by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 10, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
What is photosensitivity? Photosensitivity, or light sensitivity, is an intolerance of light. Sources such as sunlight, fluorescent light and incandescent light all can cause discomfort, along with a need to squint or close your eyes. Headaches also may accompany...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 19, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Can dry eyes be treated at home? Yes! Mild to moderate cases of dry eye can be treated at home with various remedies, including lubricated eye drops, proper eye protection and warm or cool compresses — even changes to your diet can help with dry eye. The best home or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 25, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, General Health
Bell’s palsy, or facial palsy, is a paralysis or severe weakness of the facial muscles on one side of the face, causing it to droop or become stiff. It can appear in the space of a few hours and usually resolves without treatment after some weeks or months. As well as...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 24, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Are Pregnancy-Related Vision Problems Normal? You may be surprised to learn about 15 percent of pregnant women will experience changes in vision as a result of their pregnancy. However, while these occurrences are normal, they can also feel slightly strange. We all...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Feb 7, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health
dentists will tell you that you should have a dental exam every six months, but what about eye exams? Eye health is a little different than dental health, but preventative care is still a good idea, even when you don’t need a new prescription for your glasses or...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 6, 2022 | Eye Care, General Health
It may seem weird but sunglasses are just as important in winter as they are in summer. The same UV rays that give us sunburns on the beach are just as dangerous on a snowy mountain. Even if most of our skin is covered by thick layers of snow gear, our eyes can still...
