Hey thanks so much for visiting the channel. I'm trying to post more personal life updates every 4-6 months or so just to keep people updated on what is going on with the channel. Please let me know what other video topics will help you the most!
Hi Dr. Joseph! You are so helpful to all of us!! And I feel so blessed to have met you in person. You are such a joy to know. God bless you in all that is going on in your life and thanks for keeping us posted!! Love and God Bless, Mary 🤗
I think part of your appeal and why people watch your channel is because you are down to earth. You do not talk down to us and make us feel "dumb". That is what I like about you and this channel. Best of luck in your future endeavors!
Don't be so hard on yourself, Dr. Joe. We really appreciate everything you teach us about our precious eyes. I have followed you for a couple of years and have actually put my optometrist onto your channel. Whenever i visit him, we have great discussions on your videos. He told me that he gets so much knowledge, which he passes on to his patients. Stay well and keep helping us all to better eye health....thank you and we love you ..
Hey buddy, just wanted to tell you that you played a huge part in me studying optometry. I’m now in my first year of OD in Melbourne, Australia. You’ve had a huge impact on me, and I’m very grateful for that. Please take good care of yourself, even if that means uploading less frequently. We’ll still be here
Oh wow! That means so so much to hear!!!!! Many blessings to you on your optometry journey! I have yet to get to Australia but its on my list! Let me know if your school ever wants a guest speaker haha!
Thank you for this, and all your videos. Your hard work behind the scenes is evident in how you present information. It is always well organized, researched, and presented in a way that is incredibly helpful. I am working on getting my recently much more significant and painful dry eyes under control and your videos are helping with that. (I have also had a recent eye exam). Thank you so much for your dedication, your continued search for knowledge, and for being so willing to share as much of that as you can with all of us.
Congrats on being recognized for all your hard work. Anxiety/frustration for ranking based on your last 10, is a mindset change. If you're ALWAYS creating awesome content, it's still AWESOME! Air conditioning may not be as important as the printing press for historical inventions, but on a 98 degree day, it's the most important invention to me. Don't beat yourself up. Cheers. 👐
Your honesty and humble demeanor is refreshing. There is a reason you have 1M plus subscribers. I am sure I speak for your vast number of viewers when I say, "I wish you were my doctor". God bless you.
Please realize that a huge number of people appreciate greatly the info you have presented on this channel--we've learned so much. Thank you from the masses!
I am just a random person here of your 1M+ viewers but you have been through a traumatic life change with the divorce and I would guess that work has always been a good distraction and coping mechanism for you as it is something you are good at. I would encourage you to force some non-work time which will be uncomfortable but will reveal where you need to do some work on self-care and emotion stuff. You are a wonderful person and you can have it all. So fun to watch your channel grow and you moving forward. Thanks for the life update.
You are an incredible doctor and person. The huge success you have is due to your expertise, hard work, communication skills, personality, good looks and so much more. You have helped me and so many others navigate their eye health. Thank you so much for all you do (which is a lot). I just hope one day you have your weekends free, and can relax more. You are simply the best…and deserve the best! Love these type of videos as well as all your others.
I shared the knowledges i learned from this channel with my customers in Taiwan, i appreciate every thing you've done on this channel. good job my friend, i'm allways on your side. if you have day off just enjoying your time without thinking about any other thing.
I have learned so much from you I can't even enumerate. I've been able to use better products for my eye issues and understand my particular eye issues. I appreciate your videos immensely!
Thank you so much for your high quality content. I’m an optometrist in Sydney Australia, and I recently referred my friend who was freaking out one night over a contact lens that had dislodged under her upper lid to one of your videos- the technique you demonstrated totally worked for her!!! Please take care of yourself, we appreciate any content you are able to release in your busy schedule ❤
Guys I recently met Dr Joe Allen at a conference and I want you all to know that this guy really cares about what kind of info he puts out and has set the bar high for rest of us content creators. When speaking with him I learned that he has persevered through so much in his life and still continued to make the time to share quality content with the rest of us through it all. Leave this video a like and let this guy know how you feel about his work in the comments. We need him to keep putting out content his whole life and we need to let him know about it too.
We all absolutely love you and want the very best life for you. You've done so much good for so very many people. It's ok to go a little slower. NO body here expects more from you. Bless you
Dr. Allen, thank you for hanging in there and making this content. When I first was diagnosed with CRVO, and started researching it; your channel came up. I’ve been watching ever since. Please let us know if someone learns how to get rid of the blood clot outta my optic nerve. 😉🤞🏻someday. I thank you again for giving information to help us understand what’s happening.
Hey its k we understand things are hectic. Best wishes god bless❤ I cant wait for ur updated dry eye care routine (the last one i think was 2 years ago but was so amazing)
Nice i think i was 4th to comment. Wow 7 days a week is alot. Notification gang, big fan Plz enjoy your life, you work hard play hard spend ur money. Take vacations U don't owe life anything. Your body deserves rest and happiness. Being work committed is not healthy Please seek therapy (not in a mean or sarcasti or trolly way, therapy helps all of us with small or big stuff)
And we are glad u care to teach and help us, we are in ur debt. Btw add a buy me coffee link And if u dont want the money u can donate it to a charity for cataract surgery charities Also volunteering alot when u have a business (your clinic), and youtube, and conferences It's alot. Be mindful of ur relaxation. Not just what ur passionate and happy to do
Haha thank you! I do see a therapist/counselor and highly recommend everyone to do the same. Helps me tremendously! Also hitting the gym regularly lol.
Dr.Allen, your an amazing Dr. your passion in helping and giving such great care to your patients and all on U Tube is few and far between. I hope your taking time for Self care, doing fun things you enjoy and just for mental health. We sure don’t want you to get burned out. As a nurse/ cardiovascular Sonographer, I soo loved teaching cardiovascular to RN students and training general ultrasound techs in cross training was a huge love of mine. Unfortunately I as a contract Sonographer , had a spinal injury helping a patient in which led to loss of bladder and left leg( I did gain all back after numerous spinal cord surgeries. With that being said, I miss caring and diagnostics in helping patients. Wish all Drs had the Passion you have in caring for their patients. Thank you for being you and I have utmost respect and thankfulness to you, but please, take care of YOU!
Yes, perfectionism is a curse sometimes. As much as I try to get things perfect, I always fail somewhere. It is what it is! Your content is wonderful each time. I appreciate the research, time, and knowledge you put into these. I had no clue about all the other things you are involved in to bring knowledge to everyone who cares. That's wonderful, and I'm sure the listeners love it. Be careful with burnout. Good on you for your sleep, diet, and movement regime. ❤
Praying that you will not stop the videos! As a nurse (retired at a young age due to chronic illness) I know how difficult it is to obtain cutting edge knowledge and research from physicians on average, who do NOT dive into it like you do. Nor post the information and put it out there with the intent of TRULY HELPING PEOPLE, as you do! Most of us are here because we want/need to help ourselves because we aren't getting (all) or any of the help we need in the doctors' offices. Please know that we value and appreciate you so much! Thank you and may God bless you and provide the strength , courage, and perseverance that you need to stay curious and to give of your valuable time for others! 🙏🙏❤
What a great work your are doing Dr. Joseph. Take care of your health, we all need you. I see you tired that is why I am worried. You don't have to worry about us we will always wait till you accomplish your dream, for me you are the best doctor I found on you tube. Since the first time I saw your video I immediately subscribed and followed all your videos. You give us great information in a very simple way that we don't have to be doctors to understand, you cover all what is going on, that is why all doctors want you. I always refer to your videos to see the latest. God bless you and fulfill all your dreams. 🙏🙏
Thanks so much! I have visited Florida a few times but never have had the chance to explore. My mother loves to snowbird down there though, so maybe some day I will get to visit her.
Thank you for everything you do with your channel! I've learned so much and thoroughly enjoy every video. Since my favorite eye doctor retired, it's been tough to find someone as dedicated and knowledgeable as she was. Your videos help fill that void and keep me informed on current topics. Also the struggles of being a RU-vidr are spot on!! Keep up the great work!
Wow. You are a genuine, humble, wise, and compassionate human being. Keep setting a good example for the world around you and you will continue to succeed in life.
I feel you on the perfectionist thing for work, it can be so rewarding yet so frustrating at the same time! Congrats on all of your new opportunities, love your channel! 😊
Really appreciate you and the platform you created on this channel. I have been a subscriber for YEARS. I have learned so much about eye health and tips to help with my severe eye pains. I get cluster headaches and so much pressure in my right eye that has astigmatism. Hope you get some time to yourself to relax and take a breather. Just want to thank you for all the information you’ve given me. I’m glad you are learning so much about yourself through teaching. Amazing how sometimes we don’t see ourselves the way others do. Keep doing what you do! The world loves it 😊
Enjoyed hearing more about how you are doing personally and what goes into all of your professional endeavors. You have great admiration and gratitude from all of us!
I've been quite myopic since childhood and I have followed your channel for years. You're the best kind of creator: excellent videos that are really helpful (going into contact lens care, nutrition, and product reviews, etc.). I have learned so much about caring for my eyes from your channel. Well-deserved success on YT!
Hello Dr. Allen! I want you to understand that as you share your experiences, I can empathize with the burnout and stress that come with maintaining a demanding and challenging career. In addition to the wealth of valuable information you've already shared, your videos have been incredibly helpful to me during some eye health issues I faced. I have learned so much from you and I have been able to share that knowledge with others who needed it. That knowledge is immeasurable. However, it's essential to recognize that you're only one person, and you've already gone above and beyond what most people would. You've positively impacted many lives. While it would be fantastic if you continued creating educational content at the pace you already are, please remember that no one will be upset if you prioritize your own well-being and take some time for yourself. 🌟 I'll look forward to your future videos and I hope you take some more time for yourself! It is worth everything to have that time to refresh and take care of your mental care too. Take joy in the education and assistance you’ve already provided, and that you have an amazing position to learn more! With heartfelt regards!
Lovely to have a personal update from you Dr Joe. Remiss of me not to thank you for recommending the gel eye mask a few dry eye videos ago. I ordered it and use it every day and it is blissful. You go great good work
Dr. Allen, I’m so grateful to you and your channel. I have learnt so much from you about mgd and have been able to make improvements in my self eye care and now am able to have great conversations with my eye doctor about my dry eyes. Long time follower from Ontario 🇨🇦. Glad you were able to visit.
I love you 😭 to me you’re wonderful. Work when you can without force, the right creation will be born at the right time for the right people at the right time for them too. You’re allowed to give yourself the freedom to let creativity chase you sometimes :)
I admire your honesty! I have been following you for a few years now and never miss a video. Your dedication to knowledge is inspiring (I am retired now but taught high school for 37 years and it is hard to continually educate yourself!). I love your personal manner and the way you talk to your viewers. I wish you only the best and I will keep an eye on it!
Thanks for sharing this…I go through some of the same issues in a different way as a private practice owner. I start thinking man I wish I could just be a content creator instead of running this business but you sharing this really gives me perspective on how hard you work for what you do. You are such a great ambassador for what we do and it’s nice to know how much effort you put into each of your videos. I know how it feels to never completely turn your mind off from work but I’ve slowly put more boundaries in place, physical and mental so that I can do that but it’s not always easy. You need to make it a priority bc we need you around for a while!
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to your channel. You have helped me and a lot of other people. It's not easy to find high-quality RU-vid channels, but yours is top-notch! I know I can trust what I watch on your channel. I look forward to watching your upcoming videos, hopefully for years to come. Much love!
I'm a fan of self reflection and retrospectives. A lot of it hit home for me as well with your topics. I appreciate hearing all the other things you do, you are clearly the type of person who loves to give. There's something really special knowing that your knowledge is going beyond your 9 to 5 job and that you are making an impact on others. You had mentioned perfectionism and prioritization in the video; but there's also something you've mastered as well. Saying no. It's not an easy thing to realize as a folks typically say yes to things to help and assist. But when it becomes overwhelming to the point of you taking on the world, you ultimately suffer. We all specialized in areas of saying no to, but it sure as heck hard to master it all around. And as a segue...RU-vid. I hear, understand and appreciate that it's a shipload of work and that you're kind of pinned under metrics, rankings, and all kinds of other things. BUT know that you do with all these videos is already of very high caliber. I absolutely appreciate it and I'm sure many of us are watching your videos even though we don't have any of the conditions you describe. We're all here to hang with you and learn. So thank you for what you've done for the community, I honestly don't remember how I got here, but I'll be waiting patiently for any and all of your future videos. Best wishes to you and keep on keeping on!
I'm so grateful for the passion and dedication that you've put into this channel! I've learned so much over the past year that I've been following your videos.
I started listening primarily because my Mum has dry macular regeneration and suddenly severely worse and stopped driving. I have MS and blurry vision and not always clear what is up! Your genuine presentation is refreshing coupled with your professional expertise and desires to do all you can. As I listened to you hear your humanity first and having been a SW in health care for many years and now retired due to disability your story is a huge challenge. First thank you for your care to others. Know that God rested after creating and tells us how to care for our bodies. Your are created in His image and I invite you to explore our need to become reacquainted or meet for the first time He who offers rest for those who labor and are heavy laden... an offer to come to Him. He gave you your gift that you have to pass on. I think Chris Knobs also shares your passion and may be able to share more with you. Keep up the good work and take care.
Good morning, I just had a delicious coffee and listened to your video. I love hearing about your personal life, and the pressure you’re putting on yourself ,the research time you are putting in to giving us the best information possible. I should get my husband to watch this. He is a busy oncologist. actively involved in politics a principal investigator for a clinical trial four young adult sons and wife😅😅😅 I noticed when he starts to burn out and I have to encourage him to take some time off. We regularly go camping and just come back to earth, and set some things aside. Because it’s not healthy to keep up this pace. I don’t want you to burn out, so take time for yourself and prioritize your mental health , and physical of course. Take a hike.❤
I am a new subscriber and love your content. I am amazed at your work ethic and commitment. I have worked in public health for over 35 years, and I still am, and you're right. This is an amazing public health initiative!
Greetings from Tx, love your channel and thankful/blessed I found your channel a few years ago,you have been very helpful to me. Congratulations on everything you have accomplished in your life and at such a young age.❤❤
I love the personal videos! Tim Horton's decaf is good if you want to stay away from the caffeine. I can't drink regular coffee either - it makes me anxious over time and messes with my sleep. Also, you could NEVER look bad in a video! With those curls and those eyes...stop! I can't believe you said that. I almost spit out my coffee. 😂
Haha thank you! You are too kind. I have never had Tim Hortons but I know some people absolutely love it! I feel bad I missed it when I was in Toronto.
Hi there! This vid of yours was a surprise. I wasn't expecting you to produce such a personal vid. I have just gotten used to your "quick" optometric vids and appreciate them a lot - especially how clearly you deliver the content. Your "crisp" diction is quite refreshing and very helpful. I can commiserate w/ your life and how work can dominate it. Although I'm retired now (mid 60s), I used to be quite busy too (though in a different field: computer systems). Hang in there. You do very good work (if you ever doubted it and just in case you need to hear it). Relax but keep it up! (-the good work that is).👏
Thank you, I learned so much from you on caring for my dry eyes. Looking forward to learning more on all eye conditions, research and what is coming in the future.
I'm going back to hard contacts, soft contacts don't do it for me. The first thing I did was check out your past videos on how to put them in, how to take them out, cleaning, etc. Even with those videos being a few years old the information is still valuable and I appreciate the fact that it is available. Thank you
I love this channel. I have recommended others to follow you. You have helped me so much in my dry eye journey. I purchased products and eye drops on your recommendation that helped me immensely. Also I turned to your channel when getting ready for cataract surgery for advice and information. You are doing a fabulous job. I feel I know you even though it’s only through this channel. Thanks for being there.
Thank you for your passion, expertise, openness & volunteering your time! I’m so glad you prioritize sleep, nutrition & movement. We can only help others if we are well enough to do it! Thank you for all you do! 🌱💜👀
Thank you Dr. Joseph Allen for all the latest info, I really appreciate it. But I worry about your health & I feel a balance of work & making the time for a social life could be healthier for you. We don't want you to get burned out. Stay healthy & take the time to enjoy watching a sunset. 😊🌅
Your channel is truly helpful, a real eye opener! I know more about eyes and everything eye related than I ever did before. Be careful of over doing it though. Content creator burn out is a real thing. I saw your comment on Jonathan Morrison's channel last night. The guy is really suffering and I'm sure he appreciates your time.
Dr. Allen: You have helped me so much with your amazing and informative videos - you are very appreciated and loved. Thanks for all you do; we understand if you have to prioritize your time! ❤❤
Thank you so much for all of your hard work! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that dry eye treatments existed. My optometrist would just tell me to use artificial tears. There just happens to be a dry eye specialist right in my town! I had 3 IPL and LLLT treatments done so far, and I'm going to get Lipiflow done in a few days. Hopefully, this will make some difference so that I can wear my contacts for more than a few hours! It's so important for patients to be educated these days. Thank you!!
You are doing amazing. Remember to take care of yourself. Working so much can easily lead to burnout. I appreciate this video. You are being open and honest about your life and it helps us to remember you are a human who struggles just like we do. When I was working, I struggled with perfection. It is so difficult to call a project “completed,” when I want to keep tweaking it to be just right. I appreciate all your research. Bringing well thought out topics helps me personally to know what I can bring up at my next appointment. Personally, I struggle with dry eye. I had a stroke and on that side, my eye tends to be a little dry, much more so at night. I had a brain tumor. My facial nerve was affected and that eye (other one) no longer produces tears. That eyelid doesn’t close all the way. I was surprised to find that there was very little direction on eye care after my surgery. Many other patients say the same thing. We end up teaching each other about preservative free drops and ways to keep the eyelid closed at night. I was wondering if you could do a video about this, about when the facial nerve affects the eye. (I could probably do my own video with all I’ve learned by now!)
I'm beyond proud of you buddy, everything you do, stand for, all the hard work, information, I've learned plenty over the years and I'm happy to help however I can. You'll always be my best friend, always here for you, whatever you need. Pep talk, kick in the butt, you let me know I'll be there! I think all your stuff is awesome, your attention to detail is why your stuff is so awesome. Even teaching Jiu Jitsu myself, I can relate soo much more than you can understand. But anyway, before I write a novel, I'm very proud of you. We'll catch a break soon, get a little vacation or something. Kayaking? Hike? You name it let's do it soon.
Thank you for sharing how human you are. I’ve watched your videos and I have many saved. I was wondering what your life was like behind the camera, and now I know. You are not alone with perfectionism; many of us are. I’m learning how to curb that because I’m finding as I get older, it becomes harder to be perfect. I hope you don’t quit these videos. The one on floaters especially stuck with me; from your enthusiasm about the subject, and the subject matter. Thank you for all you do.
I still do see patients locally in the clinic, just not as much as I did in the past. I find that I can reach and help more people doing this type of work, which I think of as a public health initiative. (I also enjoy researching and teaching)
Thanks Joseph for sharing with us your life updates , all your videos are so interesting ,you explain science in a way that we all can understand 😊I found you just yesterday because after 30 years wearing glasses and thinking ( some optician told me) that contacts are not suitable for somebody with astigmatism like me , I found out the opposite and I needed to know more about it 🤗I watched some amount of your videos about contacts, training, types , care etc and you really helped me about everything related to me going for contacts as alternative to my glasses. I know I will still wear them of course but it will be then my choice on when , what means a big deal to me in terms of freedom!😊 Joseph ,keep doing your amazing work here and in every part of your life you described so well sharing with us , you are great and you will thrive whatever you do , keep it up and stay with us! Sending hugs from Ireland xx Clara 🇮🇪🥰🤗
You have been so incredibly helpful when I’ve gone looking for specific eye information including something as ‘simple’ as how to insert eye drops! Remember though that you need to put your own oxygen mask on before you start helping others 🤗
You’re awesome I’ve learned so much useful information about my eye care. I would suggest you crave out a little more “you “ time. In addition to sleep, healthy nutrition and movement, add downtime. Important to your continued success. Again thank you. Way to go Doc!
Since I am probably your mother's age, you are bringing out my motherly instincts and I just want to protect you😊. Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes stories of your life. It is a nice change to hear about what is going on in the life of a creator. You are ambitious, and yes, very much a perfectionist, and undoubtedly very intelligent. It is good you are putting your talents to good use. And it is true you are in an ideal time of your life to grab all the information you can. You are not wasting your youth, go for it, but just set a few limits to be sure you are taking care of yourself. I am a person who has had eye issues from childhood and continue to do so to this day. I have been through a lot, but have learned a lot from you and do truly appreciate the value that you offer.
Hi Dr, you’re already so busy yet you take time out to educate us with such insightful information! Thank you! Could you please do a video on subcapsular cataract prognosis?
(1) Hey dude, refrain, don't carry the world upon your shoulders. (2) Work-life balance (3) Sustainable development (4) You can use your dry eyes to remind yourself to take breaks. We all have this or that indicator in our bodies. (5) I would prioritize the clinic and the RU-vid channel. (6) Maybe you need a team behind you so that you have more energy to scale up?
Good to see you again, Allen. I love your sunglass collection videos. Have you added anything new to your collection. If so, could you share what you got in your future videos?
I’ve had bad eye sight growing up and had them corrected with PRK as an adult. I’ve always been interested in learning more about our eyes and the new technology out there helping with vision. Not just with vision but our bodies in general. I want to know 👍🏽 thanks for bringing knowledge to the masses
