The Wellness Files with Kari Beal
Dry Eye: Screens, Eyelash Mites, Hormones & Doctor-Approved Fixes
Published on Sep 16, 2026, 9:46:53 AM
Total time: 00:30:14
The Wellness Files with Kari Beal
Published on Sep 16, 2026, 9:46:53 AM
Total time: 00:30:14
Dry, irritated eyes are skyrocketing thanks to modern screen habits. Hormonal shifts also play a role, and microscopic eyelash mites can be mistaken for dry eye. In this episode of The Wellness Files, optometrist Dr. Cory Lappin explains what’s really drying out your eyes and the proven clinical and at-home steps to fix it.
00:00 - intro
02:01 - Meet Dr. Cory Lappin / Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist
04:01 - Dry eye stats & common symptoms
06:13 - Why ignoring dry eye makes it worse
06:56 - Drops, supplements & why to avoid baby shampoo
09:12 - Advanced in-office fixes: IPL & red light
12:31 - The mental health & pain toll of chronic dry eye
14:41 - Screen time, "toothpaste oil," & blinking habits
18:11 - Screens, myopia & skyrocketing vision issues
19:16 - The surprising link between hormones & tears
20:53 - Demodex eyelash mites: symptoms & collarettes
23:07 - FDA-approved mite treatments & lid hygiene
25:08 - Morning sunlight, sunglasses & circadian rhythm
27:32 - Blue light, screen sleep habits & annual eye exams
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