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...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 17, 2026 | Eye Conditions
Our eyes need a steady supply of blood to work well. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to the eye, just like it does for the heart and brain. When the blood flow to the eye becomes very low, a serious condition called Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS) can develop. OIS...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 3, 2026 | Eye Care, Optometry
If you are joining the military, one important step in the process is your medical screening at MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where applicants are evaluated to confirm they meet medical standards for service, and vision testing is...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 6, 2026 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, often called IIH, is a condition in which the pressure inside the skull is higher than normal. In the past, it was commonly known as pseudotumor cerebri, which means “false brain tumor.” That older name was used because the...
