Sports Vision, Eye Health & Myopia | Dr. Jennifer Tsai

In this episode, Dr. Pamela Mehta sits down with optometrist and entrepreneur Dr. Jennifer Tsai to explore how modern eye care goes far beyond glasses. They discuss kids’ vision, athletes’ performance, dry eye and screen time, and how beauty, skincare, and eye health all connect—plus Jen’s journey building a thriving, regenerative, and preventative-focused eye practice and product line. Key Topics: 1. From Fainting in Surgery to Redefining Eye Care - How a terrifying reaction to the operating room led Dr. Tsai to discover optometry. - The eye emergency that showed her how powerful a caring eye doctor can be. - How she blended medicine, entrepreneurship, and social media to build a modern eye practice. 2. Kids, Athletes, and the Hidden Demands on Their Eyes - Why “20/20” is only one small piece of what an athlete’s eyes actually need to do. - How simple, game-like visual exercises can sharpen focus, reaction time, and side vision. - A sleep-time lens approach that lets active kids see clearly in the day—without living in glasses. 3. Dry Eye in a Screen-First World (and Why Quick Fixes Don’t Last) - What really happens to your blink and tear film when you stare at screens all day. - How tiny oil glands in the eyelids quietly drive redness, burning, and “watery” eyes. - Office treatments that treat the root cause—and often improve under‑eye appearance at the same time. 4. Beauty, Eyelid Hygiene, and the Future of Eye Health - Why the skin around the eyes shows stress and aging first—and what we can do about it. - How Dr. Tsai turned constant patient questions into a dedicated eyelid-cleaning line. - Where eye care is headed next, from restoring damaged vision to boosting everyday sight and protecting eyes through lifestyle and nutrition. If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Thursday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @dr.pamelamehta,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Dr. Mehta’s YouTube channel, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Resilience Orthopedics. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at https:www.learnatpinnacle.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices