Can screen time ruin your vision? Can lash extensions harm your eye health? 

In this can't-miss episode of Save Yourself, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with the brilliant Dr. Rupa Wong—pediatric ophthalmologist, adult strabismus surgeon, and managing partner of the Honolulu Eye Clinic—to bust myths, share eye-saving strategies, and talk real life as a physician, mother, and educator.

You’ll hear the truth about  blue light and digital fatigue, surprising facts about makeup and eye health, and a sneak peek at the free app she's building to transform physician education. It’s expert insight meets real-world advice—don’t miss it.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Entering Social Media for Medical Advocacy

03:54 "Expert Health Advice Essential"

08:33 Low Dose Atropine for Nearsightedness

10:09 Managing Children's Nearsightedness Risks

14:22 iPhone Health: Child Screen Features

18:13 "Importance of Regular Blinking"

20:25 Vision and Brain Adaptation

24:45 Avoid Eyelash Extensions: Health Risks

27:27 Makeup Allergies and Eye Irritation

29:47 Free CME App with Diverse Learning

31:58 Peer Mentoring in Endocrinology

35:28 Building Effective Practice Teams

40:33 "Future Conversations Promised"

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