by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 23, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Charles Bonnet syndrome refers to the visual hallucinations caused by the brain’s adjustment to significant vision loss. It occurs most often among the elderly who are more likely than any other age group to have eye conditions that affect sight, such as age-related...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 1, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Putting ear drops in your eye is a common mistake that can cause irritation and discomfort. But it usually doesn’t result in serious eye damage. If you get ear drops in your eyes, rinse your eyes with room temperature water for 15 to 20 minutes and blink often....
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 10, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Macular Degeneration, Myopia
Myopic macular degeneration is a type of macular degeneration that occurs in people with severe myopia. Myopia is commonly known as nearsightedness; people who are myopic have a larger or longer shaped eyeball. The distance between the front of the eye and the retina...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 24, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Papilledema is swelling of your optic nerve, which connects the eye and brain. This swelling is a reaction to a buildup of pressure in or around your brain that may have many causes. Often, it’s a warning sign of a serious medical condition that needs...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 28, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) syndrome is an autoimmune disease–that is, a disease in which the immune system turns against the body’s own cells. In Sjögren’s syndrome, the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Other parts...
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...