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Podcast: The Headache Doctor Podcast
Episode: Headaches and Eye Strain: How Dry Eyes and Screen Time Trigger Symptoms
Description: Many people with headaches and migraines don’t realize their eyes may be contributing to symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Taves speaks with optometrist and dry eye specialist Dr. Pam Theriot about the growing connection between screen time, dry eye disease, eye strain, and headache symptoms. Dr. Theriot explains how prolonged screen use reduces blink rate dramatically—from about 21 blinks per minute to around 7—which prevents the eyelids from releasing oils that protect the eye’s tear film. Over time, this can lead to chronic dry eye disease, fluctuating vision, and discomfo...