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Vineland

251 South Lincoln Avenue

Vineland, NJ 08361

856.691.8188

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1401 Rt. 70 East

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

856.428.5797

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141 Black Horse Pike

Blackwood, NJ 08012

856.227.6262

Hammonton Sail Lake Professional Center

650 S. White Horse Pike

Hammonton, NJ 08037

609.567.2355

Mays Landing Shore Health Park

5401 Harding Hwy (Rt. 40)

Mays Landing, NJ 08330

609.909.0700

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TheView Editor:

Gina L. Biagi

Administrator

Editorial Committee:

Sydney L. Tyson MD, MPH

Missie Errickson

EYE ASSOCIATES

Newsletter

Volume 19, Issue 55

WINTER

2015

Sydney L. Tyson, MD, MPH

Barnard A. Kaplan, MD

Karl A. Holzinger, MD

Hugo M. Linares, DO

Mark L. Moster, MD

Robert Penne, MD

Steven Bachinsky, OD

Lawrence J. Mroz, OD

Drew Ricchiuti, OD

Stefanie Haines, OD

Arthur L. Siegel, OD

Dr. Tyson Speaks At National Ophthalmology

Convention-American Academy of Ophthalmology

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By Eye Associates….

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

For more information on

NO DROP Cataract Surgery

just ask any of our employees...

Dr. Tyson contributes to Ophthalmology Secrets in Color, 4th edition. This book

was written to be a reference in Ophthalmology. From basic science to problems

of the aging eye, it covers everything you need to stay abreast of the latest in this

broad specialty. It’s been a bestselling volume in the popular Secret Series, its

Q&A format, helpful lists and tables, and informal tone combine

to make reference fast, easy, and enjoyable.

Dr. Tyson wrote the chapter titled; Techniques of Cataract

Surgery. In this chapter he talks about the procedure itself

including some pictures of the procedure. He ends the chapter

with his opinion of trends in Cataract Surgery as well as what he

feels is the future of this procedure. “I love to teach others what

I have learned in my years of practice”, said Dr. Tyson. “It has

been my pleasure teaching at Wills Eye Hospital for years.

DR. TYSON CONTRIBUTES TO

OPHTHALMOLOGY SECRETS IN COLOR, 4th EDITION

Dr. Tyson was asked to lecture at the last AAO conference in

November in Las Vegas about the NO DROP Cataract Surgery

procedure. He has been doing this procedure for almost two years.

Showing other physicians the procedure as well as his results

encourages other Ophthalmologist to switch to NO DROP as well.

“NO DROP Cataract Surgery is effective,

timesaving, hassle free, convenient and

easy for the patients” states Dr. Tyson.

And as for the surgeon, it’s just the

right thing to do for your patients!”

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

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WHAT IS A…..???

Every year Eye Associates’ employees select a Charity Project to assist and help others in need or with no

family around the Holiday Season. This year we selected the CODE BLUE project. We decided to assist

Eric, who works for CSI, our courier and cleaning company. This project is near and dear to his heart. Eric

is a loyal, dedicated volunteer with CODE BLUE. Eric works very hard and puts in many volunteer hours

to help the homeless keep warm and out of freezing cold weather in the winter months. He has actually

driven around and picked up people in need. He told me that there is a great need for warm clothing: jeans,

coats, gloves, hats, scarves, boots, hoodies. NEW OR OLD...any size ! “All you need to do is ask of our

employees and they deliver” states Dr. Tyson. “Our whole team at Eye Associates and SurgiCenter of

Vineland got together especially after hearing first hand from Eric of CODE BLUE’S dire need so they can

help others”.

What is Code Blue ?

Code Blue is an alert declared whenever temperatures drop below the

freezing point and weather conditions pose a danger to the homeless

population. The Code Blue Alert allows authorities to take homeless

people to local shelters known as Warming Centers. NJ has a network

of agencies throughout most counties. These shelters provide a warm

place to sleep, warm food & clothing. Eric volunteers at the Vineland

agency Warming Center.

“We hope to make another person’s holiday a little bit happier with

warm clothing and some personal attention knowing that others do

care about them!” states Gina Biagi, Administrator.

Eric, volunteer with CODE BLUE and employee of CSI Cleaning

Services stands with Dr. Tyson thanking him for his support in this

project that means so much to him but more importantly to those

that find themselves homeless and cold.

“2015 GIVING BACK PROJECT”

GLAUCOMA TEST—TONOMETRY

What it tests: Gauges the pressure inside your

eyes, which goes up if you have glaucoma.

How it works: First we use special eye drops to

numb your eyes. Using a little probe on the slit

lamp, we gently press on each cornea to measure

eye pressure. It doesn’t hurt, and the numbing

drops wear off in about 20 minutes.

VISUAL FIELD TEST What it tests: Detects blind spots in your vision

due to glaucoma, retina problems, a stroke or

other ailments.

How it works: You’ll cover one eye and stare

straight ahead with the other. You may watch a

screen as dots of light flash. You’ll press a button

each time you see a dot, enabling a computer to

map your field of vision.

Join us !!! We are holding Cataract Coffee Talks monthly at

our SurgiCenter in Vineland. We developed this program in order to

make our patients feel comfortable and more informed prior to their

surgery. Anyone in the community who wants to learn more are also

welcome to attend. You will be meeting our Nurse Manager, Stacey. She

will be discussing Cataract Surgery and the new technical advances now

available. We will educate you from pre-op to post-op. You will have the

opportunity to get any of your questions answered as well.

Stacey will also talk about our “DROPLESS™” Cataract

Surgery…a NEW benefit for all of our Cataract patients to enjoy...!!!

Of course….coffee and goodies will be served. If you are interested in

attending, ask when the next Cataract Coffee Talk is scheduled…….

reserve your spot today !

Ask one of our staff to put you on the RSVP list !!

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Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

Cataract Coffee TalkCataract Coffee Talk

We hear people telling their children all the time that “Sitting close to the television can damage their eyes”. Is this true or false ??

False. Children focus at close distance without eyestrain better than adults. They often develop the habit of holding reading materials close to their eyes or sitting right in front of the television.

There is no evidence that this damages their eyes, and the habit usually diminishes as children grow older. Children with nearsightedness sometimes sit close to the television in order to see the images more clearly. But it’s safe to say it doesn't damage their eyes…

And by the way….eating carrots does not improve your vision. You can tell your children that so they eat their veggies....we won’t say a word !! Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is essential for sight, but many other foods contain this vitamin. A well balanced diet, with or without carrots, provide all the vitamin A necessary for good vision.

TV AND YOUR CHILDRENS EYES….WHAT IS THE TRUTH ?

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

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Remember Your Eyes When it Comes to

Fighting the Signs of Aging

Here are some tips for protecting your sight….. It’s commonplace for many people to take steps to fight common signs of

aging. Americans spend billions of dollars each year to improve the way they

look. Far too many, however, forget about the steps they should take to protect

how they see. An estimated 43 million Americans will face vision loss or

blindness from age-related eye diseases by 2020.

Adults should know that recent advances in eye care have made it more

possible than ever to have good vision in your senior years. But, to achieve

this, you’ll need to adopt some healthy habits early on, and see our doctors as

requested.

It’s all about the baseline Get a baseline comprehensive eye exam, ideally when you turn 40. This is when

age-related eye changes often begin to occur. Some conditions have noticeable

symptoms early on. If a disease is identified, they can track it and provide t

reatment to help prevent it from getting worse.

Keep an Eye on Family History

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts and other eye

diseases can be inherited. If you have a close relative with AMD, you have a 50

percent chance of developing the condition. A family history of glaucoma

increases your chances by four to nine times. So, you should inform us about

your family's eye health history. This can help him or her make an earlier

diagnosis and save your vision.

Eat for Your Eyes Studies have shown that some foods are good for eye health as well as general

health. These foods include citrus fruits, vegetable oils, dark green leafy greens

and cold water fish such as salmon and tuna. So pile them on!

Know (and Control) Your Numbers

High blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose (sugar) levels all increase

the risk of vision loss from an eye disease. Watch these numbers and try to keep

them under control. This will not only help your eyes, but also your overall

health.

We are glad you read the tips above, please feel free to ask any of

us any questions you may have. We are in this together...we care

about your eyes too !

Sydney L. Tyson, MD, MPH Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Owner and Chief Medical Director

What do you call a deer without

eyes ?

Answer: No idea

Where do you send a

depressed eye ?

Answer: To the low vision doctor

What music do Eye Doctors listen to ?

Answer: itunes