Monthly Archives: February 2018

MANDEL VISION NEWSLETTER ~ IN FOCUS ~ FEBRUARY 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

Mandel Vision Newsletter ~ In Focus ~ February 2018 Highlights Mandel Vision discusses macular degeneration, computer eye strain, LASIK vs. PRK and Omega-3 supplements in this month’s IN FOCUS newsletter. February is Macular Degeneration Awareness Month! Checking an amsler grid daily can help with early detection of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD). While looking at the center dot of the grid shown to the right, one eye at a time, the lines should be straight, without any missing or …
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Omega 3 Supplements and Dry Eye Syndrome

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Omega 3 Supplements and Dry Eye Syndrome Burning, stinging, redness, light-sensitivity…these are just a few of the annoying symptoms of dry eye syndrome (DES).  The increased use of digital devices, which exacerbate dry eye symptoms due to a decrease in the natural blink rate by more than 60%, has caused an increase in DES over the last several years.  That, combined with the chronic nature of this syndrome, has fueled a lot of research in this area which has revealed …
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