by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 17, 2025 | Eye Care, Optometry
Laser eye surgery, including LASIK and PRK, has transformed the lives of millions by providing clearer vision and reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Yet despite decades of success, misinformation continues to circulate online about the supposed...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 2, 2025 | Eye Care, Optometry
The year 2024 brought several exciting innovations to the world of eye drops, ranging from new treatments for dry eye disease to groundbreaking solutions for post-operative inflammation. These advancements offer patients a wider array of options for managing common...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 31, 2021 | Eye Care, Optometry
With the fall semester quickly coming up, cramming for exams can affect more than bedtime routines (or lack thereof). Sustained hours spent studying and researching can have a significant effect on how your eyes feel, particularly when the work is performed on a...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 15, 2021 | Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry
A chalazion is a small, usually painless, lump or swelling that appears on your eyelid. A blocked meibomian or oil gland causes this condition. It can develop on the upper or lower eyelid, and may disappear without treatment. A chalazion is sometimes confused with an...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 24, 2021 | Eye Care, Optometry
Until you adjust to them, it can be disconcerting to slip on a brand new pair of prescription eyeglasses and look around and find things that just don’t seem right. Don’t worry: Most people adjust comfortably to new glasses within a day or two, and fully adjust...
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...
