by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 1, 2026 | Eye Conditions
Amblyopia, commonly called “lazy eye,” is a condition in which vision does not develop normally in one eye, or sometimes both eyes, during childhood. The brain and eye are not working together as they should, so the brain begins to rely more on the stronger eye. As a...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 15, 2026 | Glaucoma
A new study is drawing attention to a possible link between tadalafil, a common medication for erectile dysfunction (ED), and glaucoma. Tadalafil is best known by its brand name Cialis. It belongs to a group of medications called phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors....
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 4, 2026 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
When vision begins to decline, many people assume it is simply part of getting older. A little more difficulty reading. Trouble seeing at night. Increasing dependence on brighter lights or larger print. Because these changes can develop gradually, it can be tempting...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 18, 2026 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, General Health
Treating ocular inflammation can be challenging, especially when inflammation continues despite standard therapy. For ophthalmologists caring for patients with difficult-to-treat disease, Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) offers another option to...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 13, 2026 | Eye Care, General Health, Genetics, Optometry
The term “mRNA” became familiar to many people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because it was part of the technology behind the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, some people understandably came to think of mRNA as something artificial or potentially dangerous. The...
