Optimizing Eye Health: Dr. Joseph Allen Explains the Science of Vision | The Proof Podcast EP #345
Don’t take your eyesight for granted. Join me in Episode #345 as I sit down with optometrist Dr Joseph Allen to discover science-backed ways to care for your eyes, including common eye health myths, practical strategies for protecting your vision, and expert advice on maintaining healthy eyes for life. 👇 Visit The Proof website for the full show notes and supporting studies. 👇 https://theproof.com/podcast/ Dr Joseph Allen is a practicing optometrist and leading voice in eye health education. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Dr Allen is also the founder of *Doctor Eye Health*, a YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers. Through his videos, he educates viewers about ocular disease, vision products, and everyday tips for better eye care. With his extensive clinical experience and passion for public education, Dr Allen is on a mission to make expert eye care accessible to everyone. Connect with Dr Joseph Allen: YouTube: / @doctoreyehealth Instagram: / doctoreyehealth Facebook: / doctoreyehealth Twitter/X: https://x.com/doctoreyehealth If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. Enjoy, friends. Simon This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Head to https://38tera.com/ and use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on http://join.whoop.com/simon. Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at http://livemomentous.com/ Pique Tea Pique's Nandaka provides sustainable, all-day energy and makes you feel like you’re doing something good for your body! Try Pique and get up to 20% off plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker when you purchase exclusively at http://piquelife.com/simon. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit http://theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of http://theproof.com/ and host of https://theproof.com/podcast/ Author of https://theproof.com/book/ Watch the episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProofWit... or listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... / Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCV... Connect with me on Instagram / theproof , Twitter / theproof , and Facebook / theproofwithsimonhill Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide https://theproof.com/ferments/ Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan https://plantproof.com/mealplan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book https://theproof.com/performance/ We discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Eye Health and Dr. Joseph Allen 02:18 - Dr. Allen’s Journey to Becoming an Optometrist 06:25 - Debunking Common Eye Health Myths 08:39 - How Vision Works: The Human Eye Explained 11:04 - Top Eye Conditions: Symptoms and Treatments 19:50 - The Myopia Epidemic: Causes and Solutions 25:12 - Eye Care Tips: Maintaining Healthy Vision 33:30 - Blue Light Glasses: Do They Really Work? 39:52 - Best Diet for Eye Health: Foods for Better Vision 46:54 - Omega-3s and Their Role in Eye Health 01:04:40 - Vision Nutrients: Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Leafy Greens 01:14:10 - Essential Vitamins for Long-Term Eye Health 01:21:17 - Eye Exercises: Do They Improve Vision? 01:29:16 - Contact Lenses: Risks, Benefits, and Care Tips 01:33:49 - Vision Correction Surgery: Options and Trends 01:38:53 - Age-Related Vision Problems and Solutions 01:44:42 - Final Expert Tips for Lifelong Eye Health