by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Uhthoff’s phenomenon (also known as Uhthoff’s syndrome, Uhthoff’s sign, and Uhthoff’s symptom) is the worsening of neurologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological, demyelinating conditions when the body gets overheated...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 14, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
A congenital cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that is present at birth. Depending on the density and location of the opacification, congenital cataracts may need to be removed by cataract surgery while the child is still an infant to enable...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 31, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may also guard against eye damage. This could help stave off macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 or older. The findings support...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 10, 2020 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Extended wear contacts are made to stay on your eyes both day and night. For people who want to leave glasses behind, but feel intimidated by surgery or daily contact maintenance routines, they can seem ideal. Some products are cost-effective too. Extended wear...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 5, 2020 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Optometry
It is common for many contact lens wearers to become carefree and begin to improperly wear their contact lenses, thinking that there is no harm in over-wearing them. They are wrong, and the ramifications can have devastating consequences that could lead to serious...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 23, 2020 | COVID, Eye Care
As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you. It’s easy to get tired of wearing masks and practicing...
