by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 25, 2024 | Eye Conditions, Genetics
Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a rare and serious genetic disorder that makes people extremely sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. This condition affects the skin, eyes, and sometimes the nervous system. It happens because of problems with certain genes...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 18, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a vision development disorder where an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. It usually begins during infancy or early childhood and is the most common...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 11, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Synchysis scintillans and asteroid hyalosis are both conditions involving opacities in the vitreous humor of the eye, but they have different characteristics and causes. Synchysis Scintillans Cause: Typically occurs after significant ocular injury, inflammation, or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 3, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
What are Demodex Mites? Demodex mites are microscopic parasites that naturally inhabit the skin of mammals, including humans. Of the two known species that infest humans, Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, the former primarily resides in hair follicles, while...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 27, 2024 | Eye Care, Genetics
Eye color, often noted for its beauty and uniqueness, is a captivating blend of genetics, evolution, and biology. The color of our eyes is determined by the pigmentation of the iris and the scattering of light by the translucent fibers within the iris. The interplay...