#232: 3 Tips to Preserve your Vision in a Screen-Filled World
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...
#195: Better Rest, Some Relaxation, and Eyes that Feel Great! Umay has the Answer
Let's explore the fascinating world of eye health and discover innovative solutions to keep those peepers in tip-top shape. We're diving into the realm of digital eye strain relief with innovator and dry eye expert, Dr. Sharmin Habib from Umay REST. She's here to talk about the magical Umay REST device.Â
Meet Dr. Sharmin Habib and the REST Device:
Dr. Habib, an eye health expert, walks us through the wonders of the Umay REST device, designed to become the cornerstone of our daily eye care routine. The REST device tackles two crucial aspects of eye health: tear production and tear protection, addressing those pesky dry eyes and digital eye strain we're all too familiar with.
The Science Behind REST:
Are you curious about the science that makes REST so comfortable...
#151: Working with Dry Eye
The cause of Dry Eye Disease is multifactorial. This means that the factors that make it worse come from all around us. It is our lifestyle, or the things you're, or are not, doing on a daily basis that can either improve or hinder your dry eye symptoms.Â
Last month, I did a webinar with Scope Eyecare to explore how to deal with Dry Eye Disease while you're working. Your computer and other digital devices can play a big role in how dry your eyes feel. Download the guide to Digital Eye Strain Relief here.
In this webinar, we took a deep dive into:
- How to know if you have dry eyes. Yes, there are tons of tests your doctor can do, but you can do this quick test to find out for yourself.
- Blink regularly and intentionally. Close your eyes and intentionally squeeze the lids closed for ...
#150: Help! My Eyes are so Dry, I Can’t Finish My Work
A lot of patients come to my office because their dry eyes are affecting their ability to work. Some days your eyes may be bothering you so much that you just can't continue to work for another minute. What are you going to do now?
 I don't know if you know this, but I spend a lot of time on the computer myself. I wrote a book a few years ago. I write articles for Optometric journals and prepare lectures to present to colleagues. I also have a blog and a website. All of these things can cause me to be on the computer into the wee hours. Often my eyes own eyes are tired, and I feel like I just can't keep going.
I've found some things that really help. I have done a number of blogs to help you adjust your workstation and help you keep working. And, I've prepared a Guide to help you...
