An eye twitch, or myokymia, occurs when eyelid muscle contractions cause the eyelid to spasm uncontrollably for several seconds or minutes. Eye twitching is common and usually harmless. However, if you have ever experienced an eye twitch, or several of them, you know the feeling can be bothersome, especially if you don’t know what is causing the eye twitch. Here, LASIK eye surgeon Mark R. Mandel, MD discusses the causes and cures of an eye twitch.
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As you know, the FDA recently approved the Acufocus Kamra Inlay in the United States. Given the number of presbyopes (including myself), this sounds like quite an exciting addition to our refractive armamentarium.
However, as a conservative corneal specialist, I feel that, like all new technology, caution is advised.
With summer nearly here, it’s the perfect time to plan for enjoying the California sun. If these activities include swimming in the ocean or a pool, then you may want to consider how to protect your eyes from bacteria and other debris found in water. Here are some tips that will keep your eyes clear all season long.
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With so many LASIK surgeons to choose from, how do you know which one you should trust with something as precious as your eyes? Refractive specialist Dr. Mark Mandel and his team at OPTIMA have broken down the most important points to consider in order to get the level of care and experience you need in a LASIK surgeon.
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Spring is already here, but it’s still not too late to stop the allergy symptoms that, for many of us, come with the season. The culprit? Pollen, that fine, powdery substance that travels through the air from plants, and with it a myriad of symptoms that include itchy, puffy, dry eyes. What can be done? Here are some tips from eye expert Dr. Mark Mandel on how to protect your eyes this season.
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Dr. Mark R. Mandel, a premier provider of LASIK & cataract surgery in the San Francisco East Bay Area, has released a new website to serve the needs of his current and prospective patients. Located at https://optimaeye.com/staging, the website is a complete resource for eye care information and includes information on various vision conditions and the treatments available to alleviate them. The new website is just one component of a new online marketing strategy employed by the practice to drive more patients to their Hayward, Castro Valley, Concord and San Jose office locations.
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