by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Uhthoff’s phenomenon (also known as Uhthoff’s syndrome, Uhthoff’s sign, and Uhthoff’s symptom) is the worsening of neurologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological, demyelinating conditions when the body gets overheated...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 14, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
A congenital cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that is present at birth. Depending on the density and location of the opacification, congenital cataracts may need to be removed by cataract surgery while the child is still an infant to enable...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 31, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may also guard against eye damage. This could help stave off macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 or older. The findings support...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 17, 2020 | COVID, General Health
With the Food and Drug Administration issuing emergency use authorization for a vaccine to limit the spread of corona-virus, you might have questions about what this means for you. I hear that I might still have to wear a mask even after I get vaccinated. Why? It will...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 10, 2020 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Extended wear contacts are made to stay on your eyes both day and night. For people who want to leave glasses behind, but feel intimidated by surgery or daily contact maintenance routines, they can seem ideal. Some products are cost-effective too. Extended wear...
