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...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 2, 2026 | Eye Conditions, Glaucoma
When you think about glaucoma care, eye drops, laser treatments, or surgery probably come to mind. But new research suggests that something much simpler—how you sleep—may also affect eye pressure. A study published in January 2026 in the British Journal of...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 17, 2026 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions
Why You Are Taking Steroids If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), your doctor may prescribe steroid medications. These medicines help reduce swelling and inflammation in your airways, making it easier to breathe. Steroids can be inhaled (through an...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 12, 2026 | Eye Infections / Disease
Overview Blepharitis is a common, usually non-contagious condition that causes chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins. It affects people of all ages and is often associated with bacterial overgrowth, meibomian gland dysfunction, rosacea, or seborrheic dermatitis....
