by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 3, 2024 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions
When undergoing cataract surgery, one of the key decisions to make is choosing the right intraocular lens (IOL). This artificial lens replaces the cloudy natural lens of the eye, and the type of IOL selected can significantly impact vision quality post-surgery. With...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 1, 2024 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Glaucoma
Managing Your Diabetic Eye Disease November is diabetic eye disease awareness month. Diabetic eye diseases are a group of eye complications that can develop in patients diagnosed with diabetes. While the body struggles to break down sugar naturally and glucose levels...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 12, 2023 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Is Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Right for You? Are you planning to have cataract surgery? If so, you may have two surgical options: traditional cataract surgery, and laser-assisted cataract surgery Traditional cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 27, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
If you develop a new blurred or cloudy spot in your vision after cataract surgery, it’s likely to be posterior capsule opacification (PCO). PCO is a relatively common complication of cataract surgery that occurs in up to 50% of patients within 2-5 years of surgery. It...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 9, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Cataract post-op patients can present with a myriad of optical complaints after surgery. Dysphotopsias are one of the most frequently mentioned concern at the day 1 postoperative visit. In short, dysphotopsias are the things that patients see but we as doctors cannot...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 3, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
Most people are aware of the skin cancer risks associated with too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. It’s why we carefully apply sunscreen before heading out the door. But did you know that it’s just as important to protect your eyes? Research shows that more...
