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In Focus

Dr. Rupa Wong

In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.

Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.

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S2 · E62
Wednesday · 42 min
Can Sleepmaxxing Make Your Sleep Worse? with Dr. Meredith Broderick
You’re getting enough hours, following every sleepmaxxing rule, and checking your sleep tracker each morning, but you still don’t feel rested.
S2 · E61
August 19 · 32 min
Ask Dr. Rupa: Blue Light Glasses, Screen Time, Farsightedness, and More
Do blue light glasses actually protect your child’s eyes, and how do you know when farsightedness requires glasses?
S2 · E60
August 12 · 46 min
Medical Misinformation: How to Know What Health Advice to Trust with Dr. Jen Caudle
How can you tell whether the health advice in your social media feed is credible, misleading, or potentially dangerous?
S2 · E59
August 5 · 29 min
You Don't Need to Get It All Done (Here's What to Do Instead)
If you’re a working mom who never feels caught up, you may not need more discipline, a better planner, or an earlier morning.
S2 · E58
July 29 · 39 min
Are We Overcomplicating Parenting? Tantrums, Screen Time & Boundaries with Pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown
Host Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown, bestselling author of Expecting 411, Baby 411, and Toddler 411, to cut through the noise of modern parenting.
S2 · E57
July 22 · 31 min
The Working Mom's Guide to Summer (Without the Guilt)
Trying to work while your kids are home for summer can feel impossible. Your schedule is fractured, childcare is imperfect, the house is louder, and every time you finally start focusing, someone needs a snack, a ride, or help finding the sunscreen.
S2 · E56
July 15 · 40 min
The Hidden Toxins in Your Kids’ Clothes & Simple Swaps That Matter | Steffi Schmidt
Have you ever checked the label on your child’s clothing?
S2 · E55
July 8 · 21 min
Dry Eyes and Menopause
In this episode of In Focus, host and board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Rupa Wong dives into a highly misunderstood aspect of women's health after being contacted by a writer for Real Simple magazine.
S2 · E54
July 1 · 47 min
Why Are So Many Teens Struggling Right Now?
In this episode of In Focus, host Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with child psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Wakefield to unpack the quiet anxiety modern parents face while trying to keep their kids mentally well.
S2 · E53
June 24 · 22 min
Unplugging for Vacation
On this episode of InFocus, host Dr. Rupa Wong, a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist and mom of three, pulls back the curtain on a struggle every high achiever knows all too well: the inability to actually unplug.
S2 · E52
June 17 · 43 min
Are Bluetooth Headphones Actually Dangerous? | Dr. Rupa Juthani
Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with fellow surgeon, mom, and neurosurgeon Dr. Rupa Juthani for a conversation that cuts through the noise surrounding modern parenting, technology, and health fears.
S2 · E51
June 10 · 26 min
Beauty Products Secretly Damaging Your Eyes And Making You Look Older
In this episode of In Focus, host Dr. Rupa Wong, a board-certified ophthalmologist and mother of three, pulls back the curtain on the multi-million dollar beauty industry to reveal how everyday luxury eye products are quietly sabotaging our health.
S2 · E50
June 3 · 33 min
Raising Focused Kids in World Full of Screens: A Pediatrician Mom's Perspective
We all live in a ubiquitous digital world, and while we can't change that reality, we can change how we navigate it with our kids.
S2 · E49
May 27 · 24 min
The #1 Extracurricular Mistake Breaking Your Child's Brain (And How To Fix It)
When a midday email from her son’s kindergarten teacher revealed he had broken down in inconsolable tears over an art project, Dr. Rupa Wong faced a stark realization.
S2 · E48
May 20 · 38 min
Does Low Dose Atropine Really Work??
Two board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists, Dr. Rupa Wong and Dr. Robert Clark, sit down to unpack the startling truth behind the modern explosion of nearsightedness in children.
S2 · E47
May 13 · 23 min
The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Giving Kids Medicine
Dr. Rupa Wong, a pediatric ophthalmologist and mother of three, opens up about the raw and often exhausting reality of medical compliance in the home. This episode dives into the "battle of wills" parents face when delivering essential treatments like eye drops or patches, acknowledging the guilt and trauma we feel when we have to restrain our own children.
S2 · E46
May 6 · 44 min
A Top Sports Doctor's Urgent Warning About Youth Concussions
Dr. Jennifer King—a board-certified sports medicine physician, former NFL cheerleader, and lead author of the AAP policy statement on cheerleading injuries—joins host Dr. Rupa Wong to dive into the invisible world of head injuries.
S2 · E45
April 29 · 23 min
How To Stop Overcommitting Using The Three Question Filter
In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Rupa Wong, a pediatric ophthalmologist and mother of three, pulls back the curtain on the "logistical disaster" of trying to do it all. She shares a raw look at a moment she found herself hiding in a car to maintain a professional facade while her family life swirled in chaos just outside the window. This conversation is for every parent who has ever felt the physical weight of an "automatic yes" and is ready to reclaim their time and mental peace from the grip of toxic productivity. What You’ll Learn: The biological "amygdala hijack" that triggers an involuntary neurological reflex to overcommit. How the HPA axis and cortisol surges drive high-achieving women toward unsustainable people-pleasing. A strategic three-question filter designed to audit your current season and protect your finite bandwidth. The "90-second rule" for surviving the chemical wave of guilt that follows a firm boundary. The hidden opportunity cost of "technoference" and how over-scheduling dilutes the prefrontal cortex’s capacity for empathy. Resources: Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up Instagram: @drrupawong Youtube Channel: Dr Rupa Wong Interested in becoming a patient?: Honolulu Eye Clinic Earn FREE CE Credit: Learn at Pinnacle App This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E44
April 22 · 35 min
A Rheumatologist’s Warning About The Disease Behind Dry Eyes
The eye is often the first place an autoimmune story begins, yet many people spend years dismissed by the medical system before getting an answer.
S2 · E43
April 15 · 22 min
What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Focus and the Brain
Dr. Rupa Wong is standing at a major crossroads—her 50th birthday—and she’s marking the milestone by stripping away the fluff and getting honest about what actually works.

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