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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.
Why Are So Many Kids Nearsighted Now And Why Should We Care?
In Focus
25 minutes
2 months ago
Why Are So Many Kids Nearsighted Now And Why Should We Care?
Dr. Rupa Wong, pediatric ophthalmologist, uncovers the surprising reasons behind the rising trend of nearsightedness in children, why it matters, and what parents need to know to protect their kids' eye health.
Key Topics:
1. The Nearsightedness Epidemic
- Growing concerns among parents
- Increasing rates across different age groups
- Impact on children's vision development
2. Screen Time and Eye Health
- How digital devices affect vision
- The pandemic's unexpected eye health consequences
- Balancing technology use with eye wellness
3. Long-Term Vision Risks
- Beyond just wearing glasses
- Potential future eye health complications
- What parents can do to minimize risks
4. Practical Prevention Strategies
- Simple lifestyle modifications
- Outdoor time and eye health
- Creating healthy screen time habits
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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.
