by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 26, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease
Nearly 25 percent of Americans with diabetes don’t know that Annual Eye Exams Play a Key Role in Early Detection of Diabetes. According to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 23.1 million Americans were diagnosed...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 7, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Vitreous hemorrhage has an incidence of seven cases per 100,000, which makes it one of the most common causes of acutely or subacutely decreased vision. Although the diagnosis of vitreous hemorrhage is generally straightforward, management is dictated by uncovering...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 10, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
A xanthelasma is a yellowish deposit of fat and cholesterol found under the skin that’s around or on the eyelids. Xanthelasmata are not harmful, nor do they cause any pain, but most people do not care for the appearance of these yellow growths around the eyes and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 14, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
A congenital cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that is present at birth. Depending on the density and location of the opacification, congenital cataracts may need to be removed by cataract surgery while the child is still an infant to enable...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 31, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may also guard against eye damage. This could help stave off macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 or older. The findings support...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 25, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease
What Is Ectropion? Ectropion (ek-TROH-pee-on) is when your lower eyelid turns or sags outward, away from your eye, exposing the surface of your inner eyelid.This condition can cause eye dryness, excessive tearing, and irritation. Ectropion may be due to several...
