Eye Got You is your space for honest, simple conversations about vision, eye health and everyday wellness. I’m Dr Valarie Jerome, optometrist and total eye nerd. No jargon, no pressure just real talk that helps you feel seen, heard and supported. Whether we’re tackling dry eyes or talking self-care, you’ll get practical advice you can actually use. Because your eyes matter. And so do you.
Have you ever noticed tiny dots, squiggly lines, cobwebs or shadows moving across your vision? Or suddenly seen flashes of light in the corner of your eye?
In this episode of Eye Got You, Dr. Valerie Jerome explains what eye floaters and flashes actually are, why they happen and why you may notice them more against a bright sky, white wall or computer screen.
Most floaters are common and harmless, but a sudden increase in floaters, new flashes of light, a shadow or curtain across your vision, or a sudden change in your sight can be a warning sign that needs urgent assessment.
Dr. Valerie explains the role of the vitreous gel inside the eye, how changes to it can create floaters, why flashes can occur and why the story behind your symptoms matters when an optometrist is assessing your eyes.
She also answers some common questions, including whether floaters mean you're going blind, whether eye exercises can get rid of them and why your brain can eventually learn to ignore them.
If you've ever wondered what that strange shape floating across your vision actually is, this episode is for you.
Eye Got You with Dr. Valerie Jerome is all about helping you understand your eyes and look after your vision for life.
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Please note: This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or eye-care advice. If you experience a sudden change in your vision, new flashes, a sudden increase in floaters, a shadow or curtain across your vision, or loss of peripheral vision, seek urgent professional eye-care advice.
Connect with Dr. Valarie Jerome: https://www.instagram.com/drvalariejeromeLearn more at https://www.eyegotyoucare.com
Produced by: https://creativecontentstudio.co.uk/
18 Sept 2026
Ortho-K Explained: Can Overnight Contact Lenses Slow Myopia?
What if your child could see clearly without glasses during the day, simply by wearing contact lenses while they sleep? In this episode of the Eye Got You podcast, Dr. Valerie Jerome explores orthokeratology (Ortho-K), an innovative approach to vision correction and childhood myopia control.
Ortho-K uses specially designed rigid gas permeable contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, helping many people see clearly throughout the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses.
In this episode, we explore:
• What Ortho-K is and how overnight contact lenses work
• How Ortho-K can help manage childhood myopia (shortsightedness)
• Why slowing myopia progression matters for long-term eye health
• The potential benefits for children, adults and people who play sports
• How genetics, screen time and outdoor activity relate to myopia
• Ortho-K safety, hygiene and who it may be suitable for
• The differences between Ortho-K and laser eye surgery
• Other myopia control options, including specialist contact lenses, spectacle lenses and low-dose atropine
If your child's prescription seems to increase every year, this episode explains why myopia control is worth discussing with your optometrist.
Remember, Ortho-K is a customised medical treatment that requires professional assessment and ongoing care.
Listen to the Eye Got You podcast with Dr. Valerie Jerome for accessible conversations about eye health, vision and looking after your eyes.
This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
4 Sept 2026
Can Your Makeup Cause Dry Eyes? 7 Eye Health Mistakes You Could Be Making
Could your makeup bag be contributing to dry, red, itchy, gritty or watery eyes?
In this episode of the I Got You Podcast, Dr. Valerie Jerome explores the surprising relationship between cosmetics and eye health from waterproof mascara and fragrances to retinoids, lash serums and false eyelashes.
We look at why the ingredients in products used around your eyes matter, how old makeup can become a problem, why false lashes and extensions may contribute to irritation, and what you can do to give your eyes a little more protection.
Dr. Valerie's challenge this week: grab your makeup bag, check those ingredient lists, look at how old your mascara is and think about whether you really need waterproof or 24-hour makeup every day.
Because your makeup can be replaced. Your eyes can't.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have persistent or concerning eye symptoms, please consult an appropriate eye-care professional.
Useful resources
FDA – Eye Cosmetic Safetyhttps://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-consumers-cosmetics/cosmetics-safety-qa-eye-cosmetic-safety
European Commission – Cosmetics Legislationhttps://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/legislation_en
European Commission – Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database_en
Research: The effects of eyelash extensions on the ocular surfacehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38171996/
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Connect with Dr. Valarie Jerome: https://www.instagram.com/drvalariejerome
Learn more at https://www.eyegotyoucare.com
Produced by: https://creativecontentstudio.co.uk/
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