Dhruvin Patel is an optometrist and entrepreneur encouraging a healthier relationship with technology in the digital age. Since receiving a development grant from City University in London, he has built Ocushield into an internationally distributed, MHRA medically rated product and established himself as a leading authority on blue light, its impact on vision and quality of life.
Dhruvin has been featured on Dragons' Den [U.K.'s version of Shark Tank], Forbes, The Guardian & USA Today - talking about eye health and blue light. With Ocushield, Dhruvin has helped sell over 200,000 + Ocushield products in 70 countries to protect consumers eyes. He was also named a finalist for Health Tech Founder of the Year at the 2018 Tech Founder Awards and Health Entrepreneur finalist at the 2021 Great British Entrepreneurs Awards.
Tim & Dhruvin talk about optometry, what is blue light & why it's bad for us, the connection between blue light & mental health and if carrots actually do help your vision!
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