Kids, Screens and Rising Myopia

Join us for this conversation with Dr. Meenal Agarwal to explore how to protect and optimize your eye health in today’s modern world. Dr. Agarwal breaks down the biggest contributors to declining vision, the hidden dangers of our technology use, and her practical 20-20-20 rule to help counter digital eye strain. We dive into the role nutrition plays in keeping your eyes strong, the truth about prescription glasses, and what you should know before considering procedures like LASIK or cataract surgery. She also shares insights on why poor night vision is becoming more common and what you can do about it. Tune in to learn how small daily habits can make a big difference for your long-term eye health.

Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an award-winning, board-certified optometrist, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health & Wellness. She is passionate advocate for functional optometry, which takes a holistic approach to vision and eye health, focusing on the root causes of visual problems, and championing the connection between eye health, cognitive function, neurodegenerative disease prevention, and overall well-being. Dr. Agarwal graduated with distinction from the University of Waterloo, earning both an Honors Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Optometry degree. At just 24, she opened her first clinic and today owns three successful practices across the Greater Toronto Area. Her clinical expertise includes laser vision correction/Lasik, Rigid Gas Permeable and scleral contact lens fittings, dry eye management, and myopia control in children. She previously served as a clinical director at TLC Laser Eye Centers and is a proud member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists. Her insights have been featured in TIME, Forbes, and Fox News. As both a devoted mother and innovative entrepreneur, Dr. Agarwal Dr. Agarwal blends science, mindfulness, and compassion to raise the bar in modern optometry.

SHOW NOTES:

0:39 Welcome to the podcast!

3:04 Dr. Meenal Agarwal’s Bio

3:49 Welcome her to the show!

4:58 What are the biggest contributors to declining eye health?

6:56 Vision for kids & teens

8:59 The biggest problem with devices

11:53 Blue-light computer glasses

14:15 20-20-20 Rule

16:32 Red light & sunglasses

22:18 Cataracts

24:26 Nutrition for eye health

26:59 Why managing glucose is so important

28:46 *TROSCRIPTIONS*

29:50 Socializing for eye health

30:33 Dry eyes & hormone changes

38:32 How often to see the eye doctor

42:45 Do Rx glasses make you reliant?

45:02 Farsightedness

47:01 Astigmatism

50:44 Lasik procedure

54:30 Poor night vision

58:44 Correlations with cognitive decline

1:02:45 Neurotoxins & Vision

1:04:44 What to ask for at the doctor

1:05:41 Her final piece of advice

1:06:37 Where to find Dr. Meenal!

1:06:51 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Website: www.drmeenal.com

IG: @dr.meenagarwal

Podcast: Uncover Your Eyes

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