by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 3, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
Most people are aware of the skin cancer risks associated with too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. It’s why we carefully apply sunscreen before heading out the door. But did you know that it’s just as important to protect your eyes? Research shows that more...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 22, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Infections / Disease
Over 20 million adults 40 and up in the US will develop cataracts, and by the time they reach 80, half of them will. Normally, the lenses in our eyes are filled with transparent protein, but the protein can become clumped together over time and turn opaque, resulting...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 15, 2021 | Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
A chalazion is a small, usually painless, lump or swelling that appears on your eyelid. A blocked meibomian or oil gland causes this condition. It can develop on the upper or lower eyelid, and may disappear without treatment. A chalazion is sometimes confused with an...
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 | Jun 16, 2021 | Eye Infections / Disease
Microaneurysms are an eye condition that usually manifests in the form of tiny red dots within the eye, usually surrounded by yellow rings that are the result of vascular leakage. Microaneurysms have no other signs or symptoms and do not affect vision in any way....
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 10, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
Eye discharge, or “sleep” in your eyes, is a combination of mucus, oil, skin cells and other debris that accumulates in the corner of your eye while you sleep. It can be wet and sticky or dry and crusty, depending on how much of the liquid in the discharge...
