Ask Dr. Rupa: Blue Light Glasses, Screen Time, Farsightedness, and More

Do blue light glasses actually protect your child’s eyes, and how do you know when farsightedness requires glasses? In this first monthly Q&A, board-certified ophthalmologist and pediatric eye specialist Dr. Rupa Wong answers your questions about farsightedness in children, nutrition for healthy eyes, blue light glasses, screen time rules, and why nearsightedness can continue progressing after age 18. She also shares the practical screen boundaries she uses with her own three children and how those rules have evolved as they have grown. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introducing Ask Dr. Rupa 01:24 Is Farsightedness Common in Children? 01:41 Farsightedness vs. Nearsightedness 03:10 Why Do Children Have Plus Prescriptions? 06:05 When Do Kids Need Glasses for Farsightedness? 08:23 What Should You Eat for Healthy Eyes? 13:11 Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work? 18:17 Screen Time Rules for Kids and Teenagers 25:24 Can Nearsightedness Get Worse After Age 18? 28:34 Does Farsightedness Worsen With Age? 29:12 Can Eye Rubbing Worsen Astigmatism? FREE SCREEN TIME CHECKLIST: https://www.drrupawong.com/device-checklist IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03  HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrupawong  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRupaWong  Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up  Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com  Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG: Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself.  Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices