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#232: 3 Tips to Preserve your Vision in a Screen-Filled World

Apr 18, 2025

In today's fast-paced digital world, most full-time professionals might not realize that their eyes are under constant assault. With screens becoming an integral part of both work and leisure, our eyes rarely catch a break, leading to a surge in symptoms associated with digital eye strain.

If you've experienced blurry or fluctuating vision, dry and irritated eyes, or constant squinting, you might have attributed these issues to aging or stress. However, the truth is that these symptoms are often avoidable if you know the right steps to take. I've developed the 3P Framework: Prepare, Perform, and Preserve. If you haven't seen the TEDx video that explains it, watch it here.

**Prepare**

Start by creating an environment that minimizes eye strain. This includes adjusting the lighting in your...

#230: Digital Eye Strain Relief is Here

Mar 15, 2025

Every day, we rely on digital devices, phones, computers, and tablets, to stay connected, productive, and entertained. But with constant screen time comes digital eye strain, a condition that can leave your eyes feeling dry, tired, and unfocused.

The good news? You don’t have to suffer. By following three simple steps: Prepare, Perform, and Preserve, you can support your eyes and keep them feeling comfortable all day long. You can download the Guide to Digital Eye Strain Relief here.

Step 1: Prepare – Set Your Eyes Up for Success

Before diving into your screen time, prepare your eyes by giving them the hydration they need.

💧 Boost Hydration with The Dry Eye Drink – Drinking plain water isn’t always enough to keep your body and eyes hydrated. Adding a hydration supplement like The Dry ...

#218: Myths about Digital Eye Strain

Oct 09, 2024

Today, I want to bust a myth—the myth that digital eye strain doesn’t cause damage to your eyes. There are many patients and even some practitioners who talk about digital eye strain like it's no big deal. They say if you just take a break, use some artificial tears, look away from your screen, and rest, everything will go back to normal with no damage done. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s a myth. Let’s bust it...

What is Digital Eye Strain

It’s a series of symptoms that occur while you’re viewing a digital screen. These symptoms include stinging, light sensitivity, aching behind the eyes, tiredness, heavy lids, soreness, dryness, burning, and even blurred vision. All these symptoms together make up what we call digital eye strain. Here's a great review of digital eye strain in...

#206: Solar Eclipse Viewing for Dry Eye Sufferers

Apr 06, 2024

What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk, and you may be able to glimpse the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.

Throughout a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow onto the Earth's surface, creating a temporary dimming of daylight. This phenomenon can be observed within the path of totality, where the sun is completely obscured, as well as in regions experiencing a partial eclipse, where the sun appears partially covered by the moon.

When Will it Happen?

The 2024 total solar eclipse will occur happen on Monday, April 8, 2024. It will be visible in the continental United States, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada...

The Ultimate Guide to Warm Compresses

Nov 10, 2020

Are your eyes feeling dry and gritty today? Are they scratchy? Or, do you feel like there's something in them all the time? These are common symptoms my patients come to see me about. And, there's something that you can do to help.

Studies say that about 85% of dry eye sufferers have some kind of dysfunction of their oil glands. If your eyes are scratchy or feel like they've got something in them all the time, then a warm compress will help. This is a simple step that can help those tired eyes feel more comfortable.

What are Warm Compresses Used For?

A warm compress heats up the oil glands inside your eyelids, and the heat melts the oil that are clogged in there. The oil can then flow out and onto your eyes. The oil glands play an important role in keeping your eyes ...