Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah Ep 74 Dr. Rupa Wong: Protecting Your Eye Health in the Era of Lash Extensions, Blue Light and Screen Fatigue
Can screen time ruin your vision? Can lash extensions harm your eye health?
In this can't-miss episode of Save Yourself, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with the brilliant Dr. Rupa Wong—pediatric ophthalmologist, adult strabismus surgeon, and managing partner of the Honolulu Eye Clinic—to bust myths, share eye-saving strategies, and talk real life as a physician, mother, and educator.
You’ll hear the truth about blue light and digital fatigue, surprising facts about makeup and eye health, and a sneak peek at the free app she's building to transform physician education. It’s expert insight meets real-world advice—don’t miss it.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Entering Social Media for Medical Advocacy
03:54 "Expert Health Advice Essential"
08:33 Low Dose Atropine for Nearsightedness
10:09 Managing Children's Nearsightedness Risks
14:22 iPhone Health: Child Screen Features
18:13 "Importance of Regular Blinking"
20:25 Vision and Brain Adaptation
24:45 Avoid Eyelash Extensions: Health Risks
27:27 Makeup Allergies and Eye Irritation
29:47 Free CME App with Diverse Learning
31:58 Peer Mentoring in Endocrinology
35:28 Building Effective Practice Teams
40:33 "Future Conversations Promised"
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