by Dr. Michael Garin | May 28, 2020 | Eye Care
What are eyelid twitches? An eyelid twitch, or myokymia, is a repetitive, involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles. A twitch usually occurs in the upper lid, but it can occur in both the upper and lower lids. For most people, these spasms are very mild and feel like a...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 21, 2020 | Eye Care
Harmon Distance Research on human ergonomics has determined that the optimal visual distance for reading and other close work is the Harmon Distance or “Elbow Distance”. This distance is measured by placing a closed fist under the chin and resting the elbow on a...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 14, 2020 | Eye Care
Hydrogen Peroxide solutions are a great way to clean, disinfect, rinse, and store your contact lenses. They are a great alternative for people who are sensitive to the preservatives in multipurpose solutions, and they are highly effective against corona viruses and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 30, 2020 | Eye Care, Optometry
Contact lens prescriptions have expiration dates, just like all other prescriptions. The expiration date is generally one year from the date the contact lenses were prescribed (unless your eye doctor believes that a short-term prescription is necessary for your eyes),...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 23, 2020 | Eye Care
Multipurpose Solution Multipurpose solution is an all-in-one care system used to clean, rinse, disinfect, and store soft contact lenses. This solution is the most commonly used care system among soft contact lens wearers. Follow these steps for proper use of...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 9, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
Open angle glaucoma (OAG) is a disease affecting an estimated 2.8 million people in the United States as of 2010, accounting for an approximate cost of $1.5 billion per year. Initial therapy for OAG typically consists of eye pressure reducing medications that can aid...
