by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 27, 2023 | Eye Care, General Health
Not all vision problems can be corrected by wearing glasses or contacts. When vision is so poor that corrective lenses aren’t enough, we call it visual impairment. It’s important for everyone to be aware of the vision problems that fall into this umbrella, because...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 6, 2023 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse is a rarely reported, benign condition. Most patients present for evaluation due to cosmetic concerns or to rule out potential for malignancy. Orbital fat occupies the space surrounding the eye muscles and the eye—as a protective...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 30, 2023 | Eye Care, General Health, Notice
More people have died in connection with EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma Artificial tears recall. The eye drops were recalled earlier this year because of contamination with a deadly bacterial strain. Multiple eye products have been recalled since the...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 23, 2023 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, General Health
Is it safe to wear contact lenses while swimming in a pool, lake or ocean? The simple answer is: No. Wearing contact lenses while submerged in water is not recommended. Bacteria and microbes thrive in water, which can be found in swimming pools, oceans, lakes, and...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 27, 2023 | Eye Care, General Health
What are transient ischemic attacks (TIA’s) and transient monocular vision loss (TMVL)? Blood delivers oxygen to all parts of the body. Various tissues are able to function without blood for variable amounts of time. The brain and retina stop working almost...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 23, 2023 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Crocodile tears syndrome (also called gustatory lacrimation) is when one eye waters a lot when you eat or drink. It usually occurs every time you have a meal. There are many other reasons why someone would have a watery eye and sometimes it can be a combination of...
