Ep 594: Dry Eyes in the Digital Age: Causes & Natural Relief with Dr. Pam Theriot

In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews, Dr. Pam Theriot an optometrist, author, and dry eye specialist who dives into the growing dry eye epidemic, especially as screen time continues to rise in our digital world.

Dr. Theriot explains why dry eyes are becoming more common, how blinking less while using digital devices impacts tear quality, and why natural tears are far more complex than artificial drops. She also explores how detoxification, inflammation, cosmetics, medications, and underlying health conditions can all play a role in chronic eye irritation.

Drawing from both her 20+ years of clinical experience and her own personal journey with dry eye, Dr. Theriot shares practical, proactive strategies you can start using today to protect and restore your eye health.

If your eyes feel dry, irritated, red, or "just not the same," this episode is a must-listen.

 

🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How reduced blinking while on screens contributes to eye dryness
• The key differences between the 2000 + components in natural tears vs. artificial tears
• How detoxing can reduce inflammation and improve tear quality
• The hidden impact of toxins in cosmetics on eye irritation
• How autoimmune conditions and medications affect eye health
• A simple tests used to assess dry eye severity
• The role hydration plays in healthy tear production
• Daily eye care habits that can significantly improve symptoms

 

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Pam Theriot

Dr. Pam Theriot is an optometrist, dry eye specialist, and author based in Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience, she leads the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists, helping patients find personalized, long-term solutions to chronic dry eye symptoms.

Her own struggle with dry eye, affecting everything from contact lens wear to running and applying makeup sparked a professional mission to help others feel comfortable in their eyes again.

Dr. Theriot shares her expertise through her book Alleviate Dry Eye, online courses, a weekly blog, and her Editor's Pick Award-Winning TEDx Talk. Her mission is to help 1 million people care for their eyes as routinely as they care for their teeth by building simple, sustainable daily habits.

 

🔗 Connect with Dr. Pam Theriot

🌐 Website: www.pamtheriot.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriot/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamtheriotpage💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamtheriot