by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 28, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Retinitis pigmentosa is a term used to describe a group of eye diseases that damage the retina. The retina is the layer of tissue located in the back of the inner eye that converts light images to nerve signals and transmits them to the brain. Also known as RP,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 6, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
The iris is the colored part of the eye, and iritis is an inflammation of the iris. Iritis can also be referred to as anterior uveitis. The iris contains muscles that relax and contract the pupil (dilate and constrict the pupil) and it serves as a divider between the...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 17, 2019 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease, Eye Injury, Optometry
Vision loss can be caused by many things. In young children, for instance, vision loss can be caused by damage to the eye itself, by the eye being shaped incorrectly, or by a problem in the brain. In adults, vision loss is often the result of age-related eye disease....
by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 15, 2018 | Eye Infections / Disease
What is Cytomegalovirus Retinitis? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is inflammation of the retina caused by viral infection. CMV is a common virus that infects people of all ages, but it is usually harmless in healthy persons. In people with weakened immune systems and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 8, 2018 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
Keratitis is a relatively common inflammation of the cornea. This inflammation may be caused by bacteria, injury to the eye, or dry eyes, and is associated with some medical conditions (such as thyroid disease). Prompt diagnosis and treatment of keratitis is necessary...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 25, 2018 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
What Is Trachoma? An infection caused by a species of chlamydia, trachoma is highly treatable and preventable, but it continues to be a major cause of blindness in developing countries. In its initial stages, trachoma is treated with oral or topical antibiotics, but...
