Dry Eye, Screen Fatigue, & Vision Changes: What You Need to Know | Dr. Pam Theriot

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail!If you are enjoying this podcast and want to support Vanessa's work, you can do so here: Buy Me a Coffee – Intentionally WellMost of us don't think much about our eye health until something changes.Earlier this year, I experienced an unexpected change in my own vision that led me down a path of learning more about eye health, and it quickly became clear just how many people are navigating dry eye, screen fatigue, floaters, and other vision concerns without fully understanding what's happening.In this episode, I'm joined by optometrist and dry eye specialist Dr. Pam Theriot for a practical conversation about protecting your vision in today's digital world. We discuss why dry eye is becoming increasingly common, how screen use impacts the eyes, changes that can occur with age, and simple habits that can support long-term eye health.Whether you're experiencing symptoms or simply want to be more proactive, this episode is filled with practical, evidence-informed advice you can begin applying today.In This Episode:Why dry eye is becoming increasingly commonThe impact of screen time on eye health and digital eye strainHormones and their role in dry eye and vision changesUnderstanding floaters and the eye's gel-like vitreousCommon vision changes that can occur as we ageEye makeup, false lashes, and habits that may affect your eyesChoosing and using eye drops wiselyPractical strategies for protecting your long-term eye healthWhen it's time to see an eye care professionalAbout Dr. Pam Theriot:Dr. Pam Theriot serves as the Clinical Director of the Dry Eye Center at Lusk Eye Specialists in Shreveport, Louisiana. She earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry. She completed a residency at the State University of New York College of Optometry and a fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.Passionate about patient education, Dr. Theriot launched her educational blog and published Alleviate Dry Eye to help individuals better understand and manage dry eye disease. She serves on the Public Awareness Committee of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), is the Dry Eye Disease columnist for Optometric Management, and lectures internationally on ocular surface disease, aesthetics, presbyopia, and dry eye. In 2025, her TEDx talk on the importance of eye health in the digital age received an Editor's Pick Award.Connect with Dr. Pam:Website & ResourcesDr. Pam's WebsiteFree Dry Eye Guides & Patient ResourcesWatch Dr. Pam's TEDx TalkFollow Dr. PamInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInX (Twitter)TikTokConnect with Vanessa and the podcast: Click here to explore the Intentionally Well Affiliate & Discount HubIWP Website: Intentionally Well PodcastSubstack: Intentionally Well ReflectionsPodcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubeVanessa on TikTokVanessa on XEmail: [email protected] the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.