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 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...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 19, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Can dry eyes be treated at home? Yes! Mild to moderate cases of dry eye can be treated at home with various remedies, including lubricated eye drops, proper eye protection and warm or cool compresses — even changes to your diet can help with dry eye. The best home or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 9, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Cataract post-op patients can present with a myriad of optical complaints after surgery. Dysphotopsias are one of the most frequently mentioned concern at the day 1 postoperative visit. In short, dysphotopsias are the things that patients see but we as doctors cannot...