by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 5, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Myopia
If your child has myopia—also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness—you are not alone. This condition is becoming more and more common. In fact, experts predict it will affect more than 50% of the world’s population by 2050. The good news is that there are now...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 1, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Melanoma Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that one out of seven people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. What Causes Skin Cancer? Certain risk factors put you at...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 7, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Vitreous hemorrhage has an incidence of seven cases per 100,000, which makes it one of the most common causes of acutely or subacutely decreased vision. Although the diagnosis of vitreous hemorrhage is generally straightforward, management is dictated by uncovering...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 5, 2021 | Eye Conditions, General Health
Dyslexia is a complex condition that affects the way the brain processes and interprets information. Dyslexia can impact reading, writing, and spelling skills. Dyslexia can also cause difficulty with organizational skills, concentration in noisy environments,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 10, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
A xanthelasma is a yellowish deposit of fat and cholesterol found under the skin that’s around or on the eyelids. Xanthelasmata are not harmful, nor do they cause any pain, but most people do not care for the appearance of these yellow growths around the eyes and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 18, 2021 | Eye Conditions
The eye depends on the presence of a tear film to provide constant moisture and lubrication to maintain vision and comfort. Tears are a combination of: Water, for moisture Oils, for lubrication and to prevent evaporation of tear liquid Mucus, for even spreading of...
