EPI 213: EYE HEALTH Secrets With Dr. Pam Theriot. Staring At Screens All Day? Use These Tips To Save Your Eyes & Avoid Dry Eyes

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Dr. Pam Theriot and her background (2:05) The TEDx talk: "Seeing Clearly in a Screen-Filled World" (4:18) How long can you go without blinking? (5:51) Why screens reduce blinking and cause dry eyes (7:11) Easy changes to make your screen setup eye-friendly (8:21) The "prepare, perform, preserve" approach (10:34) Thoughts on blue light and nighttime screen use (13:09) Why sleep affects your eyes more than you think (16:21) How common is dry eye? (20:31) What happens to our vision in our 40s (21:40) Eye drops and natural sunlight (26:54) Cataracts: what to know long before your 60s (29:24) The best diet and supplements for healthy vision (34:35) The 20-20-20 rule (36:41) Dr. Pam's four daily eye care steps (38:35) Where to find Dr. Pam's book, TEDx talk, and free vision guide (40:41) Outro Who is Dr. Pam Theriot? Dr. Pam Theriot is an internationally recognized optometrist and dry eye specialist who has spoken on stages worldwide, captivating audiences ranging from hundreds to over a thousand attendees. With this extensive expertise, she has addressed healthcare practitioners, sharing insights and advanced treatments. She has also honed the unique skill of connecting with dry eye sufferers through patient-centric language. Dr. Theriot has mastered the art of simplifying complex medical concepts to empower patients to better understand their condition. This motivates them to take actionable steps in managing their dry eye symptoms. Dr. T's dynamic presentations offer practical solutions for challenges such as digital device use, wearing contact lenses, keeping up with the latest eye makeup trends, and enjoying outdoor activities. This makes her a trusted voice in the field. She always emphasizes tips to enhance vision and support a healthy tear film. In addition to her impactful speaking engagements, she has developed online programs tailored to dry eye sufferers' everyday needs. In 2021, Dr. T's expertise extended to being appointed to a role on the Public Awareness Committee of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), a global leader in eye health education. Additionally, she founded a patient-facing dry eye vlog. Dr. T's ability to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and patient understanding has made her a sought-after speaker and advocate in the optometric world. Connect with Dr. Theriot: Website: https://www.pamtheriot.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamtheriot/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/PamTheriotODFAAO/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriot/?hl=en Get the guide: https://www.pamtheriot.com/tedx Grab a copy: https://www.pamtheriot.com/book Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram