Rubbing Your Eyes Feels Good, But It's Bad




The Scope Radio show

Summary: The occasional “knuckle rub” to an itching eye can feel so relieving, especially as allergy season starts. But according to <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0029114">Dr. Mark Mifflin</a>, professor of ophthalmology, chronic eye itching can lead to serious, irreparable damage to your eyes. On this episode of "The Specialists" we investigate what can cause constant eye irritation–and the risks you take by rubbing your eyes too often or too hard.