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According to recent survey, four out of five Americans spend significant amount of time in front of their computer or on a handheld device. Between work and home many people spend more than 10 hours everyday on a computer!  Newer devices are getting even smaller and more portable, which makes...

We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You will find a wealth of information about our optometrists, our staff and our services, as well as facts and advice about how to take care...

Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or even allergies to pollen, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics, or other irritants, which touch the eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis might be...

The fear of going blind is a scary thought in most people’s minds.  However, Lighthouse International conducted a new survey showing six out of seven people that are at risk for, or who currently have, eye disease do not get annual eye exams. Some of the reasons people may forgo eye care...

In the United States, 40 million people use contact lenses to improve their vision. While most of these contact lens wearers adhere to the guidelines set out by their doctors,  many do not. According to the American Optometric Association‘s annual American Eye-Q® survey, many people are putting their health and vision at...

Brian Regan is a great standup comedian.  Here is a bit about his trip to the Optometrist…     Enjoy from Clarin Eye Care...

I was proud to join my father, Dr. Bruce Clarin, in the practice of optometry six years ago. Upon graduating, I felt my book knowledge was second to none, and I was proud to join an optometrist who also kept up with the latest in eye care education and current...

Searching for another Ultra HiDef television or a high-end cell phone? It looks like tech fans interested in a sharper view are sometimes paying for a larger number of pixels than their eyes can really see. With regards to televisions touting new 4k innovation, “a regular human isn’t going to...

The dog days of summer are upon us, and in Miami that means barbecue season is here.  Whether you’re a novice or an accomplished chef, there are eye care tips that can help make your grilling experience a little safer on the eyes. Proper eye care, just like grilling, starts with food preparation.  Chopping onions and...

Just as predators attack their prey in the wild, there are bacteria that hunt and destroy other bacteria. Scientists have now found a way to put these predator microbes to work — to attack dangerous bacteria that cause eye infections and have grown resistant to antibiotics. This study was performed by Daniel...

Inside the eye, tiny photoreceptors called cones are activated by light.  Each cone is stimulated by a different color, and together, the three types of cones make up the wonderful spectrum of colors we can see. But did you know that cone receptors in the human eye lose their color...

How does San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval hit a 95 mph fastball, or tennis star Venus Williams return her sister Serena’s 120 mph serves? For the first time, vision scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified how our brains track fast-moving objects. The discovery advances our understanding...