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THE
View An Eye Opening Newsletter
By Eye Associateshellip
Main Office
Vineland
251 South Lincoln Avenue
Vineland NJ 08361
8566918188
Cherry Hill South Jersey Medical Center
1401 Rt 70 East
Cherry Hill NJ 08034
8564285797
Blackwood Blackwood Medical Center
141 Black Horse Pike
Blackwood NJ 08012
8562276262
Hammonton 777 Professional Center
777 S White Horse Pike
Hammonton NJ 08037
6095672355
Mays Landing Shore Health Park
5401 Harding Hwy (Rt 40)
Mays Landing NJ 08330
6099090700
800-922-1766 wwwsjeyeassociatescom
TheView Editor
Gina L Biagi
Administrator
Editorial Committee
Barnard A Kaplan MD
Sydney L Tyson MD MPH
Missie Errickson
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
EYE ASSOCIATES
Newsletter
Volume 12 Issue 43
SUMMER 2012
Barnard A Kaplan MD
Sydney L Tyson MD MPH
Karl A Holzinger MD
Saul Bresalier DO FAOCO
Jonathan M Gloth MD
Mark L Moster MD
Robert Penne MD
Steven Bachinsky OD
Lawrence J Mroz OD
Drew Ricchiuti OD
Your Amazing Eyes
Did you know that your eyes are the most complex organs you
possess except your brain Thats right In fact your eyes are
composed of more than two million working parts and can process
36000 bits of information every hour
Here are some more facts about your amazing eyes
The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the
human body for the job that they do They are 100 times more powerful
than they need to be
Your eyelids and the external muscles of your eyes need rest and the
lubrication of your eyes requires replenishment but your eyes themselves
never need rest
Your eyes will focus on about 50 things per second
The eye of a human can
distinguish 500 shades of gray
The cornea of the eye is one of the
only living tissues in the human
body that does not contain any
blood vessels
Your eyelashes have an average
life span of five months and the
entire length of all the eyelashes
shed by a human in a lifetime is
over 98 feet
It is almost impossible to sneeze with your eyes open
The reason your nose runs when you cry is because the tears from the eyes
drain into the nose
About half of your brain is involved in the seeing process
The eye cannot be transplanted because it is connected to the brain by the
optic nerve which cannot be reconnected once it has been severed The
cornea can be transplanted
Your eyes contribute towards about 85 of your total knowledge
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Volume 12 Issue 43 Page 2
Did you know that only about 95 percent of animals have eyes Some are very simple
picking up only light and dark conditions while others are more complex Here are some
more interesting eye facts about our animal friends
A chameleonrsquos eyes can look in different directions at the same time
Many hamsters blink only one eye at a time
Dogs cannot see the difference between red and green
Cats can distinguish yellow blue and green hues but their eyes are best at detecting movement and
shades of gray
Butterflies can distinguish colors in the center of a flower that humans cannot see This ability aids in
pollination
Fish have no eyelids
Ants and flies have compound eyes meaning each eye is made up of many smaller eyes These
compound eyes are better at detecting fast movements
An eagle can see a rabbit about one mile away
The giant squid has the largest eye on earth It is 18 inches wide or about the size of a large
watermelon
Surgeons develop their skills during years of medical school internship residency and even fellowship
But how do practicing surgeons keep up with new technology and new skills
For conceptual education surgeons learn the same way as other professionals There are journal articles
seminars courses books and webinars But for hands-on surgical training the best way is through use of a
ldquowet labrdquo
A wet lab is a mock operating room used for surgeon practice The anatomy of a pig eye is closest to a
human eye So after hogs are processed the eyes are made available to ophthalmologists and other eye
researchers so surgeons can practice and research can be conducted
Typically wet labs are offered in medical schools or at large medical conferences
Every so often however we are able to set up a wet lab at Eye AssociatesSurgiCenter
of Vineland
The Surgeons at Eye AssociatesSurgiCenter of Vineland are always learninghellipit is our promise to you
our patients that we will continue to learn new skills and stay up to date with all new technology
How Do Our Surgeons Learn New Skills
Those Interesting Animal Eyes
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
Manger 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
Of coursehellipcoffee and goodies will be served If you are interested in attending ask
when the next Cataract Coffee Talk is scheduledhelliphellipreserve your spot today Ask one
of our staff to put you on the RSVP list
Volume 12 Issue 43 Page 3
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Cataract Coffee TalkCataract Coffee Talk
Patient Satisfaction Survey Results are in
We recently put out a survey to our patients to see how we are doing The professional quality of
your eye care Is our concern It is important to us to be certain that we are providing you with first
class care special and personal attention Your concerns and suggestions are important to us
We were overwhelmed with the response of our surveys And we appreciate the comments
provided to us by many of youhellipsuch as ldquoYour staff is friendly and courteous making you feel at
ease instead nervousrdquo and ldquoI appreciated everything you are doing for me at Eye Associatesrdquo and ldquoI
enjoy going to Eye Associates because everyone is very nice and caring as well as professional I
have referred many of my friends to you already rdquo We thank everyone for their comments and
compliments
In this graph 1 is the lowest grade and 5 is the highest
grade These results are excellent and we are proud to
share them with you We are proud of our 93 This
is the highest grade possible
Also for those who participated in this survey their
names went into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate
at Eye Associates
The winners at each office location
VinelandmdashRita Mangino
BlackwoodmdashRobert A King Sr
Mays LandingmdashCheryl Guzman
Cherry HillmdashBonnie Beegal
HammontonmdashDonald F Reeves
3 4
5
Patient Satisfaction Survey Results
1-0
2-0
3-2
4-5
5-93
WOW
Thank
You
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners
and
THANK YOU AGAIN to all of our
patients who participated in our survey
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Barnard A Kaplan MD Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Imagine enjoying life with less
dependence on contacts or glasses
Free LASIK Consultation
Please call or ask any of our staff to schedule your free
LASIK consultation TODAY
0 FINANCING AVAILABLEmdash12-24 MONTHS
EYE ASSOCIATES
Newsletter
Sydney L Tyson MD MPH Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Roasted Carrots
Carrots cut up in
any fashion
Olive Oil
Garlic
Pepper Put all ingredients in a bowl with a lid shake and then put in a roasting pan Bake at 350 until done Test with a fork This is a very healthy and quick way to make ANY vegetable Try it yoursquoll like it
Facts About Pink Eye
If your eyes are red itching and burning and have a discharge you may have
what is commonly called pink eye
The medical term is conjunctivitis
because it is an inflammation or
infection of the conjunctiva the
transparent membrane that lines
your eyelid and part of your eyeball
The inflammation causes the small
blood vessels in the conjunctiva to
become more prominent giving a
pink or red cast to your eyes
Conjunctivitis can be caused by
bacteria a virus or an allergy If it is caused by an allergy it should improve
once the allergy is treated and the allergen removed but may need treatment with
drops Bacterial conjunctivitis responds to antibiotics Just as a cold must run its
course so must viral conjunctivitis which often is caused by the same family
virus These types of conjunctivitis are not a serious health risk if diagnosed
promptly
Certain forms of conjunctivitis can become serious and sight-threatening
They include conjunctivitis caused by gonorrhea chlamydia or certain strains of
the adenovirus Differentiating these types of infections is sometimes difficult
and an exam is necessary
Conjunctivitis can be highly contagious but there are steps you can take to
lower your risk First wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face
If someone in your household has pink eye do not share washcloths towels
pillowcases mascara or eyeliner with them
Pink eye is something we treat often If you suspect that you have
conjunctivitis call us to set up an appointment to seek for relief of your
symptoms and to reduce your risk of complications All of our doctors offer
these treatments
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Volume 12 Issue 43 Page 2
Did you know that only about 95 percent of animals have eyes Some are very simple
picking up only light and dark conditions while others are more complex Here are some
more interesting eye facts about our animal friends
A chameleonrsquos eyes can look in different directions at the same time
Many hamsters blink only one eye at a time
Dogs cannot see the difference between red and green
Cats can distinguish yellow blue and green hues but their eyes are best at detecting movement and
shades of gray
Butterflies can distinguish colors in the center of a flower that humans cannot see This ability aids in
pollination
Fish have no eyelids
Ants and flies have compound eyes meaning each eye is made up of many smaller eyes These
compound eyes are better at detecting fast movements
An eagle can see a rabbit about one mile away
The giant squid has the largest eye on earth It is 18 inches wide or about the size of a large
watermelon
Surgeons develop their skills during years of medical school internship residency and even fellowship
But how do practicing surgeons keep up with new technology and new skills
For conceptual education surgeons learn the same way as other professionals There are journal articles
seminars courses books and webinars But for hands-on surgical training the best way is through use of a
ldquowet labrdquo
A wet lab is a mock operating room used for surgeon practice The anatomy of a pig eye is closest to a
human eye So after hogs are processed the eyes are made available to ophthalmologists and other eye
researchers so surgeons can practice and research can be conducted
Typically wet labs are offered in medical schools or at large medical conferences
Every so often however we are able to set up a wet lab at Eye AssociatesSurgiCenter
of Vineland
The Surgeons at Eye AssociatesSurgiCenter of Vineland are always learninghellipit is our promise to you
our patients that we will continue to learn new skills and stay up to date with all new technology
How Do Our Surgeons Learn New Skills
Those Interesting Animal Eyes
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
Manger 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
Of coursehellipcoffee and goodies will be served If you are interested in attending ask
when the next Cataract Coffee Talk is scheduledhelliphellipreserve your spot today Ask one
of our staff to put you on the RSVP list
Volume 12 Issue 43 Page 3
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Cataract Coffee TalkCataract Coffee Talk
Patient Satisfaction Survey Results are in
We recently put out a survey to our patients to see how we are doing The professional quality of
your eye care Is our concern It is important to us to be certain that we are providing you with first
class care special and personal attention Your concerns and suggestions are important to us
We were overwhelmed with the response of our surveys And we appreciate the comments
provided to us by many of youhellipsuch as ldquoYour staff is friendly and courteous making you feel at
ease instead nervousrdquo and ldquoI appreciated everything you are doing for me at Eye Associatesrdquo and ldquoI
enjoy going to Eye Associates because everyone is very nice and caring as well as professional I
have referred many of my friends to you already rdquo We thank everyone for their comments and
compliments
In this graph 1 is the lowest grade and 5 is the highest
grade These results are excellent and we are proud to
share them with you We are proud of our 93 This
is the highest grade possible
Also for those who participated in this survey their
names went into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate
at Eye Associates
The winners at each office location
VinelandmdashRita Mangino
BlackwoodmdashRobert A King Sr
Mays LandingmdashCheryl Guzman
Cherry HillmdashBonnie Beegal
HammontonmdashDonald F Reeves
3 4
5
Patient Satisfaction Survey Results
1-0
2-0
3-2
4-5
5-93
WOW
Thank
You
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners
and
THANK YOU AGAIN to all of our
patients who participated in our survey
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Barnard A Kaplan MD Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Imagine enjoying life with less
dependence on contacts or glasses
Free LASIK Consultation
Please call or ask any of our staff to schedule your free
LASIK consultation TODAY
0 FINANCING AVAILABLEmdash12-24 MONTHS
EYE ASSOCIATES
Newsletter
Sydney L Tyson MD MPH Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Roasted Carrots
Carrots cut up in
any fashion
Olive Oil
Garlic
Pepper Put all ingredients in a bowl with a lid shake and then put in a roasting pan Bake at 350 until done Test with a fork This is a very healthy and quick way to make ANY vegetable Try it yoursquoll like it
Facts About Pink Eye
If your eyes are red itching and burning and have a discharge you may have
what is commonly called pink eye
The medical term is conjunctivitis
because it is an inflammation or
infection of the conjunctiva the
transparent membrane that lines
your eyelid and part of your eyeball
The inflammation causes the small
blood vessels in the conjunctiva to
become more prominent giving a
pink or red cast to your eyes
Conjunctivitis can be caused by
bacteria a virus or an allergy If it is caused by an allergy it should improve
once the allergy is treated and the allergen removed but may need treatment with
drops Bacterial conjunctivitis responds to antibiotics Just as a cold must run its
course so must viral conjunctivitis which often is caused by the same family
virus These types of conjunctivitis are not a serious health risk if diagnosed
promptly
Certain forms of conjunctivitis can become serious and sight-threatening
They include conjunctivitis caused by gonorrhea chlamydia or certain strains of
the adenovirus Differentiating these types of infections is sometimes difficult
and an exam is necessary
Conjunctivitis can be highly contagious but there are steps you can take to
lower your risk First wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face
If someone in your household has pink eye do not share washcloths towels
pillowcases mascara or eyeliner with them
Pink eye is something we treat often If you suspect that you have
conjunctivitis call us to set up an appointment to seek for relief of your
symptoms and to reduce your risk of complications All of our doctors offer
these treatments
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
Manger 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
Of coursehellipcoffee and goodies will be served If you are interested in attending ask
when the next Cataract Coffee Talk is scheduledhelliphellipreserve your spot today Ask one
of our staff to put you on the RSVP list
Volume 12 Issue 43 Page 3
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Cataract Coffee TalkCataract Coffee Talk
Patient Satisfaction Survey Results are in
We recently put out a survey to our patients to see how we are doing The professional quality of
your eye care Is our concern It is important to us to be certain that we are providing you with first
class care special and personal attention Your concerns and suggestions are important to us
We were overwhelmed with the response of our surveys And we appreciate the comments
provided to us by many of youhellipsuch as ldquoYour staff is friendly and courteous making you feel at
ease instead nervousrdquo and ldquoI appreciated everything you are doing for me at Eye Associatesrdquo and ldquoI
enjoy going to Eye Associates because everyone is very nice and caring as well as professional I
have referred many of my friends to you already rdquo We thank everyone for their comments and
compliments
In this graph 1 is the lowest grade and 5 is the highest
grade These results are excellent and we are proud to
share them with you We are proud of our 93 This
is the highest grade possible
Also for those who participated in this survey their
names went into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate
at Eye Associates
The winners at each office location
VinelandmdashRita Mangino
BlackwoodmdashRobert A King Sr
Mays LandingmdashCheryl Guzman
Cherry HillmdashBonnie Beegal
HammontonmdashDonald F Reeves
3 4
5
Patient Satisfaction Survey Results
1-0
2-0
3-2
4-5
5-93
WOW
Thank
You
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners
and
THANK YOU AGAIN to all of our
patients who participated in our survey
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Barnard A Kaplan MD Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Imagine enjoying life with less
dependence on contacts or glasses
Free LASIK Consultation
Please call or ask any of our staff to schedule your free
LASIK consultation TODAY
0 FINANCING AVAILABLEmdash12-24 MONTHS
EYE ASSOCIATES
Newsletter
Sydney L Tyson MD MPH Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Roasted Carrots
Carrots cut up in
any fashion
Olive Oil
Garlic
Pepper Put all ingredients in a bowl with a lid shake and then put in a roasting pan Bake at 350 until done Test with a fork This is a very healthy and quick way to make ANY vegetable Try it yoursquoll like it
Facts About Pink Eye
If your eyes are red itching and burning and have a discharge you may have
what is commonly called pink eye
The medical term is conjunctivitis
because it is an inflammation or
infection of the conjunctiva the
transparent membrane that lines
your eyelid and part of your eyeball
The inflammation causes the small
blood vessels in the conjunctiva to
become more prominent giving a
pink or red cast to your eyes
Conjunctivitis can be caused by
bacteria a virus or an allergy If it is caused by an allergy it should improve
once the allergy is treated and the allergen removed but may need treatment with
drops Bacterial conjunctivitis responds to antibiotics Just as a cold must run its
course so must viral conjunctivitis which often is caused by the same family
virus These types of conjunctivitis are not a serious health risk if diagnosed
promptly
Certain forms of conjunctivitis can become serious and sight-threatening
They include conjunctivitis caused by gonorrhea chlamydia or certain strains of
the adenovirus Differentiating these types of infections is sometimes difficult
and an exam is necessary
Conjunctivitis can be highly contagious but there are steps you can take to
lower your risk First wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face
If someone in your household has pink eye do not share washcloths towels
pillowcases mascara or eyeliner with them
Pink eye is something we treat often If you suspect that you have
conjunctivitis call us to set up an appointment to seek for relief of your
symptoms and to reduce your risk of complications All of our doctors offer
these treatments
Eye AssociatesYour clear Choice for Lifestyle Vision
Barnard A Kaplan MD Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Imagine enjoying life with less
dependence on contacts or glasses
Free LASIK Consultation
Please call or ask any of our staff to schedule your free
LASIK consultation TODAY
0 FINANCING AVAILABLEmdash12-24 MONTHS
EYE ASSOCIATES
Newsletter
Sydney L Tyson MD MPH Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Roasted Carrots
Carrots cut up in
any fashion
Olive Oil
Garlic
Pepper Put all ingredients in a bowl with a lid shake and then put in a roasting pan Bake at 350 until done Test with a fork This is a very healthy and quick way to make ANY vegetable Try it yoursquoll like it
Facts About Pink Eye
If your eyes are red itching and burning and have a discharge you may have
what is commonly called pink eye
The medical term is conjunctivitis
because it is an inflammation or
infection of the conjunctiva the
transparent membrane that lines
your eyelid and part of your eyeball
The inflammation causes the small
blood vessels in the conjunctiva to
become more prominent giving a
pink or red cast to your eyes
Conjunctivitis can be caused by
bacteria a virus or an allergy If it is caused by an allergy it should improve
once the allergy is treated and the allergen removed but may need treatment with
drops Bacterial conjunctivitis responds to antibiotics Just as a cold must run its
course so must viral conjunctivitis which often is caused by the same family
virus These types of conjunctivitis are not a serious health risk if diagnosed
promptly
Certain forms of conjunctivitis can become serious and sight-threatening
They include conjunctivitis caused by gonorrhea chlamydia or certain strains of
the adenovirus Differentiating these types of infections is sometimes difficult
and an exam is necessary
Conjunctivitis can be highly contagious but there are steps you can take to
lower your risk First wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face
If someone in your household has pink eye do not share washcloths towels
pillowcases mascara or eyeliner with them
Pink eye is something we treat often If you suspect that you have
conjunctivitis call us to set up an appointment to seek for relief of your
symptoms and to reduce your risk of complications All of our doctors offer
these treatments