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In today's episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with optometrist, Dr. Janice Luk. Dr. Luk shares her journey into optometry, her passion for eye health and aesthetics, and introduces us to the Eye Beauty Collective: a free community briding the gap between beauty trends and eye care.

Listen in for expert insights on lash health, safe beauty practices, and the future of eye wellness!

Dr. Janice Luk is a Canadian optometrist who graduated with honours at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. She currently practices in Vancouver, British Columbia and has a special interest in dry eye disease specifically around beauty trends. She has had the privilege of speaking at multiple optometry conferences and is a Key Opinion Leader and Consultant for numerous eye care industry and pharmaceutical companies. She is a board member for the BC Doctors of Optometry, currently chairing the Membership Committee and is a partner with the American Lash Association. In 2023 she won the BC Doctors of Optometry Young Optometrist of the Year and in 2022 she won the Eyes on Eyecare Optometry Innovation Award. She is the founder of Eye Beauty Collective, an online community with a mission to connect eyecare professionals with beauty professionals through education, community and collaboration, and the co-founder of Eyethos Beauty. You can find her on Instagram at ILUKATEYES.

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Resources and References

• Instagram: @ILUKATEYES @eyebeautycollective
• https://www.skool.com/eye-beauty-collective-4713
• https://www.eyebeautycollective.com/
  

Show Notes

0:50 - Angela introduces today’s special guest, and different things we are looking forward to talking about today!

2:16 – Dr. Luk shares more about herself and what led her towards the focus of dry eye

5:45 – Dr. Luk discusses her free online community: Eye Beauty Collective

8:12 – Dr. Luk describes how the intersection of beauty and healthcare is becoming stronger

10:45 – Dr. Luk addresses whether all lash products and procedures created equal

16:05 – Dr. Luk divulges how to find a good lash artist/technician

18:52 – Dr. Luk expands on the idea of an ocular hygienist

21:10 – Dr. Luk’s public service announcement re: lash cleaning

23:00 – Dr. Luk gives a doctor’s perspective on lash serums, what to be mindful of, and what to stay away from

30:04 – Dr. Luk touches on ingredients to look for in skincare products, botox, and busts some beauty myths!

36:22 – Dr. Luk’s favorite beauty trends – and the ones making her cringe

38:40 - Angela brings the episode to a close

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In today's episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Functional Breathing Coach, Louise Brans Fitzgibbon. Together, they'll explore the fascinating connection between breathing, the nervous system, overall health, and dry eye. Listen in as they discuss functional breathing and why many of us just have to relearn how to do it.

Louise Brans Fitzgibbon is a Functional Breathing Coach and founder of Breath Coach, based in Oakville, Ontario. She helps people better understand how they breathe and how their breathing patterns can influence stress, sleep, anxiety, resilience, performance, and how they feel day to day.

Trained in the Oxygen Advantage, Buteyko Method, Nordic Flow, and Body by Breath, Louise brings a practical, science-informed approach to breathing. She works with individuals, groups, athletes, and corporate teams, helping people recognize breathing patterns they may not be aware of and giving them practical tools they can use in everyday life. Louise works with clients in person in Oakville and virtually around the world.

Welcome to Dry Eye Girlfriend.

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Want more? Visit our website dryeyegirlfriend.com, and connect with Angela on Instagram (@dryeyegirlfriend) and TikTok (@dryeyegirlfriend). Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!

Resources and References

• Instagram: @breathcoach_canada
• https://breathcoach.ca

Show Notes

0:52 - Angela introduces today’s special guest, and different things we are looking forward to talking about today!

2:32 – Louise shares more about herself and what led her to become a breath coach

7:54 – Louise explains why it is so important for humans to focus on our breathing, and Angela connects it back to dry eye

10:40 – Louise explains what it means to “breathe well” and breaks down a functional breath with some tips to optimize your breathing

20:30 – Louise discusses the association between breath and stress, and how to use breath to help manage stress

22:30 – Louise identifies some signs to determine that you are not breathing well, and ways to increase your quality of breath

29:00 – Louise divulges why she loves breathwork as a tool, and shares some practical advice to incorporate it into your everyday life

33:40 - Angela wraps up the episode

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In today's episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Board-Certified ophthalmologist and dry eye specialist Dr. Elisha Garg. Together, they’ll dive into why hormones are affecting our eyes at this stage, why it puts women at higher risk, and what evidence-based treatments are making a difference. Perfect for women experiencing dry eye symptoms and healthcare providers seeking insights into personalized care.

🎧 You do NOT need to be alone in this, or suffer – this episode is for you!

Dr. Elisha Garg is a Board-Certified ophthalmologist and dry eye specialist based in the Bay Area, California, with a particular interest in the intersection of hormonal changes and ocular surface disease. A graduate of the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA residency program and member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, she combines evidence-based treatment with a strong emphasis on patient education, believing that informed patients get better outcomes. When she's not caring for patients, she's hiking, skiing, or chasing her two young kids around the beaches of the Bay Area.

Welcome to Dry Eye Girlfriend.

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If you liked this episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes,Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.

Want more? Visit our website dryeyegirlfriend.com, and connect with Angela on Instagram (@dryeyegirlfriend) and TikTok (@dryeyegirlfriend). Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!

Resources and References

• Instagram: @eastbayeyedoc
• TikTok: @eastbayeyedoc
• www.eastbayeyedoc.com

Show Notes

0:55 - Angela introduces today’s special guest, and different things we are looking forward to talking about today!

2:48 – Dr. Garg shares more about herself, and how she got into the dry eye space

5:25 – Dr. Garg walks us through her discovery regarding perimenopause and dry eye – and how people experience and approach her

6:46 – Dr. Garg shares what is going on, anatomically, when it comes to dry eye, and what can be done to relieve dry eye during hormone changes

13:32 – On the advice to not let dry eye affect you for too long (and why!)

15:15 – Angela asks Dr. Garg to share some of her prevention tips for folks to keep dry eye at bay

18:50 – Angela inquires as to what would happen if your tear film isn’t optimized (especially before an eye operation)

21:34 – Dr. Garg walks us through an exam with expected dry eye

25:56 – On the potentiality of having asymptomatic dry eye

27:57 – Dr. Garg shares what she is excited about in the world of dry eye

31:12 – Dr. Garg divulges her advice for folks who are curious that they might have dry eye, and Angela wraps up the episode