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On July 7, 2010, Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed about the circle contact lenses that are worn by pop star Lady Gaga in her "Bad Romance" video and how young women are trying to copy the pop star. The circle contact lens cover not only the iris, but part of the whites in your eye to make your eyes appear bigger and anime-looking. Dr. Fromer discusses how these types of lenses can contribute to vision loss and infection. Click here to read the article.

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Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed from News 12 The Bronx on January 21st, 2008. Dr. Fromer discussed the fact that African-Americans are more likely to get glaucoma at an early age. The eye disease is caused by fluid build up in the eye. The pressure damages the optic nerve and can cause blindness. But quick and painless tests can determine if someone has glaucoma. Aside from African-Americans, other groups high at risk for developing glaucoma are people with diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, extreme near sightedness, or a family history of the disease.
On August 27^th, 2007 Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed by Molly Rokasy from News 12 The Bronx about the importance of annual eye exams before the start of the school year. “Many vision problems begin at an early age in childhood, so it is important for children to receive proper eye care. Early detection and treatment are essential to preventing conditions that could potentially cause problems or vision loss,” said Dr. Fromer. He also talked about the signs parents should be aware of, and since many eye and vision conditions present no obvious symptoms children should receive annual eye exams.
On July 9^th, 2007 Andrea Grymes from News 12, The Bronx interviewed Dr. Mark Fromer about the importance of wearing sunglasses with ultraviolet protection. The segment compared several costly sunglasses to economical pairs to see if they provide sufficient ultraviolet protection. The results were surprising. “You don’t have to pay a fortune to get adequate protection from ultraviolet rays,” said Dr. Fromer. He also pointed out that large lenses give better coverage to the skin around the eyes.

Channel 12 News featured Fromer Eye Centers on February 19^th, 2007. Dr. Mark Fromer spoke about the significant problem of visual impairment in the Hispanic community, especially in women. Hispanic women are almost twice as likely to be visually impaired compared to men due to cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma combined. “Early detection and access to eye care services could significantly decrease the burden of visual loss in this community, and it is the best defense against age-related eye diseases” said Dr. Fromer.

On November 20^th, 2006 news correspondent, Andrea Grymes from News 12 The Bronx interviewed Dr. Mark Fromer on the basics of the dry eye syndrome and its prevention. Dr. Fromer spoke about the condition that affects an estimated 3.2 million American women and 1.6 million American men over age 50, but many younger people also are bothered by it. Hispanic and Asian women are more likely to be affected by the symptoms of chronic dry eye.
There is no cure for chronic dry eye. But you can help prevent evaporation of your tears by avoiding environments that can cause dryness. Dr. Fromer spoke about the new eye drop called Restasis, that in 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved. This treatment increases the body's ability to produce its own natural, healthy tears by treating one underlying cause of the disease---inflammation.

The program was aired in the Bronx and Brooklyn.

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On June 19^th, 2006 News 12 Bronx featured Fromer Eye Centers, this time Dr. Mark Fromer spoke about the extreme importance of sunglasses with 100% ultraviolet protection and that includes both UVA and UVB.
"Many people think that sunglasses are just for fashion, they are not they are mainly for protection, the main things that we try to protect against with sunglasses are cataracts, macular degeneration ,growths on the cornea which are called Pterygium and skin cancer at the lids" said Dr. Mark Fromer.
On September 27^th, 2005, Channel 12 News once again featured Fromer Eye Centers, this time highlighting the latest in cataract surgery. Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed by news correspondent, Tom Wait. He spoke about how most patients who undergo cataract surgery are still forced to rely on reading glasses or bifocals to see clearly close up. However, a breakthrough in implant surgery is now allowing cataract patients an excellent chance of freedom from glasses. The ReSTOR® IOL is the first lens that enables cataract patients to see significantly better at all distances (near, far, and in between ) without reading glasses or bifocals.
Dr. Fromer also spoke about the importance of eye care, especially in the high-risk populations, such as in the African American and Hispanic communities. The news segment stressed the importance of early detection, and regular eye examination.
Channel 12 News once again featured Fromer Eye Centers, this time highlighting diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Mark Fromer spoke with reporter Sherry Sagan about the importance of eye care among diabetics, especially in the high-risk populations, like Hispanic and African American Communities. There is an increasing number of diabetics, with poor control of their blood sugar, and delayed eye examination, their vision is already affected and damaged by the time they see an ophthalmologist. The news segment stressed the importance of early detection, and regular eye examination.
The program aired on January 17^th, 2005.
Doctors say African-Americans are at high risk for the eye disease glaucoma. Glaucoma is a blinding disease that the eye doctor Mark Fromer says he sees too many cases of in the Bronx. Doctors say African-Americans are more likely to get glaucoma at an early age. The eye disease is caused by fluid build up in the eye. The pressure damages the optic nerve and can cause blindness. But quick and painless tests can determine if someone has glaucoma. Aside from African-Americans, other groups high at risk for developing glaucoma are people with diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, extreme near sightedness, or a family history of the disease.
The program aired on January 16^th, 2005
Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed by Michelle Seavers from News 12 The Bronx, on public awareness and glaucoma screening in the African American community. Dr. Fromer was interviewed for bringing state of the art glaucoma eye care to Bronx.
The program aired on January 15^th 2004.
Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed and filmed by Michelle Seavers from News 12 The Bronx. Dr. Fromer preformed Laser Vision Correction on Dr. Chaula Patel, using Custom Laser treatment (CustomVue). This new technology was FDA approved in August of 2003. Dr. Fromer was the first physician to bring Custom Laser treatment to the Bronx.
The program was aired on August 25^th 2003.

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Cyrus TV

On December 18, 2007, Dr. Susan Fromer was interviewed live on the
Medical Insight program on Cyrus TV. Cyrus TV is New York's first
Farsi-language television station, hosted and produced by Dr. Helen
Shirazi. During this program, Dr. Susan Fromer discussed the vision
problems that occur by age including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular
degeneration. Dr. Fromer went on answering the callers' questions from
around the country.

HITN (Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network)

On June 26^th 2007, Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed live on HITN (Hispanic information & Telecommunications Network), by Malin Falu. On this program Dr. Fromer answered the callers’ questions regarding eye disease.

Televisa Station

On March 28^th 2007, Marisa Cespedes from Televisa Station interviewed Dr. Mark Fromer about the affects of BOTOX® Cosmetic on patients with migraine headaches. In this segment Dr. Fromer discussed how BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used to treat many conditions. It can also reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes. In 2002 BOTOX® Cosmetic was FDA approved for cosmetic use; some patients who had received BOTOX® Cosmetic for cosmetic reasons reported that their headaches or migraines also improved.

Viva America

On August 25^th, 2006 Viva America featured Fromer Eye Centers, highlighting diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Mark Fromer spoke with the reporter Tatiana Bascope about the importance of eye care among diabetics, especially in the high-risk populations, like Hispanic Communities. There is an increasing number of diabetics, with poor control of their blood sugar, and delayed eye examination, their vision is already affected and damaged by the time they see an ophthalmologist. The segment stressed the importance of early detection, and regular eye examination.

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WB11 News, New York

On July 10^th, 2006 WB11 News interviewed Dr. Mark Fromer regarding the latest research on cigarette smoking, macular degeneration and its contribution to blindness in America.
"Smoking specifically can damage the blood vessels and the tissues of the retina which are extremely vascular. In addition there can be decreased oxygen, which can damage the retina as well. People who stop smoking still have an increased risk of developing macular degeneration. Right now we eat a lot of processed foods leading to obesity. We need to eat omega three fatty acids to reduce tissue damage allow more oxygenation to our tissues and to help repair the cells in our body," said Dr. Fromer.
On July 3^rd, 2006 WB11 featured Fromer Eye Centers, Dr. Mark Fromer spoke about the extreme importance of sunglasses with 100% ultraviolet protection and that includes both UVA and UVB.
" In the short-term, people who spend long hours on the beach without adequate eye protection can develop photokeratitis, which is a reversible sunburn of the cornea. It's painful and can result in temporary loss of vision. Many people think that sunglasses are just for fashion, they are not they are mainly for protection, the main things that we try to protect against with sunglasses are cataracts, macular degeneration ,growths on the cornea which are called tritium and skin cancer at the lids" said Dr. Mark Fromer.

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Discovery Health Channel

Dr. Mark Fromer was featured on the Discovery Health Channel on December 29^th of 2000. Dr. Fromer was followed for three months on a daily basis to gain insight into the day in the life of one of New York City’s most respected eye surgeons.

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