by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 6, 2020 | Eye Care
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Retinal artery occlusion refers to blockage of the retinal artery carrying oxygen to the nerve cells in the retina at the back of the eye. The lack of oxygen delivery to the retina may result in severe loss of vision. Symptoms...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 30, 2020 | Eye Care
Getting a Stuck Contact Lens Out Stuck contact lenses happen with regularity, but before retrieving them, it is important to start by properly washing your hands. The proper procedure to remove a trapped lens depends on where exactly on the surface of the eye...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 23, 2020 | Eye Care
Eat the Right Things As cliché as it may sound, eating carrots is excellent for your eyes, which is mainly because carrots contain essential vitamins and minerals that you need for good eye health. This vegetable is enriched with vitamin A, a nutrient that is vital...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 16, 2020 | Eye Care
What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that can happen in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, and can lead to blindness. What Happens in Retinopathy of Prematurity?...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 9, 2020 | Eye Care
The protests over the last few weeks have posed danger to participants’ health, including their eyes. Protesters who take to the streets should take care of their eyes. They can do so by: Wear a surgical mask and social distance; COVID-19 is everywhere. Wear...
