by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 14, 2019 | Eye Conditions
Retinal vein occlusion is a condition of the eye that may cause partial or total vision loss, although it may be asymptomatic. It is caused by a blockage in the primary vein that drains blood from the retina, or a smaller branch of this vein. Different eye care...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 7, 2019 | Eye Conditions
Perhaps the most difficult decision an ophthalmologist faces is the decision to recommend enucleation—the removal of an eye. This operation is generally recommended in dire circumstances—such as in advanced cases of retinoblastoma, for example—and when there are no...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 31, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Injury
The term hyphema denotes the accumulation of blood in the anterior (front) chamber of the eye, the fluid-filled space between the cornea and the iris. Hyphemas can vary in appearance. A hyphema may be no more than a tiny spot—invisible in the mirror—or it may be...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 24, 2019 | Eye Care
Secondhand smoke may damage children’s eyes and possibly lead to problems with sight later in life, new findings suggest. In a study of Chinese children, increasing exposure to secondhand smoke was associated with choroidal thinning, researchers report in JAMA...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 17, 2019 | Eye Injury
An eyelid laceration can be an excruciatingly painful injury, and if it is severe enough, it can require medical attention. In this article we will discuss the causes of eyelid lacerations, what to do until medical attention can be obtained, what to expect when...
