Eye Got You with Dr. Valarie Jerome

Short-sightedness (myopia) in children is on the rise—and it’s showing up earlier, progressing faster, and carrying long-term risks that go far beyond needing glasses. In this episode of Eye Got You, Dr Valarie Jerome dives into what myopia really is, why it matters, and what parents can do to help protect their children’s future vision. From special contact lenses and eye drops to outdoor time an...

In this episode of Eye Got You , Dr Valarie Jerome welcomes fellow UK optometrist and Medical Science Liaison Luke McRoy-Jones to talk all things myopia control lenses - specifically the groundbreaking Stellest lenses from EssilorLuxottica. If your child is short-sighted (or you’re short-sighted yourself), this episode is essential listening. You’ll learn what makes myopia more than just a glasses...

In this episode of Eye Got You, Dr Valarie Jerome is joined by senior counsellor and therapist Louise Halling—host of BBC Four’s Walk Like a Duck—to explore how chronic stress impacts our eye health, mental health and overall wellbeing. From twitching eyelids and dry eyes to deeper inflammation, Dr Val and Louise unpack the physical toll of stress on the body, including lesser-known signs and symp...

Sleep and sight—more connected than you think. In this very first episode of Eye Got You , Dr. Valarie Jerome uncovers how poor sleep, screen time, and even snoring can affect your eye health. From dry, red, and puffy eyes to more serious conditions like glaucoma and optic nerve damage, Dr. Val walks you through the science of shut-eye and how your eyes can often be the first part of the body to s...

Snoring might seem harmless (or just annoying for your partner), but it could be a red flag for something far more serious: obstructive sleep apnoea. In this episode of Eye Got You , Dr. Valarie Jerome explains how sleep apnoea doesn’t just impact your energy—it can also put your eyes at serious risk. From increased pressure on the optic nerve to a greater chance of developing glaucoma, sleep apno...

Think you don’t need an eye exam because you can see just fine? Think again. In this debut episode of Eye Got You , host Dr. Valarie Jerome breaks down why routine eye examinations are about so much more than updating your glasses prescription. Based in Newbury, UK, Dr Valarie—an optometrist recognized in the Top 100 UK Female Entrepreneurs 2021 and founder of Valarie Jerome Optometrists —walks yo...