Meenal Agarwal
Ophthalmologist and advocate for the eye–brain connection, researcher on how screens and near work affect spatial awareness and mental health, and author of the upcoming book Stuck in a Flat World.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 28min
#427: The Hidden Link Between Vision, Longevity & Anxiety | Spatial Empathy, Screens & the 20-20-20 Rule With Dr. Meenal Agarwal
Dr. Meenal Agarwal, an ophthalmologist studying the eye–brain connection and screen effects, explores how screens reshape spatial awareness and emotional regulation. She discusses peripheral vision, spatial awareness processing disorder, childhood myopia linked to devices, the 20-20-20 break, practical parenting screen strategies, and rebuilding spatial skills through outdoor play and vision habits.
