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How Stress Affects Your Eyes (And How to Fix It) with
Pam Theriot
When was the last time you blinked on purpose? If you spend your days on screens running your business, your eyes may be working overtime, and it could be adding to your stress without you even knowing it. In this episode, Dr. Pam Theriot shares simple, doable ways to rest your eyes, protect your energy, and feel calmer and clearer all day.
Dr. Pam Theriot is an optometrist who is committed to helping you understand why a yearly visit to the eye doctor is more important than brushing your teeth.
In this episode:
- Pam shares why tired eyes can make your stress feel even bigger. When your eyes ache and your vision gets blurry, your whole day feels harder.
- She explains why we blink so much less when we look at screens. She says we blink about 21 times a minute while chatting with a friend, but only about 7 on a computer and 5 on a phone. Wow!
- She talks about how doom scrolling keeps your eyes wide open and your body in stress mode, and what that does to your eyes over time.
- Pam shares three easy workspace fixes. Move your screen as far away as you can while still seeing it clearly, wear glasses made for screen distance, and take little breaks.
- She explains her simple break trick. Stand up, sip some water, look across the room, and do five good, hard blinks to refresh your eyes.
- She talks about reading glasses and why the style and fit really matter. The wrong pair can cause even more eye strain.
- Pam shares three kind habits for your eyes. Blink more, take off your eye makeup every single night, and gently clean your lids and lashes.
- She explains what to do about itchy eyelids, which can be a sign of tiny lash mites that tend to grow in number as we get older. There is a prescription eye drop that can help, so ask your eye doctor.
- She shares quick Zoom tips, like putting your light above you and not behind you. She also explains why you should schedule an eye exam if it has been a while, and she offers a free workspace guide at www.pamtheriot.com/tedx
