Why Your Eyes Are Killing Your Productivity (And How to Fix It) | Dr. Pam Theriot
4/10/202630 min
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Pam Theriot to break down something I didn’t even realize was affecting my performance—my eyesight. We talked about how screen time is crushing our productivity, causing brain fog, and even impacting our mental health. I learned that something as simple as blinking, taking short breaks, and managing screen exposure can dramatically improve focus and energy. If you’re an entrepreneur who spends hours in front of a screen and feels drained, this conversation might completely change how you approach your day.
️ About Dr. Pam Theriot
Dr. Pamela Theriot, OD, FAAO, is an internationally recognized optometrist, TEDx speaker, author, and dry eye specialist. She serves as the Clinical Director of the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists, where she helps patients overcome chronic eye strain and vision issues caused by modern screen use.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Theriot earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University and her Doctorate in Optometry from UC Berkeley, followed by a residency at SUNY College of Optometry and a fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.
She is the author of Alleviate Dry Eye and has been featured in publications like Forbes and InStyle. Dr. Terriot is also a global speaker, educating both patients and professionals on eye health, digital device use, and practical strategies to improve vision and overall performance in a screen-driven world.
Connect with Dr. Pam Theriot
Website: https://www.pamtheriot.com
Free Resource: https://www.pamtheriot.com/phone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriot
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
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Justin Colby· Host1:00
What's up, Entrepreneur DNA? This one's gonna make a lot of sense to you. If you feel a little foggy-headed during work hours, if you've lost your creative touch, well, my next guest is not only a TEDx speaker, not only an author, she is a doctor, an optometrist, that helps us entrepreneurs overcome a lot of our brain fog, overcome a lot of our creative issues, because she helps us get clarity, pun on words. Dr. Pam Theriault is here. How are you?
Pam Theriot· Guest1:28
Great. Thanks for having