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.
How Screens Affect Your Child’s Vision, Sleep, and Brain
In Focus
30 minutes
1 month ago
How Screens Affect Your Child’s Vision, Sleep, and Brain
Dr. Rupa Wong, pediatric ophthalmologist, uncovers the surprising ways screen time shapes children’s eyes, sleep, and brain development. With research-driven insights and practical strategies, she equips parents with the tools to protect their kids’ health and set them up for lifelong success in a digital world.
Key Topics:
1. Screen Time and Vision
- Eye strain signals
- Distance matters
- Protecting young eyes
2. Sleep Disruption Dynamics
- Bedtime screen dangers
- Blue light's hidden effects
- Teenage sleep vulnerability
3. Neurological Development Concerns
- Early childhood brain changes
- Cognitive development risks
- Social-emotional implications
4. Practical Parenting Strategies
- Setting healthy boundaries
- Creating screen time agreements
- Age-appropriate guidelines
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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.
