186 - Screen Time, Sunglasses, and the Secret to Healthy Eyes w/ Dr. Collin Gray

In today’s episode, Dr. Gray and I discuss all things related to eye health that I think everyone should hear. Here are my top three takeaways from our conversation: 

Dr. Gray highlights that eye health is more than prescriptions, emphasizing a holistic approach with proper nutrition and lifestyle choices. Key nutrients like vitamins A, C, E, and omega-3s combat oxidative stress and inflammation, helping prevent eye diseases. Our bodies are designed to thrive without over-reliance on medication! 

With rising screen time, many parents worry about its impact on their kids. Dr. Gray explains that excessive screen use can lead to myopia but balancing it with outdoor activities helps. Studies show kids who spend more time outside have slower myopia progression. So, let’s encourage outdoor play and sunlight. 

Regular eye exams are crucial, even without glasses. Dr. Gray shares a story of a young girl whose eye exam detected an invasive cancer early, highlighting the importance of routine exams to catch potential issues.

Bio:

Dr. Collin Gray was born and raised in Lehi Utah. He attended Lehi High school where he played for the state championship soccer team in 2010. After graduating high school, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Córdoba, Argentina. He later attended Brigham Young University (BYU) and married Abbie Bird before starting his senior year.

He later attended University of Houston College of Optometry. He was involved in many clubs and won several awards while attending UHCO. He was president of the OSA Equipment room, 2020 class representative, CooperVision Ambassador for the school, won Teaching Assistant of the year, and received a clinical letter of excellence award.

Dr. Gray has specialties in Myopia Control, Dry Eye, and Aesthetics. He currently serves on the Utah Optometric Association Board, and travels the country teaching other Optometrists about advanced dry eye treatments.

As an Associate Faculty Member at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, he assists new Optometry Students in learning advanced procedures, and helps RMU in dry eye research.

Connect with Dr. Collin Gray: 

Instagram: utahdryeyeguy  

Website: eyecareoflehi.com 

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:23 Collin Gray Bio

1:17 Welcome Collin Gray

3:00 Why It's Important To Address Eye Care Further Than Prescriptions

3:45 Are There Certain Vitamins Better For Eye Health

5:17 Can Stress Make Eyesight Worse?

6:49 90% of Dry Eyes Start In The Gut and With Inflammation

7:54 What Is a Dry Eye?

12:22 How Does Red Light Help Eye Health?

17:32 Prevalent Issues with Farsightedness 

19:45 Do Blue Light Glasses Really Help?

22:25 How Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes

23:18 Just Ingredients Ad

25:06 Should We Still Get Sunlight In Our Eyes?

26:13 Eye Problems vs Migraines 

27:36 Lasik

28:16 Screen Time Contributing to Myopia Progression

32:55 Early Signs For Children Eye Problems

36:28 Orthokeratology

40:15 Insurance Coverage For Preventative Eye Care

42:02 Finding A Provider

43:08 Preventative Eye Care

45:23 Autoimmune Conditions and Diabetes

48:28 Resources Available

49:17 What Is The Best Ingredient In Life?

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