Screen Time & Eye Health Dr. Pam Theriot On Preventing Digital Eye Strain

Finding Genius Podcast

Richard Jacobs

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4.4 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Screens dominate our work and leisure time, contributing to digital eye strain and other issues that can impact both productivity and health. Given the tech-centered society that we all live in, what proactive measures can we take to protect our vision for the coming years? Dr. Pam Theriot, a TEDx speaker and nationally recognized dry-eye specialist, sits down to explain…

Dr. Theriot is a renowned optometrist and author who has spoken to audiences around the world. She regularly shares her expertise with healthcare professionals, offering insights into the latest treatments and innovations. Always taking a patient-centered approach, Dr. Theriot has a gift for breaking down complex medical ideas into clear, relatable language — helping dry eye sufferers understand their condition and take meaningful steps toward relief.

This episode explores:

Why dry eye conditions have become so much more prevalent.
The purpose of blinking and the consequences of reduced blink frequency.
Whether or not fake lashes negatively affect eye health.
The difference between reading a book and reading on a screen.
Practical ways to set your eyes up for success.

To learn more about Dr. Theriot and her work, visit her website!

Keep up with Pam Theriot socials here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PamTheriotODFAAO/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriot/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alleviatedryeyewithdr.T

https://www.tiktok.com/@pamtheriot6

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0:28.6	Here come the geniuses.
0:30.3	This is the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.
0:37.3	Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast.
0:41.0	Yesterday was Dr. Pam Terrio.
0:43.1	She's a TEDx speaker and a naturally recognized dry eye specialist.
0:47.1	We're going to talk about some tips to preserve your vision and how to deal with dry eye.
0:50.9	Dr. Pam is, she's an optometrist, an author.
0:53.6	Again, a dry eye specialist based in Louisiana. She has over 20 years experience in eye care. She leads the dry eye relief center at Lusk Eye Specialist, which she has patients with personalized care. I never knew that dry eyes was a big problem that, you know, we'll get into her journey and why she deals with it and all that good stuff.
1:11.0	So welcome, Pam.
1:11.8	Thanks for coming.
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