by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 19, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health
Alphagan (brimonidine 0.1%, 0.15% and 0.2%, Allergan) has been used for diminishing or eliminating large pupil size related to night vision problems following refractive surgery. One study showed that Alphagan significantly decreased pupil size under nighttime...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 15, 2022 | Children, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health, Myopia
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder that is usually diagnosed before age 20. Myopia affects your distance vision. You can see objects that are near well, but have trouble viewing objects that are far, such as grocery store aisle...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 8, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health, Genetics, Optometry
The pupil is the opening or hole in the center of the iris (the structure that gives our eyes their color). The function of the pupil is to allow light to enter the eye so it can be focused on the retina to begin the process of sight. Typically, the pupils appear...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 10, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Injury
Solar retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by extreme and prolonged light exposure. The retina is the layer of tissue in the back of the eye that is most sensitive to light. This type of eye injury is often associated with sun or solar eclipse viewing. However,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 17, 2022 | Children, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, General Health, Genetics
Sickle cell retinopathy is present in some patients with sickle cell disease. In sickle cell retinopathy, blockage of blood vessels in the retina and choroid results in abnormal blood vessel growth and thinning of the retina. These physical changes and their...
