by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 19, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health
Alphagan (brimonidine 0.1%, 0.15% and 0.2%, Allergan) has been used for diminishing or eliminating large pupil size related to night vision problems following refractive surgery. One study showed that Alphagan significantly decreased pupil size under nighttime...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 15, 2022 | Children, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health, Myopia
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder that is usually diagnosed before age 20. Myopia affects your distance vision. You can see objects that are near well, but have trouble viewing objects that are far, such as grocery store aisle...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Sep 8, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health, Genetics, Optometry
The pupil is the opening or hole in the center of the iris (the structure that gives our eyes their color). The function of the pupil is to allow light to enter the eye so it can be focused on the retina to begin the process of sight. Typically, the pupils appear...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 17, 2022 | Children, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, General Health, Genetics
Sickle cell retinopathy is present in some patients with sickle cell disease. In sickle cell retinopathy, blockage of blood vessels in the retina and choroid results in abnormal blood vessel growth and thinning of the retina. These physical changes and their...
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...
