Julian Dorey Podcast #373 - "Silent Epidemic!" - No. 1 Eye Doc WARNS of Blue Light Lies & "Cowboy" Doctors | Joseph Allen
Jan 13, 2026
Dr. Joseph Allen, a practicing optometrist and founder of the 'Doctor Eye Health' YouTube channel, dives into fascinating topics about vision health. He discusses the rise of myopia and how outdoor time can help combat it. Joseph explains cataract surgery advancements and differentiates between optometrists and ophthalmologists. He debunks myths about blue light and sleep, offering practical tips for screen use. The conversation also touches on the surprising links between diet, gut health, and eye disease.
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Indoor Living Drives Global Myopia Rise
- Modern indoor lifestyles and constant near work change how eyes develop compared with our evolutionary past.
- Reduced outdoor time is a major driver of rising myopia worldwide, not just screen use.
Match Eye Care To The Problem
- See an optometrist for routine eye care and an ophthalmologist for surgical needs or advanced disease.
- Choose providers by comfort and track record; complex surgery requires experienced specialists and attending supervision for trainees.
A Faint In The OR Changed His Career
- Dr Joseph Allen recounts fainting in an OR while shadowing ophthalmology, which steered him from surgical training.
- That experience led him to choose optometry and a career focused on clinic-based care and education.