her surgical skills and technical strength have been recognized by Abbott Medical Optics, who awarded her the distinct honor of being named a Surgeon of Excellence. This distinction belongs only to a small number of cataract surgeons across the United States and their charge is to help raise the bar for surgical outcomes. Dr. Matossian will be serving as host and teacher to visiting surgeons who have traveled to observe and learn from her.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS is an Ophthalmologist with offices in Ewing and Hamilton, NJ and Doylestown, PA.

Matossian Eye Associates will join eye care professionals around the world on March 12, 2009, to observe the second-annual World Glaucoma Day. Spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, World Glaucoma Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, a disease that affects approximately 3 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide.

"Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide , which underscores the importance of a global initiative such as World Glaucoma Day," said Dr. Rozenbaum. "While glaucoma cannot be prevented or cured, early detection and treatment can help to preserve sight. Individuals at risk for glaucoma and those over the age of 40 should have regular, comprehensive eye exams that include careful evaluation of the optic nerve and measurement of eye pressure."

Many people with glaucoma are unaware they have it until there is a large amount of irreversible vision loss. While anyone can develop glaucoma, some people are at a higher risk, including:

• People with a family history of glaucoma
• People with high intraocular pressure, or pressure inside the eye
• Everyone over age 60
• African-Americans
• Hispanics over the age of 60
• People with diabetes
• People who have used steroids for a long period of time
• People with physical eye injuries

About Cynthia Matossian, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Dr. Matossian has been in private practice since 1987 and currently operates three offices. She specializes in the latest techniques of Cataract with Implant surgery. A graduate of the Hershey Medical Center of Penn State University, Dr. Matossian completed her Residency in Ophthalmology at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Matossian is board certified, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Eye Surgery.

About Illya Rozenbaum, MD
Dr. Rozenbaum specializes in the medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. After receiving his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Rozenbaum completed his ophthalmology residence at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary followed by a fellowship in glaucoma at the same institution. Dr. Rozenbaum has numerous publications and has presented both nationally and internationally. His special interests include exfoliation syndrome and angle-closure glaucoma.

About Priya Desai, MD
Dr. Desai specializes in the medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. After receiving her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine of UCLA, Dr. Desai completed her ophthalmology residence at the King-Harbor Medical Center/Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles followed by a fellowship in glaucoma at the Jules Stein Eye Institute of UCLA. Her special interests include normal tension glaucoma.

About World Glaucoma Day
World Glaucoma Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. Spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, the second annual World Glaucoma day will is on March 12, 2009, with governments, eye care professionals and patient groups worldwide participating in activities to raise awareness of glaucoma and encourage earlier detection to help preserve vision. For more information, please visit http://www.wgday.org.

Glaucoma Research Foundation. "Glaucoma Facts and Stats." Available at:
http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/glaucoma_facts.html. Accessed January 10, 2008.

American Glaucoma Society. Available at: http://www.glaucomaweb.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=10. Accessed January 10, 
2008.

Glaucoma Research Foundation. "Are You at Risk For Glaucoma?" Available at: http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/are_you_at_risk.html.
Accessed January 10, 2008.

Dr. Matossian was highlighted in Pulse, Capital Health's Employee Magazine for MEA's involvement in the Summer Project Homeless Vision screenings.