by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 6, 2020 | Eye Conditions
What Is It? A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision. Ptosis...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 16, 2020 | Eye Conditions
Hypertropia is a form of strabismus (eye-turn) in which one eye turns upward, putting it out of alignment with the other eye. Other types of strabismus include esotropia (one or both eyes turn inward), exotropia (one or both eyes turn outward), and hypotropia (one or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 26, 2019 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a fatal heart attack or stroke. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 11, 2019 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Eye Injury
A scratched cornea, also called a corneal abrasion, is a common injury involving the eye. It is often caused by a foreign body — such as a contact lens, tree branch, or flying debris from a power tool — that scratches the surface of the eye. Most corneal abrasions are...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 4, 2019 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Optometry
What is Blue Light? Digital devices have become a daily, integral part of our lives. We use them at work, whether it’s bringing a laptop into the office or sitting down at our monitor. They live in our pockets. We’re constantly texting, researching, working, and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 21, 2019 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Although other signs and sensations are more common, eye pain is indeed a symptom of dry eyes. Dry eye discomfort can take the form of infrequent sharp pains in the eye or a relative constant stinging, grittiness or dull ache. The cornea has a greater density of...
