In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
From Preemie to First Eye Exam: What NICU Parents Should Know
In Focus
24 minutes
3 months ago
From Preemie to First Eye Exam: What NICU Parents Should Know
Dr. Rupa Wong dives into an often-overlooked topic: why NICU babies need more than just a clear retinal exam before being discharged. In this episode, she shares what parents should really be paying attention to when it comes to their baby’s vision after the NICU. From follow-up timing to the subtle signs that matter most, Dr. Wong helps parents feel informed, empowered, and ready to ask the right questions.
Key topics:
1. Baby Vision Development in Preemies
- Neurological connections and brain-eye pathways
- Sensory input and visual processing
- Developmental milestones and adjusted age
2. Follow-Up Eye Exam Process
- Pupil exam and light response
- Eye Alignment and Muscle Coordination
- Refractive Error Screening and Potential Glasses
3. Common Vision Challenges for Premature Babies
- Farsightedness and refractive errors
- Strabismus (eye misalignment)
- Amblyopia (unequal vision between eyes)
4. Parental Guidance and Support
- Tracking visual progress at home
- Understanding follow-up appointment needs
- Asking informed questions to ophthalmologists
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In Focus
In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
