by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 2, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Optometry
A punctal plug is a small device that blocks tear duct drainage. Punctal plugs may help to relieve the symptoms of chronic dry, itchy, or burning eyes. Doctors use a procedure called punctal occlusion surgery to insert punctal plugs, which may be a temporary or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 26, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
What is fibromyalgia? An estimated 1.1 million Canadians are affected by fibromyalgia. May 12th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, which is intended to bring both the public’s and doctors’ attention to this chronic pain syndrome. Fibromyalgia is complicated, and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 5, 2020 | Eye Conditions
Overview Tears serve several key roles in your body. They keep your eyes lubricated and help to wash away foreign particles and dust. They are also a component of your immune system that protect you against infection. Glands under the skin of your upper eyelids...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 20, 2020 | Eye Conditions
A recurrent corneal erosion is a recurring opening or breakdown of the cells on the top layer of the cornea. The cells that make up the top layer of the cornea are called epithelial cells. These epithelial cells are bound tightly to the cornea by the layer underneath,...
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...
