Are Screens Destroying Your Eyes? Doctor Priethikka M.S. Explains the Truth

What if the most overworked organ in your body isn’t your brain but your eyes?

Lights off. Screen on. One last reel before bed. One notification before sunrise. In this deeply relevant conversation, Pulkit Garg sits down with Dr. Priethikka M S, ophthalmologist and MBA candidate to explore how modern habits are quietly reshaping our vision, health, and even our organisational cultures.

From debunking blue light myths to explaining why power numbers can vary between eye check-ups, Dr. Priethikka breaks down the science behind screen fatigue, dry eyes, accommodative strain, and why the 20-20 rule matters more than we think. She also highlights the overlooked danger of diabetic retinopathy — especially in a country often called the diabetes capital of the world.

The conversation goes beyond individual habits and into systems — exploring the inspiring model of Aravind Eye Care, a 50-year-old institution built on the vision of making quality eye care affordable and accessible. From manufacturing lenses locally to redefining patient-first culture, Aravind becomes a case study in how values shape healthcare outcomes.

The episode also connects diet, hydration, workplace culture, and preventive check-ups to long-term eye health — reminding us that healing begins in awareness, not crisis.

If you’ve ever ignored dryness, dismissed fluctuating eye power, or scrolled in the dark this conversation might change the way you see health.

Because at the end of the day, healing doesn’t begin in emergencies.

It begins with noticing.

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