by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 16, 2020 | Eye Conditions
Hypertropia is a form of strabismus (eye-turn) in which one eye turns upward, putting it out of alignment with the other eye. Other types of strabismus include esotropia (one or both eyes turn inward), exotropia (one or both eyes turn outward), and hypotropia (one or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 9, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
Open angle glaucoma (OAG) is a disease affecting an estimated 2.8 million people in the United States as of 2010, accounting for an approximate cost of $1.5 billion per year. Initial therapy for OAG typically consists of eye pressure reducing medications that can aid...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 2, 2020 | Eye Care
A transient ischemic attack or TIA (also known as a mini-stroke) is the same as a stroke, except that the symptoms last for a short amount of time. This guide explains what the symptoms are, what you should do if you have them and how a TIA is diagnosed and treated....
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 26, 2019 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a fatal heart attack or stroke. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 18, 2019 | Eye Care
Eye discharge, or “sleep” in your eyes, is a combination of mucus, oil, skin cells and other debris that accumulates in the corner of your eye while you sleep. It can be wet and sticky or dry and crusty, depending on how much of the liquid in the discharge...
