by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 13, 2022 | General Health
COVID-19 vaccines protect you from getting sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says people who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are well-protected from serious illness and dying from the disease. But millions of...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 6, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health
It may seem weird but sunglasses are just as important in winter as they are in summer. The same UV rays that give us sunburns on the beach are just as dangerous on a snowy mountain. Even if most of our skin is covered by thick layers of snow gear, our eyes can still...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 28, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) syndrome is an autoimmune disease–that is, a disease in which the immune system turns against the body’s own cells. In Sjögren’s syndrome, the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Other parts...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 11, 2021 | Children, Eye Care
Most people don’t know that babies have to learn how to see. It might seem strange, since using our eyes is something we do automatically all day, but babies need to develop a number of visual skills in order to effectively use their eyes and process what...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 11, 2021 | Genetics
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color. Melanin absorbs light, even some UV light, which is important for the iris — the part of the eye that controls how much light enters the pupil. Melanin and Pigment Types There...
