by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 25, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Injury
The retina plays a vital role in your vision and is located on the back wall of the eye. The retina’s primary function is to convert light into the images you see around you. As long as the retina is attached, it should work correctly. However, if the retina becomes...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 18, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Ptosis is a painless eye condition where the upper eyelid droops. It’s commonly referred to as blepharoptosis. Patients with ptosis typically have “sleepy-looking” eyes or upper eyelids that slightly sag or cover the pupil. Ptosis can significantly affect your vision...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 11, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in adults over the age of 50. The early stages of AMD do not present many signs or symptoms. However, in advanced stages, patients will typically lose their ability to drive, see faces,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 4, 2024 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Stress is an inevitable part of life; however, it is important that you manage it. Stress can cause an increase in cortisol and adrenaline, which can affect your eyes. Stress can cause interruptions to your sleep schedule and disruptions to your digestion. All of this...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 13, 2023 | Eye Care, Glaucoma
Marijuana and Eye Pressure If you were hoping that CBD, or cannabidiol, would offer a natural glaucoma remedy, the latest research is not encouraging. A study suggests that CBD doesn’t lower eye pressure, it raises it. That’s bad because high eye pressure is the...
