Dry Eyes, Screen Time & Vision Health with Optometrist Dr. Kennedy of Summit Vision Care | Erie Wellness Podcast

Your eyes do far more than help you see—they offer powerful clues about your overall health.  Lauren sits down with Dr. Kennedy, longtime optometrist and owner of Summit Vision Care in Erie, Colorado, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about how to protect and support your vision as you age. Dr. Kennedy explains why regular eye exams are essential—even if your vision seems perfect—and how screen time, blue light exposure, and modern work habits are affecting eye health more than ever. He also shares how the eyes can reveal early signs of systemic health concerns such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. They also dive into the latest treatments for dry eyes, how vision impacts brain health, and surprising research on the link between hearing, eyesight, and dementia risk. In this episode, we explore: Why routine eye exams matter, even with 20/20 vision How screen time impacts eye strain, sleep & long-term eye health The latest treatments and tools for dry eye relief Why blue light matters—and what actually helps Early warning signs the eyes can reveal about whole-body health How vision, hearing, and cognitive health are interconnected Practical tips to protect your eyes at work, home & on digital devices Enjoyed the episode?If this episode helped you learn something new about eye health, share it with a friend or tag us @theeriewellnesspodcast. Your support helps us highlight more local experts serving our Erie community.Connect with Summit Vision Care:⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠Website⁠Connect with the Erie Wellness Podcast:⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Be a Guest on the Podcast⁠⁠Advertise on the Erie Wellness Podcast⁠