by Dr. Michael Garin | May 17, 2018 | Eye Care
Blood Pressure measurement at home and in the clinic is often fraught with casual error, such as having feet dangling, an unsupported back and arm, and arm below heart level. Why this matters The most recent hypertension guidelines stress accurate measurement. The...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 10, 2018 | Eye Care
Description of Corneal Arcus (Arcus Senilis) Corneal Arcus, sometimes referred to as Arcus Senilis in an older patient, is a greyish or yellowish opaque colored ring or arc around the peripheral cornea of both eyes. The corneal arcus ring consists of lipid/cholesterol...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 3, 2018 | Eye Care
Ocular melanoma is a very rare type of cancer. Each year, only 2,500 people — or about 5 in 1 million — receive a diagnosis with this type of eye cancer. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ocular melanoma is rare but is the most common primary cancer...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 26, 2018 | Eye Care
Overview A feeling of pressure behind your eyes doesn’t always stem from a problem inside your eyes. It usually starts in another part of your head. Though eye conditions can cause eye pain and vision problems, they rarely cause pressure. Even glaucoma, which is...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 19, 2018 | Eye Care
Allergies involving the eyes are very common in the spring, especially in rainy parts of the country. The usual suspects — pollen, dust mites, pet dander, feathers, and other indoor or outdoor allergens — can set off eye allergy symptoms. To treat them,...
