If you’d rather skip the whole video and get the highlights, here’s the scoop on eye health.
First, about that blue light from screens: it’s not the villain it’s made out to be. It won’t cause eye diseases, though it can mess with your sleep if you’re glued to a screen before bed. The simple fix? Sit back a bit and give your eyes some space. As for those pesky floaters in your vision, they’re usually no big deal. But if they suddenly seem to multiply or get dramatic, it’s time for a checkup—they might hint at something more serious, like a retinal tear.
Lifestyle plays a big role in keeping your eyes healthy. Spending time outdoors, especially for kids, can help slow the rise of nearsightedness, which could affect half the world by 2050. Eating a Mediterranean-style diet with lots of greens and fish can protect against age-related conditions like macular degeneration. And don’t skip your annual eye exams—they can catch early signs of serious issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, or even brain tumors.
Your eyes are your window to the world—take care of them, and they’ll keep showing you life’s best moments.
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Dr Joseph Allen is an optometrist and leading expert in eye health. He is the creator of the ‘Doctor Eye Health’ YouTube channel and host of the podcast, ‘Eye Give A Damn!’.
00:00 Intro
02:10 Who Is Dr. Joseph Allen?
03:19 Is Our Eye Health Improving?
04:29 How The Environment Impacts Your Eyesight
05:36 Why We Don’t Value Our Eyesight Until It’s Too Late
06:49 Surprising Conditions Dr. Allen Finds During Eye Exams
11:05 Does Everyone’s Eyesight Deteriorate Over Time?
12:35 Why The World’s Eyesight Is Getting Worse
16:56 How Much Screen Time & Reading Is Safe For Your Eyes?
20:24 The Role Of Vitamin D In Eye Health
21:15 Can Short-Sightedness Be Reversed?
24:32 Do Eye Exercises Actually Work?
25:24 Can Your Parents’ Eyesight Predict Yours?
30:45 Can We Really Do Eye Transplants?
32:36 How To Make Better Choices For Eye Health
35:36 Best Phone Features To Protect Your Eyes
40:30 Causes Of Eye Bags & Dark Circles
46:44 Do Cucumbers Really Help With Eye Bags?
49:06 Eye Bag Treatments That Actually Work
49:44 Can Red Light Therapy Improve Your Eyes?
54:44 Best Ways To Cure Dry Eyes
57:39 Can Red Light Therapy Help With Myopia?
59:16 Is It Safe To Stare At The Sun?
01:01:27 What Is Sun Gazing And Should You Try It?
01:02:40 Is Blue Light From Devices Damaging Your Eyes?
01:04:10 What’s The Best Diet For Eye Health?
01:07:27 Do Carrots Really Improve Your Vision?
01:09:00 Is Omega 3 Beneficial For Your Eyes?
01:14:22 What Is Dry Eye And How To Treat It?
01:16:04 The Best Superfoods For Eye Health
01:16:49 Does Sugar Harm Your Vision?
01:17:37 Why Diabetics Suffer More With Eye Problems
01:19:55 What Is Happening When Your Eye Twitches?
01:21:49 What Is Glaucoma And Is It Preventable?
01:24:06 What Are Eye Floaters?
01:27:03 Can Pineapple Cure Floaters?
01:30:17 What To Do If You Get Something In Your Eye?
01:31:41 How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Tested?
01:32:16 The Most Important Thing We Didn’t Talk About
01:33:49 The Last Guest Question
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