Educational purpose only
All content published by Doctor Eye Health — on this website, on the YouTube channel, on the podcast, in the newsletter, in any downloadable e-book or course material, and on any social media platform — is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to be, and should not be used as, medical advice for any specific person or condition.
No doctor-patient relationship
Watching Dr. Joseph Allen's videos, reading his articles, subscribing to his newsletter, or otherwise consuming his content does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Allen. He cannot diagnose, treat, or manage your specific eye condition through any of these channels.
Consult a qualified eye care provider
You should always seek the advice of a qualified eye care provider — an optometrist or ophthalmologist — for any questions about your eye health, symptoms you are experiencing, or treatments you are considering. Do not delay seeking professional medical advice or disregard advice you have already received based on something you read or watched here.
Individual variation
Every patient is different. Treatments and recommendations that work well for one person may not be appropriate for another. Eye conditions and treatments depend on many factors that can only be assessed by an in-person examination — including your medical history, current medications, the specific anatomy of your eyes, and findings from clinical testing.
No guarantees of outcomes
We make no guarantees about the outcomes of any treatment, procedure, product, or self-care routine discussed on this site or in our content. Results vary substantially between individuals.
Product recommendations
When we recommend products — eye drops, supplements, glasses, masks, or anything else — these are general suggestions, not prescriptions. Before starting a new supplement, eye drop regimen, or significant change to your eye care, talk to your eye doctor, especially if you have an existing eye condition, take other medications, or are pregnant or nursing.
Emergencies
If you experience any of the following, seek emergency care immediately:
- Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes
- A curtain, shadow, or major blind spot across your vision
- A sudden shower of new floaters or flashes of light
- Severe eye pain, especially with nausea or halos around lights
- Eye trauma, including chemical exposure
- Sudden double vision
External links
This site links to external sites and resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or medical recommendations of any external site.
Acknowledgment
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Contact
Questions? Email contact@doctoreyehealth.com. For personal medical questions, please see an eye doctor in person.