by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 5, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Visual field defects are disruptions or losses in the normal range of vision. The visual field is the total area in which objects can be seen in peripheral (side) vision while the eyes are focused on a central point. Visual field defects can significantly affect a...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 1, 2024 | Eye Conditions
Refractive errors are common vision problems that occur when the eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in blurred vision. These errors are primarily caused by the shape of the eye and can often be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Here,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 25, 2024 | Eye Conditions, Genetics
Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a rare and serious genetic disorder that makes people extremely sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. This condition affects the skin, eyes, and sometimes the nervous system. It happens because of problems with certain genes...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 18, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a vision development disorder where an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. It usually begins during infancy or early childhood and is the most common...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 11, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Synchysis scintillans and asteroid hyalosis are both conditions involving opacities in the vitreous humor of the eye, but they have different characteristics and causes. Synchysis Scintillans Cause: Typically occurs after significant ocular injury, inflammation, or...
