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...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 5, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Myopia
If your child has myopia—also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness—you are not alone. This condition is becoming more and more common. In fact, experts predict it will affect more than 50% of the world’s population by 2050. The good news is that there are now...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 3, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
Most people are aware of the skin cancer risks associated with too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. It’s why we carefully apply sunscreen before heading out the door. But did you know that it’s just as important to protect your eyes? Research shows that more...
