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#198 - Eye health—everything you need to know | Steven Dell, M.D.

2022/3/7

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#198 - Eye health—everything you need to know | Steven Dell, M.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

Why did Steven choose ophthalmology?

What are the anatomy of the eye and common types of vision loss?

Can eye drops potentially improve vision?

The explanation for different eye colors

How is the physiology of the eye connected to the brain?

Understanding human vision through an evolutionary lens

Can vision be enhanced beyond 20/20?

What is astigmatism and why is it so prevalent?

What causes nearsightedness in children and how can it be prevented?

How do cataracts impact aging and how can they be repaired?

What are lens implants and how do they improve vision?

What are the effects of eye trauma?

How to treat and prevent corneal abrasion from 'dry eye'?

Are sunglasses effective for eye protection?

What solutions are there to correct nearsightedness?

Laser eye surgery—photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

Laser eye surgery—LASIK

Laser eye surgery—small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE)

What is glaucoma and how is it managed?

What tips can help preserve eye health?

How does screen time affect eye health?

What are the considerations for contact lens hygiene?

What is the bonus benefit from repairing cataracts?

Questions about corrective eye surgery?

How can an eye exam reveal metabolic illness?

Shownotes Transcript

#198 - Eye health—everything you need to know | Steven Dell, M.D. 02:43:41 Share

The Peter Attia Drive

Why did Steven choose ophthalmology?

What are the anatomy of the eye and common types of vision loss?

Can eye drops potentially improve vision?

The explanation for different eye colors

How is the physiology of the eye connected to the brain?

Understanding human vision through an evolutionary lens

Can vision be enhanced beyond 20/20?

What is astigmatism and why is it so prevalent?

What causes nearsightedness in children and how can it be prevented?

How do cataracts impact aging and how can they be repaired?

What are lens implants and how do they improve vision?

What are the effects of eye trauma?

How to treat and prevent corneal abrasion from 'dry eye'?

Are sunglasses effective for eye protection?

What solutions are there to correct nearsightedness?

Laser eye surgery—photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

Laser eye surgery—LASIK

Laser eye surgery—small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE)

What is glaucoma and how is it managed?

What tips can help preserve eye health?

How does screen time affect eye health?

What are the considerations for contact lens hygiene?

What is the bonus benefit from repairing cataracts?

Questions about corrective eye surgery?

How can an eye exam reveal metabolic illness?

Shownotes Transcript

#198 - Eye health—everything you need to know | Steven Dell, M.D.