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Dec 2023
1h 7m

Eye Health Essentials and Myths | Dr. Pr...

Andreas Samoutis
About this episode

🎙️ Dive into the world of eye care with Dr. Pranesh ( @pranesh ) an experienced ophthalmologist and medical educator at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Explore the essentials of vision health, discover when to seek expert advice, and unravel common misconceptions about eye care. Dr. Pranesh, also a passionate YouTube educator, offers valuable insights for eye care professionals and medical students globally.

🤓 Eye Exams & Vision Red Flags
👁️ Myopia, Dry Eyes & Cataracts: Causes, Management & Prevention
👓 Glasses vs Contacts & LASIK
🥕 Blue Ray Glasses, Nutrition & Eye Drops

👨‍⚕️ Dr Pranesh: http://bit.ly/m/pranesh
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pranesh

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Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
01:25 Introduction 
02:37 Eye exams: When do we need them?
05:15 Ophthalmologists vs Optometrists vs Opticians
07:38 Red Flags in Vision
12:34 Anatomy of the eye
16:50 Why do we blink?
19:27 Dry eyes: Mechanism and solutions
25:45 Eye Drops: Common mistakes and expert advice
29:15 Why do we cry?
31:56 The correct way of applying eye ointment
33:55 Myopia: What is it, its causes, and can we reverse it?
41:25 Glasses or Contacts: Benefits and hazards
46:25 LASIK: Expert opinion
49:35 Eye trauma - Washing the eye
55:05 Why do we have different eye colours?
57:00 Cataracts: Preventing and curing
1:01:25 Diabetic Retinopathy: Identifying and managing
1:04:34 Blue ray glasses & White vs Yellow light

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*Disclaimer: The information provided is no substitute for professional medical advice. No liability is accepted as a consequence of any actions taken by any individual in response to this podcast. It is strongly recommended that you independently verify any interpretation of this material and if you have a medical problem that you see your doctor or another medical professional.

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