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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...

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#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 ...

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#227: Protecting Clear Vision in the Digital Age

Feb 24, 2025
 

Every day, I witness the biggest thief of visual performance in our modern lifestyles. Our fast-paced, screen-driven world is straining our vision in ways we never imagined. Digital devices, glare from screens and lighting, and long hours of focused work contribute to dry eye disease and visual fatigue, making it harder for our eyes to function at their best. Yet, despite these challenges, 1 in 10 adults has not had an eye exam in the last five years.

 

Isn’t It Time to Prioritize Your Eye Health?

Your eyes are working for you every moment of the day, but are you giving them the care they deserve? Here’s how you can start protecting your vision for a lifetime:

 

✅ Schedule Regular Eye Exams – Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Routine check-ups can catch issues early and keep your vi...

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#220: Creating the Perfect Sleep Sanctuary

Nov 24, 2024

Check out the recent Rent. article we were featured in: 

Creating a serene environment for your sleep sanctuary can make a world of difference when it comes to optimizing your sleep. With the right elements in place, you can foster an environment that promotes restful nights and happy days. 

In this Rent. guide, we’ll take a look at some tips to set up the perfect sleep sanctuary, whether you’re buying a home in Annapolis, or renting an idyllic San Diego apartment. 

Read the full article here: Creating a Sleep Sanctuary  | Rent.   

Here are a few Highlights:

Getting the right amount of sleep is important for our bodies to be able to maintain proper function and heal from the day's activities. When we do not get enough rest the systems in our body's that maintain our health start to br...

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#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...

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#209: Building Healthy Eye Habits: Your guide to Long-Term Vision Wellness

May 02, 2024
 

 I hope you've already watched my latest video on cultivating good eye habits, if not, catch it here. After all, taking care of your eyes is paramount, right? Your eyes are irreplaceable, the only pair you'll ever have.

That's why I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Eye Care Essentials Course, designed to guide you through the daily steps necessary for optimal eye health. And here's the best part: you can get this course for free when you purchase the Eye Care Essentials Kit, complete with all the products you need for your daily eye care routine. 

Now, let's dive into how we're going to turn these essential steps into lasting habits. Research suggests that if you commit to something for 28 consecutive days, it becomes ingrained as a habit. That's where tracking comes in handy.  Here a...

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#200: The Best of 200 Dry Eye Relieving Blogs

Dec 04, 2023
 

Woo Hoo!  We made it to 200 Blogs!  I am so grateful that you are here with me.  We couldn't have done it without you, the readers.  Join me as we review the best posts of the past 200.  Let's dive in...

#1) The Best Sunglasses for Dry Eye Sufferers

When you have dry eyes, everything seems to make them worse. Your eyes are already irritated, anything like wind, dirt, dust, and even pollen makes your eyes feel more irritated.  How do you continue to look cool and keep your eyes feeling good all summer long?  

When you are outdoors, it is important to protect your eyes not only from the elements blowing into your eyes but also from UV light.  Let's discuss your sunglasses.  There are 3 things you want to look for in a pair of good sunglasses: protection, tint, and style. Check out the f...

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#195: Better Rest, Some Relaxation, and Eyes that Feel Great! Umay has the Answer

Sep 26, 2023
 

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. 

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...

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#174: Myth #3: There's NOTHING I can do to Treat my Dry Eyes

Nov 17, 2022
 

This is week three of the 3 myths of dry eye disease. If you've missed the other 2 myths, be sure to check out the other blogs: Myth 1 and Myth 2. 

Myth#3: There's nothing I can do to treat my dry eye disease.

If you've been Keeping up with the other myths, then you already know that this myth is wrong. There's so many things you can do to treat dry eyes, and some of them are very new. If you've been following me for a while, then you know that I always talk about the four parts to treat dry eye, which is E Y E S.  The EYES method gives four pillars of dry eye disease treatment.

Pillar #1) EYES

Step #1 is to treat your eyes. I like to talk about 4-simple steps to treat your dry eyes:

  1. Hydrate with a Preservative-free Artificial tear - get the guide here
  2. Harmonize with a lid and la...
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#151: Working with Dry Eye

Apr 07, 2022
 

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. 

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
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