by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 15, 2022 | Children, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health, Myopia
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder that is usually diagnosed before age 20. Myopia affects your distance vision. You can see objects that are near well, but have trouble viewing objects that are far, such as grocery store aisle...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 10, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Injury
Solar retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by extreme and prolonged light exposure. The retina is the layer of tissue in the back of the eye that is most sensitive to light. This type of eye injury is often associated with sun or solar eclipse viewing. However,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 17, 2022 | Children, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, General Health, Genetics
Sickle cell retinopathy is present in some patients with sickle cell disease. In sickle cell retinopathy, blockage of blood vessels in the retina and choroid results in abnormal blood vessel growth and thinning of the retina. These physical changes and their...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 15, 2022 | Eye Conditions, General Health
Amaurosis fugax is a temporary loss of vision in one or both eyes due to a lack of blood flow to the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eyeball. Causes Amaurosis fugax is not itself a disease. Instead, it is a sign of...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 16, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Generally speaking, watery eyes are nothing to get upset about — a few over-the-counter remedies can help. When you produce too many tears, or when normal tear drainage is blocked, your eyes may get a little watery. The influx of tears can spill onto your eyelids and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 10, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
What is photosensitivity? Photosensitivity, or light sensitivity, is an intolerance of light. Sources such as sunlight, fluorescent light and incandescent light all can cause discomfort, along with a need to squint or close your eyes. Headaches also may accompany...
