Monthly Archives: June 2018

Mandel Vision Newsletter ~ In Focus ~ June 2018 Highlights

Mandel Vision Newsletter ~ In Focus ~ June 2018 Highlights Mandel Vision explores UV safety, the dangers of rubbing your eyes and some of the most frequently asked questions after LASIK surgery in our latest IN FOCUS newsletter. June is UV Safety Month! Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause damage to the eyes, as well as the skin. Wearing sunglasses with a UV 400 filter can help protect your eyes from those harmful rays and from developing future …
Read More »

Posted in News | Comments Off on Mandel Vision Newsletter ~ In Focus ~ June 2018 Highlights

The Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes

The Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes

We’re all guilty of rubbing our eyes occasionally.  It’s a natural reaction to itchy eyes, particularly around allergy season.  It may seem harmless, but persistent eye rubbing can cause some potentially dangerous eye conditions, and should be avoided. For those interested in LASIK or PRK laser vision correction, here’s the most compelling reason of all to stop rubbing your eyes:  persistent eye-rubbing can injure your cornea,  change your prescription and make it difficult for your eye doctor to determine if you are a candidate …
Read More »

Posted in Blog | Comments Off on The Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes