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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 · 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 · 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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