Dr. Audrey Tai

Dr. Audrey Tai Dr. Audrey Tai is a fellowship trained and board certified ophthalmologist, LASIK & cataract surgeon.

Digital eye strain has been thought to be due in part to the presence of blue light emitted by screens, which you've pro...
07/21/2025

Digital eye strain has been thought to be due in part to the presence of blue light emitted by screens, which you've probably heard is supposed to be bad for your eyes. Frequently, my patients inquire about the value of investing in blue light blocking glasses ๐Ÿง. In this video, I'll outline why I believe these glasses may not be worth your money and discuss alternative ways to protect your vision supported by scientific evidence.

https://youtu.be/ASp5VZdE5JA

Digital eye strain has been thought to be due in part to the presence of blue light emitted by screens, which you've probably heard is supposed to be bad for...

Ever find yourself squinting to get a clearer view of things in the distance ๐Ÿค”? If so, you might be among the nearly one...
07/07/2025

Ever find yourself squinting to get a clearer view of things in the distance ๐Ÿค”? If so, you might be among the nearly one in three individuals dealing with , or ๐Ÿค“. This vision disorder makes it challenging to see distant objects clearly. In this video I will Take you through the causes, symptoms, and potential solutions for this common condition.

https://youtu.be/2L-MXkY-qac

Ever find yourself squinting to get a clearer view of things in the distance? If so, you might be among the nearly one in three individuals dealing with ...

In this video, I go over with you my ๐Ÿ‘‰ 5 top things that you should NEVER put in or around your eyes, and I bet you're g...
06/26/2025

In this video, I go over with you my ๐Ÿ‘‰ 5 top things that you should NEVER put in or around your eyes, and I bet you're going to be surprised ๐Ÿ˜ฎ at some of the things that I have on the list of things to avoid.

In this video, I go over with you my 5 top things that you should NEVER put in or around your eyes, and I bet you're going to be surprised at some of the thi...

New research is showing us that a simple vitamin could hold the key to protecting millions of people from the irreversib...
04/06/2024

New research is showing us that a simple vitamin could hold the key to protecting millions of people from the irreversible blindness caused by glaucoma.

In this video I will break down new and potentially groundbreaking research that explores the potential of vitamin B3 or niacin to revolutionize Glaucoma treatment .

https://youtu.be/w29qOjXyQiw?si=8pcr-nQb3nZkymwN

New research is showing us that a simple vitamin could hold the key to protecting millions of people from the irreversible blindness caused by glaucoma.In th...

Have you or your loved ones been diagnosed with glaucoma ๐Ÿ‘€? If so, you need to pay close attention to the medications yo...
03/03/2024

Have you or your loved ones been diagnosed with glaucoma ๐Ÿ‘€? If so, you need to pay close attention to the medications you or your family is taking, as they can worsen glaucoma or even cause glaucoma if you do have it yet. Many over-the-counter and prescription medicines contain warning labels for glaucoma, because they can increase eye pressure. In this video, I will give you a list of commonly used medications, including both over the counter and prescription medicines, that can cause increased pressure in the eye .
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with glaucoma, please share your experience in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡


Have you or your loved ones been diagnosed with glaucoma? If so, you need to pay close attention to the medications you or your family is taking, as they can...

Is your daily coffee โ˜• habit making your vision worse? Or can coffee actually protect your eyesight ๐Ÿ‘€? Over the past few...
02/22/2024

Is your daily coffee โ˜• habit making your vision worse? Or can coffee actually protect your eyesight ๐Ÿ‘€? Over the past few years, the headlines about caffeine and eye health have been confusing. In this video, we will explore the complex connection between caffeine consumption and eye health, addressing the latest scientific findings.

Let me know in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡, are you drinking coffee now? If so, how many cups do you drink in a day, and would you make any change after watching this video?


Is your daily coffee habit making your vision worse? Or can coffee actually protect your eyesight? Over the past few years, the headlines about ...

In this video I will discuss some of the most important diseases that you can diagnose by looking at your eyes ๐Ÿ‘€. This i...
01/27/2024

In this video I will discuss some of the most important diseases that you can diagnose by looking at your eyes ๐Ÿ‘€. This is part 1๏ธ of a two-part series where I will cover 20 surprising health problems that your doctor can detect on an eye exam.

Please let me know in the comments below if you would like me to make more videos in the future to learn more about health, wellness and eye diseases๐Ÿ‘‡


Did you know that Examining your eyes can tell you more than just your vision?In today's video I will discuss some of the most important diseases that you ca...

Did you know that examining your   ๐Ÿ‘€can tell you more than just your  ?In this video, I will tell you about signs both i...
01/21/2024

Did you know that examining your ๐Ÿ‘€can tell you more than just your ?
In this video, I will tell you about signs both in and around your eyes, some of which are only visible to your eye doctor and some of which you can see in the mirror, that may be clues to your risk of heart disease โค๏ธโ€or vascular disease!
Please let me know in the comments below if you would like me to make more videos in the future about what your eye exam can tell you about your overall health and wellness๐Ÿ‘‡



Did you know that Examining your eyes can tell you more than just your vision?In this video, I will tell you about Signs both in and around your eyes, some o...

Make sure you check your medicine cabinet, if you have any of these 38 over-the-counter  , make sure you stop using them...
12/24/2023

Make sure you check your medicine cabinet, if you have any of these 38 over-the-counter , make sure you stop using them, and throw them away. These eye drops could be tainted with bacteria, and may cause eye infections that can lead to vision loss or blindness or worse.
In this video, I will give you the most current list of eyedrops that can be purchased over-the-counter, but may have bacterial contamination. I will also give you the list of eyedrops on Amazon that were mentioned in the recent warning letter.

Let me know in the comments below, which dry eye drop are you using? Is it one on the recall list I reviewed in this video ๐Ÿ‘‡


Make sure you check your medicine cabinet, if you have any of these 38 over-the-counter eye drops, make sure you stop using them, and throw them away. These ...

In this video, we're diving into a topic that is important for anyone considering   โ€“ choosing the best implants for you...
12/19/2023

In this video, we're diving into a topic that is important for anyone considering โ€“ choosing the best implants for your eyes. The implant you pick will determine how well you see for the rest of your life, so it is a big decision. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the countless implant options out there, this video is here to make it easier for you to design your vision for the rest of your life.
I hope you will find this video helpful in learning more about lens implant options and how to choose the right one for you.
Have you had either cataract surgery or RLE surgery, or planning on having either surgery? Please let me know which lens implant you have or would choose for yourself in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡


In this video, we're diving into a topic that is important for anyone considering cataract surgery โ€“ choosing the best implants for your eyes. The implant yo...

Do you have  ? Are you or someone you know having  ? In this video, I will give you the inside information on the side e...
12/17/2023

Do you have ? Are you or someone you know having ? In this video, I will give you the inside information on the side effects of cataract surgery, that your cataract surgeon might not have told you before your surgery. I will also tell you everything you need to know about how with the right surgical approach and preparation, not only can the risks of those side effects be significantly reduced, and even avoided entirely.

Do you or anyone you know had cataract surgery, and how was your experience? Please let me know in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡


Do you have cataracts? Are you or someone you know having Cataract Surgery? In this video, I will give you the inside information on the side ef...

Have you been using over-the-counter dry eye drops many times a day, but your eyes are still dry and irritated? If you a...
11/19/2023

Have you been using over-the-counter dry eye drops many times a day, but your eyes are still dry and irritated? If you are wondering if you are using the right eye drops for your eyes, this is the video for you. In todayโ€™s video, I will go over my updated 5 recommended eye drops for the 5 most common types of dry eye disease, and help you pick the right eye drop for your dry eyes.

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Let me know in the comments below, which of the dry eye drops I mentioned in this video you have tried, and what you liked or didnโ€™t like about them ๐Ÿ‘‡.

https://youtu.be/yLMKhmpz1f8

Have you been using over-the-counter dry eye drops many times a day, but your eyes are still dry and irritated? If you are wondering if you are using the rig...

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Meet Dr Audrey Tai

Dr. Audrey Tai is a board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist and cornea specialist, specializing in cataract, corneal, anterior segment, and laser vision correction surgery.

Dr. Tai completed her fellowship in corneal, external diseases and refractive surgery at the renowned Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at University of California, Irvine, surrounded by the latest in technology and innovation and mentored by national and international leaders.

After completing her fellowship training at UC Irvine, Dr. Tai opted to stay in Orange County to provide her patients with personalized care, incorporating state-of-the-art surgical technique and technology. Dr. Tai offers the most advanced Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and provides her patients with the highest quality of vision utilizing advanced Multifocal and Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implants. For patients who are considering laser vision correction, Dr. Tai provides Wavefront guided customized all laser LASIK and PRK procedures. Additionally, Dr. Tai offers the most advanced corneal transplant procedures, such as DMEK and DSAEK, giving her patients the fastest and best visual recovery after corneal transplantation.

As an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, Irvine and at Western University of Health Sciences, Dr. Tai has the privilege of teaching ophthalmology to a new generation of ophthalmologists. In addition, she has presented at multiple national conferences, written numerous publications, and has authored articles for prominent medical journals and websites. She also serves as a reviewer for several ophthalmology journals. As an asset to our diverse community of patients, Dr. Tai is fluent in Mandarin.