Eye Health Explained: Vision Problems, LASIK & Dry Eyes

In today’s episode join me, as I interview Dr Rushad Shroff, an expert ophthalmologist to answer all your questions about eye health. We cover everything from nearsightedness and farsightedness to myopia in kids, and explain why annual eye screenings and following ophthalmological guidelines are so important. In this episode, we discuss dry eyes, the role of blue light filters, and whether contact lenses are truly risky. We also dive into LASIK and SILK eye surgeries, compare the two procedures, and address common doubts people have before eye surgery. Whether you’re considering LASIK, worried about your child’s vision, or want simple strategies to protect your eyes, this interview is packed with reliable, expert-backed information to help you maintain healthy vision for life.    / @shroffeyecentre.official   Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:31 - What’s Nearsightedness & Farsightedness? 07:21 - Myopia in Kids: What Parents Should Know 12:16 - Annual Eye Screening & Ophthalmology Guidelines 16:36 - Dry Eyes, Blue Light Filters & Contact Lenses 22:36 - What is LASIK Eye Surgery? 26:52 - Who is Eligible For Specs Removal? 28:12 - LASIK VS SILK 30:01 - Common Doubts About Eye Surgery 37:11 - AI in Ophthalmology: Future of Eye Care 39:31 - Eye Care Myths Busted 51:21 - Rapid Fire Q&A 52:56 - Final Advice & Takeaways ----- For shorter versions of our long podcasts, please checkout the following channels 1. Gut Feeling with Dr Pal Shorts - We highlight the important points within 1 minute in this channel.    / @gutfeelingpodcastshorts   2. Gut Feeling with Dr Pal clips - Please find the highlights of the best episodes from our podcast. https://youtube.com/@gutfeelingpodcas... ----- For Tamil videos, Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @priyapal_vibes   ----- Follow us on: Facebook:   / dr-pal-102856268051377   Instagram:   / dr.pal.manickam   Twitter:   / drpal_manickam   Telegram: https://t.me/Ask_Doc_Pal For Collabs & Enquiries: Email: [email protected] ----- Our charity work - https://www.vmfus.org/ . We support hospice patients and specially abled kids by running a free school in Madurai. #askdocpal #drpal #IntermittentFasting #WeightLossJourney #BellyFatLoss #TimeRestrictedEating #IFResults #HealthyEating #IFCommunity #FastingForHealth #LoseWeight #FitLife #FatLossTips #MealTiming #IFGoals #BellyFatBusters #EatClean #IFSuccess #FitnessMotivation #BurnFat #HealthyHabits #MealPlan