by Dr. Michael Garin | May 7, 2026 | Eye Conditions
Dry eye can make everyday activities uncomfortable. Whether you spend hours looking at screens, wear contact lenses, or deal with dry indoor air, irritated eyes can affect your focus and quality of life. Many people describe dry eye symptoms as burning, stinging,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 30, 2026 | Eye Infections / Disease
Until recently, a virus called covert mortality nodavirus, or CMNV, was mostly a problem for shrimp farmers. It was first found in fish farms in China in 2014. The virus caused shrimp to die without clear warning signs. Many would sink to the bottom of ponds, so...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 24, 2026 | General Health, Optometry
A recent nationwide recall of lubricating eye drops is a reminder of how critical product safety is in eye care—and how lapses in manufacturing can directly affect patient health. In March 2026, California-based manufacturer K.C. Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 7, 2026 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Ocular myasthenia gravis is a form of myasthenia gravis that affects the muscles around the eyes. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. In this disease, the problem occurs where nerves connect to muscles. The signal...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 30, 2026 | Eye Conditions, Macular Degeneration
Nutrition plays a critical role in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. Dry AMD is a progressive eye condition characterized by the deterioration...
