Clear Optics: Eye Care and Protecting Your Vision

Eye wellness is our focus with our guest Dr. Ashley Brissette. Dr. Brissette is double board certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and specializes in cataract surgery, laser vision correction, dry eyes and eye exams at Weill Cornell Medicine.   We cover:     (3:35) protecting your eyes from the sun and what to look for when buying sunglasses, (6:44) understanding cataracts and macular degeneration, (10:22) what screen time does to your vision, (12:21) how effective are blue light blocking glasses, (13:48) the right amount of screen time for children, (16:06) computer vision syndrome, and (21:04) basic care for your eyes.    Learn more about Dr. Brissette here: https://weillcornell.org/ashley-brissette-md-msc-frcscSupport the show