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Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, is the founder and medical director of Matossian Eye Associates with multiple offices in PA and NJ.

Dr. Matossian specializes in refractive cataract surgery and dry eye disease. She was the 2017 winner of the Ophthalmic World Leaders Visionary Award. She has been named one of the Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs in New Jersey and one of New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business. She is a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology (adjunct) at Temple University School of Medicine.

Videos

A panel of ophthalmologists and optometrists discuss the significance of addressing dry eye disease using various types of treatment strategies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options.

Exploring the Management of Dry Eye

Thomas Wong, OD, FNAP, is an Associate Clinical Professor at the SUNY College of Optometry serving as both the Director of Clinical Externships and New Technologies focused on innovative ophthalmic technologies improving patient outcomes, ocular disease, contact lenses, bioethics, clinical research, and medical informatics.

Articles

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, optometric care is experiencing a rapid shift towards medical diagnostic testing that is taken at the time and place of patient care.

Point-of-care testing helps dry eye diagnosis

Brittany Warner, OD received her Doctor of Optometry from Midwestern University of Arizona College of Optometry in 2019.

Orbital cellulitis, orbital mass, and potential other conditions could mask diagnosis

Differential key to diagnosing idiopathic orbital inflammation

Tracy Schroeder Swartz currently practices at Madison Eye Care Center in Madison, Alabama. She serves as Education Chair for the Optometric Council for Refractive Technology, and consults for industry. She specializes in anterior segment disorders, and be

Managing ocular surface disease patients depends on symptom severity and treatment choice

How to handle dry eye follow-up visits

A simple addition to the comprehensive exam can make a big difference for patients

How to identify ptosis in clinical practice

Director of Optometry, New York Hotel Trades Council, Hotel Association of New York City, Health Center, Inc.

Ocular surface disease is chronic, and collaborative care is key to treatment success

5 communication strategies for dry eye patients

New study looks at patient lifestyle and hygiene risk factors for corneal infection

2 factors that increase risk of microbial keratitis in contact lens wearers

Disclosure: Dr. Denton sits on the Bausch + Lomb speakers bureau; consults with Alcon, Optase, and Visus; and earns affiliate income from Èyes Are The Story

OD test drives meibographer, shares pros and cons

Dr. Mile Brujic practices in Bowling Green, OH. He also owns Optometric Insights, a service providing career coaching to optometrists. He has received honorarium for speaking, writing, participating in an advisory capacity or research from: Akorn, Alcon L

Lid wiper epitheliopathy is a critical clinical marker that will not only help identify an abnormality in ocular surface homeostasis, but also a key clinical marker to track when treating a patient for dry eye

Dry Eye Awareness