Eye Health: How To Protect Your Vision | Grayson Armstrong, MD at Harvard, Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Bonus Episode - World Sight Day)
Bonus Episode - World Sight Day (October 9) Most of us don’t think about our eyes until something goes wrong—but vision problems are far more common than you might realize. Globally, at least 2.2 billion people live with vision impairment. Of those, about 1 billion (nearly half) are cases that could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed. Many studies further estimate that up to 90% of vision impairment arises from causes that are preventable or treatable. In this episode, host Dr. J...
Bonus Episode - World Sight Day (October 9)
Most of us don’t think about our eyes until something goes wrong—but vision problems are far more common than you might realize. Globally, at least 2.2 billion people live with vision impairment. Of those, about 1 billion (nearly half) are cases that could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed. Many studies further estimate that up to 90% of vision impairment arises from causes that are preventable or treatable.
In this episode, host Dr. Jason Arora speaks with ophthalmologist Dr. Grayson Armstrong about the most overlooked threats to eye health, why regular exams matter, and the habits that protect your sight for life. From aging and common conditions like cataracts and glaucoma to red-flag symptoms you should never ignore, this conversation helps you understand how to keep your vision clear and strong.