by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 15, 2021 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, General Health
If you search the web for “Halloween contact lenses” you’re likely to find several online retailers who sell them. But, even though they are easy to obtain, you should steer clear of any decorative contact lens that you can obtain online without a prescription. What’s...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 8, 2021 | COVID, General Health
A set of 7 symptoms, considered together, can be used to maximize detection of COVID-19 in the community. The rapid detection of the COVID-19 infection in the community is key to ensuring efficient control of transmission. When testing capacity is limited, it is...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 17, 2021 | General Health
Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh), also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop. Hair pulling from the scalp...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 10, 2021 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, General Health
Although many things have changed since COVID-19 first made its appearance, the way you care for your contact lenses should remain the same. Simply continue to practice safe care hygiene habits, advises the CDC, and follow the recommendations of your eye care...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 31, 2021 | Eye Care, Optometry
With the fall semester quickly coming up, cramming for exams can affect more than bedtime routines (or lack thereof). Sustained hours spent studying and researching can have a significant effect on how your eyes feel, particularly when the work is performed on a...
