Colleen Finally Gets Her Eyes Checked // RELAX

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[@jjliabrbsa]

i love the realness on eriks relax, i dont have kids, but everytime i see a kid going to school i think to myself "gosh imagine having to go through all the school process all over again, and as a parent, having to pay, worry and make luch, help with homework" goshhh the stress, i cantttt

[@RayneZaleska]

An "eye tilt" in an eye exam refers to a misalignment of the eyes where one eye appears to be tilted slightly upwards or downwards compared to the other, often indicating a condition called "skew deviation" or "ocular tilt reaction" which can be caused by neurological issues affecting the eye muscles and balance system; an eye doctor will assess this by checking the alignment of the eyes with specific tests during an eye exam.

[@unicornhypnotist]

You should paint together again. I loved when you guys painted portraits of each other. Or you can do a Bob Ross painting together. I just bought canvases so we can do a family painting night some night.

[@articowl2]

I remember going to my regular doc and saying I was having a hard time reading and she said “Well you’re almost 40 so go to Walmart and get some readers” and that was it. Crazy cheap too. Now I’ll be 65 next week and I’ve had a cataract surgery in each eye which corrected my vision. I don’t even need readers. Getting older isn’t that bad 😂

[@zacharydbooth]

Optician and store manager here. If the glasses are too expensive there, you can find easy prescriptions online. Don’t feel like you need to spend hundreds! Also - blue light filter will only help eye fatigue, there is no proven damage of blue light to your eyes. (Salespeople and doctors will often push this for a higher sale)

[@annalatza5892]

I’m an eye doctor and long time listener !! This was the best episode by far 🤓

[@lovecara8]

Would you all be in to stargazing?? Is that too boring?? Colleen would likely need something to do to keep her occupied, lol, but I love stargazing 🤣 maybe that along with something else?? Maybe even get a small telescope or something, maybe I’m absolutely crazy, but that just seems so fun to me 🤣 either way, love you both! You’ve inspired me to want to try new hobbies w/ my husband and new baby girl (I just had her this past July!)🥰❤️

[@unicornhypnotist]

We have a lot of deer on our property, and I love filming them. Its really cool how you can get to recognize them and tell them apart. We give them apples.

[@vinceperhaps]

When I was a kid in New York, I made mayonnaise sandwiches also. Two single slices each with mayo on top. I love mayo.

[@carrieburk9559]

When you said Sweet Mercy - I remembered the game Mercy... where two people interlock hands and try to push the hardest one way or the other til the other says mercy cuz it hurts too much ... just me? lol

[@colleenhathaway64]

That is SO AWESOME Erik!! Congratulations on not smoking in over 6 years!!! That's so great for you and your health and your family's health! But as a non smoker and an older teen in the late 90's I HATED when people would "pack" their cigarettes!! UGH that friggin sound lol!! But seriously, for real, that is AWESOME!! Sent with love from Massachusetts ❤❤❤

[@JackieHall71]

SONIC has french toast bars and syrup to dip the french toast in.

[@abbeydora5334]

Side note: opening the bag of chips, candy etc on the bottom prevents the bag from ripping too!

[@melrhea12]

I never laughed so hard as when Colleen said Maisy named her cat Father and it sounded culty. I was dying 😂😂

[@karinmitschang9734]

OMG Colleen, you need to try a picky pad ASAP! I just saw one for the first time, it's perfect when you have dermatillomania! you pick out beads from a sticky blob, and then, when it's empty, you put it in the microwave and it will be fluid, so you can put the beads back in and it will harden again, then you can pick off the beads again, it's supposed to give you relief 😍✨👍

[@AdelineTayler]

Erik isn’t the only one in her family wearing glasses. Rachel does! Pretty sure Rachel wears them more often, but wears them for editing, too. Gwen also wears them!

[@RayneZaleska]

She was talking about her insurance-Eric is covered, but Rachel and Gwen aren’t.

[@mrskrystal32]

Did Erik have a brain fart at the end. Lmao! Also when Erik was talking about about guessing Flynn’s salamanders name Sally. I died laughing. He’s such a character. He’s such a smart and brilliant kid.

[@jasminelovely4806]

I wear headphones a lot while watching videos and I was beaming with joy, I had you, Colleen, in one ear and Flynn in the other. I don’t know if that is usual, it’s the first time I heard it (tuesdays video)

[@mackenzielibengood6821]

I am a 4th year optometry student (I graduate in May) and I think what the eye “tilt” may be referring to is what’s called a “phoria”. This is more of what I would call an eye turn, but it is just when the eyes are slightly misaligned and need to work harder to fuse images together. The test he did is called a “cover test” that checks how far the eyes are misaligned. Also, those tests are confusing! But trust me, we can decipher the test with how you answer. There are no right or wrong answers! The tests have checks in them to make sure you’re consistent.

[@voodoochild7533]

Burger King most certainly does still have the French toast sticks. They are so good that I could cry talking about it.

[@SarahELynchDesigns]

Per Google: In ophthalmology, "eye tilt" typically refers to a condition called an "ocular tilt reaction (OTR)," which is characterized by a combination of a vertical misalignment of the eyes (skew deviation), a head tilt to one side, and rotation of the eyes around their axis (ocular torsion), all occurring together due to damage to the vestibular system in the brainstem; essentially, the eyes appear to be tilted in one direction, causing the head to tilt as well.

[@brittneygoulding9368]

My mother is OBSESSED with all the wildlife! She has a smart bird feeder that sends her phone a notification whenever someone is visiting it. It will even identify what type of bird is at the feeder. It’s pretty cool. We happened to save a bird because of it once. He was spending a long time at the feeder because he was injured.

[@sailornamek]

I love fries and mayo! My husband thinks I'm crazy. Haha

[@colleenmjudge6533]

Hey Colleen and Erik! My name is also Colleen. I like watching Relax the Broadcast every week. Colleen I can relate to how you put on a Bra. I do the same thing when I put it on in the morning. You are not the only one who does that. Me too!

[@karloditomasso]

wonderful couple full love 😍🤩 and very funny

[@melrhea12]

It melts my heart that Flynn sings to himself like you do Colleen! Because my daughter is autistic and she hates music. It breaks my heart bc I love music! lol

[@sarahfarrell8214]

When an eye doctor says you have an eye tilt, they are likely referring to the positioning or alignment of your eyes in relation to your face. This could mean: Natural Asymmetry - Many people have a slight tilt in their eyes due to facial structure, where one eye may sit slightly higher or at a different angle than the other. This is usually normal and doesn't affect vision. Strabismus or Eye Misalignment - If the tilt is more noticeable, it could indicate a condition like ocular torsion, where one eye rotates slightly inward or outward. This can sometimes cause double vision or depth perception issues. Congenital or Structural Causes - Some people are born with a slight tilt due to skull or facial bone development. In some cases, conditions like craniofacial syndromes can contribute to this. Eye Muscle or Nerve Issues - If the tilt is recent or causing vision problems, it could be related to muscle imbalances, nerve issues (like fourth nerve palsy), or other eye movement disorders.

[@cstump2005]

Erik- homemade mayo is SO EASY! One whole egg, pinch of salt, tsp of mustard, tbsp of vinegar and a cup of oil. Immersion blend it and in like 40 seconds you have mayo. So good!!

[@Summertime65]

Granny glasses are awesome! There are so many cute styles! Get it, girl!!

[@joemaymayers2212]

Fun fact about the origin of glasses: it is what has put Europe ahead of China and Arab counties economy wise thatmany hundreds of years ago because they were way ahead up till then. Making glasses available to everyone and not just the richest, Europe has significantly increased it's workforce. Suddenly not only 30 and 40 y/o were producing things but the 50+ could sew clothes, make watches, copy texts etc. Seems so small but the impact it had and still has is just 8ncredible!

[@Jerri88510]

I'm a Mayo girl and my hubby is a Miracle Whip guy....we have to have both in my fridge

[@nicole2532]

My husband and I love playing chess and skipbo together haha

[@FindlayOs]

Specifically, Samboy BBQ chips from Australia are the tastiest chip in my opinion. Just addictive.🙂

[@janicemichaloski5292]

The part where Colleen was talking about the mic on Flynn 😅Flynn is awesome I could listen to him all day he's a very smart kid❤

[@nancyevoy4968]

May I suggest you get your eye exam and glasses at Costco! Great pricing and very professional

[@RayneZaleska]

I had hot lunch every day because it was free. We were to poor for me to take lunch to school. We didn't even get snacks at home. I remember going on a field trip to the aquarium in LA at the beach and parents were supposed to provide lunch for their own child. It was the only time I ever took bag lunch to school. For the first time my mom bought a bag of chips, it was a bag of Cheetos that I had begged and pleaded for. She put a small snack size bag in my lunch and I couldn't wait to eat it. I sat on the beach and opened my Cheetos took one out and placed it next to me on the sand, because my autistic self like to eat the best last, and I reached for my sandwich. As I grabbed my sandwich I felt movement next to me in the sand and I look down and a horrible seagull was eating my Cheetos. I was devastated.

[@carrieburk9559]

Okay, last comment, you guys need to do a rage room! I have never tried one and been wanting too! Would love to see ya'll rage haha!

[@BelleTeteRouge07]

I clasp my bra in the front and spin it around like you do. This is how my momma taught me (she was born in 1949) and how I've been shown by bra fitters too 😂

[@KatieCarterTV]

My hobby right now is coloring. It’s so relaxing. Get on colortok and never look back. Also, do you remember the crazy names Flynn would name things when he was little? So cute!!!

[@gmarie521]

Costco has really reasonably priced frames and lenses! even the designer brands are wayyy cheaper than anywhere else. and their lenses come with all the filters (like blue light) included in the price

[@HillCatPc]

When I hit 40 my 20/20 vision started to go. You might as well go to Costco and buy a bulk package of readers because you will lose them constantly. I have them all over the house and still can’t find them when I need them. Trust me. Don’t invest in fancy vision office readers.

[@RayneZaleska]

The problem is the readers she is getting are blue light blocking. Most readers you can buy at the store are not.

[@connieb4372]

Right on about the readers and THEN you get into your 60s and need a certifiable prescription, sadly. The hubs got his cataracts fixed and they fixed his vision too... of course giving him several options on what kind of lenses to get.. he got the cheapest. I need to get my cataracts done too but the thought of someone cutting on my eyeball is no bueno.

[@TheSkinnyZ]

Huge props for quitting smoking. I wish literally everyone did, lol!

[@markei1693]

I think all bras should close in the front.

[@morganfern29]

I love all of the Full House references in the podcast today. I miss Full House. I don’t watch Fuller House only because of Bob Sagget not being alive anymore. I watch reels on Facebook pretty much every day, and I love watching and reminicing the moments from Full House when it was on TV.

[@Tonyaisquirky]

Sonic has the french toast sticks!!!

[@amberleannhartline4179]

In the south we eat tomato and mayonnaise sandwiches. It’s literally just white bread, mayo and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Personally I hate it but it’s super popular lol

[@monicaaa7]

you guys need to travel around europe for erik's mayo sandwiches!

[@alyhoward3765]

I have rheumatoid arthritis in my wrists and fingers and in the morning it's really bad. The bra trick has saved my life!!! Thanks colleen lol

[@Princessmandy73]

Same colleen same lol I feel the same exact way every time I do an eye exam! It’s insane how alike we are!!! I over analyze everything because I’m a perfectionist and it screws me over everytime!!!!!

[@connieb4372]

love me some mayo... as a kid, I was all about the Miracle Whip but since adulthood, I go for Mayo but I've found myself using Miracle Whip sometimes too.

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

I love you guys!

[@DansLikeaRockstar]

When I went to get new glasses the girl was so rude bc I couldn't say which picture I saw better. One looked bigger but less defined and the other looked sharper but smaller so I struggled a lot to make up my mind.I tried really hard to think about it and the girl was so pissed off bc I took too long to answer. That was the lamest costumer service possible. Makes me sad that I didn't say anything and it was so expensive

[@BrittMakesIt]

…as I am currently making a school lunch with compartments!!! 🫠

[@thelifeofkaitlynlouise]

Yay love watching from the 🇬🇧♥️

[@Wendisty]

I used to love the taste of the burb after eating a banana and brushing your teeth. Was a while ago so i dont know if i would still like it 😂

[@hollycopeland939]

Erik at 22:27... 😂😂😂😂

[@LinaAshley]

Colleen I have NEVER needed to SEE the clasp of my bra to clip it. I too, thought it was CRAZYYY that you put one on backwards and twist it. I am impressed by your speed though 🤔😂 I’m proud of you for going to the eye doctor! ❤

[@chaundrashults9826]

I can relate to Maisy having interesting names for stuff. My son Macey had a stuffed dog when he was about 4 or 5 that he named Porchel. Pronounced Porch-uhl. I always wondered where in the heck he got that name!!

[@colleenmjudge6533]

Try to dance, draw, read, write, color and so much more as a hobby.

[@russellfamilyfunnyfarm]

That's how I used to put my bra's on when I was like 12. So much easier! Hey, whatever works!😂❤🎉

[@LDevine95]

Reading glasses and squirrel watching? Can you said hi golden girls

[@markei1693]

Mayonnaise 🤮. I only buy glasses from Zenni. They save me around $350.

[@amberleeperfetto7371]

Colleen! I know exactly what you're saying with the Burger King chicken nuggets, they used to have pepper in them and the batter was different. I can't explain it either but I know what you mean, they were so good

[@Tonyaisquirky]

I put my bra on the same way Colleen does. And the chips idea is genius!!!

[@ohmy1030]

Guess who has French toast sticks…………..SONIC!!!

[@ramonaburkhalter3460]

I am or was such a picky eater. My daughters are the opposite! Sometimes they try something and say: i don't like that but i eat it anyways. Thats wild

[@nicolecaux7674]

I love a mayo sandwich, but it has to be cool whip

[@shaunythoreson2006]

I LOVE mayo😋 but I HATE dressing or Miracle whip 🤢

[@larkrose]

I do the same bra thing girl!!!

[@SherryBaby1107]

Omg you have to mix mayo and ketchup for your fries totally delicious!!!

[@amberleannhartline4179]

If you keep feeding the crows, they will bring you gifts!

[@thlagerquist]

I put my bra on by putting it in place over the boobs, then reaching behind me to clasp it. Once it’s clasped I pull the straps up. I used to do the clasp-in-front-then-twist thing, but then I was told it stretches the bra out faster. And as for night hobbies I highly recommend crocheting! I love to make little stuffed animals, and it helps calm my brain down. That is not really a couple-hobby though because you have to count stitches and you can’t really talk and focus at the same time, well I can’t anyways.

[@shaunythoreson2006]

The worst burps are tuna fish & hot dogs

[@RachelLaRue__]

Relaxing time night couple hobbies- 1. Smoke the green grass and watch bob Ross. 2. Simple video games. Aka Super Nintendo Mario or n64 Mario party (Mario party 3 is the best imo) 3. Board games and card games. 4. Give each other back massages. When I was married it honestly was the most fun hobby and it's self care at the same time. 5. Get a sitter and go play arcades. ❤ Luv y'all sm

[@ttcampo]

I remember you playing card games very competitively which was really entertaining to me. Did you give that up?

[@rickygonzalez2519]

Saltwater fish can be hard to take care. Get a freshwater fish with African cichlids they are easier and have a lot of beautiful fish

[@erica8lynn]

The saying on a shirt is from a tongue twister look on one smart fellow he felt smart, two smart…. They felt smart, Three…. They all felt smart! ITs been my favorite tongue twister to have other say!!! Say it on the next podcast!!

[@kylee3627]

how else do people put on bras ive never seen anyone do it any other way ☠️

[@Stressica.Goodwin]

Take your glasses prescription and find some online I have used Zenni & Firmoo they are wayyyyyy cheaper than going through an eye doctor tbh

[@chescarockwellgabriel]

Why dont you guys have a day dedicated to a new hobby and just try a new one every time till you guys find out what you like? Its also good for the brain to learn something new all the time! 😊

[@KES47Brown]

I’ve never liked mayo a single day in my life. I won’t even eat something if it has mayo in it 😦 mustard goes on my sammiches.. A1 on my burgers.. and ketchup on my fries or chicken sandwiches. I won’t eat ranch either but I think salads that have ranch LOOK so good. Just can’t do it though 😭😭

[@mirandalustig921]

That is the only way I have ever put my bra on. BACKWARDS THEN TURN AND FLIP

[@alwayzjello]

I want to know why and how Erik quit smoking, please.

[@alwayzjello]

I put my bra on like you, Colleen.

[@coratuttobene4806]

I was always taught to put my bra on backwards then turn it like Colleen was saying…but I also pretty religiously only wear sports bras now bc real bras suck

[@ColbyHerman]

Nah, bra always clipped at the front the twist it around. Colleen, you right girl

[@Yourthe1iknwyour]

I always clip my bra in the front and swivel it around your not alone

[@lizzyo6179]

Ewwww mayoooo! I love mustard, I can put mustard in everything. I'll use mayo in salads, but a fine spread.

[@Williambaseballbroz]

Nice

[@papasarah9446]

Coke burp tastes good, i disagree (from a professional cola addict)

[@margaretshannon36]

Oh my gosh hiiiii

[@rachelthomas4276]

With regard to bras, I’m arms in the straps, swoop and scoop and clasp at the back type of girl 👙

[@sp00kyMerBabe]

As far as a couples hobby... I know Erik likes building things with wood and other materials, and you’re familiar with cameras and are enjoying seeing all the different animals outside- you guys could totally work together to create some fun and creative ways to capture more footage of more critters! ❤ Ps: Have you ever seen KZbinr Mark Rober’s viral squirrel maze video from a few years ago? I really think you’d get a kick out of it! 🥰

[@jasminelovely4806]

I wear headphones a lot while watching videos and I was beaming with joy, I had you, Colleen, in one ear and Flynn in the other. I don’t know if that is usual, it’s the first time I heard it (tuesdays video)

[@mackenzielibengood6821]

I am a 4th year optometry student (I graduate in May) and I think what the eye “tilt” may be referring to is what’s called a “phoria”. This is more of what I would call an eye turn, but it is just when the eyes are slightly misaligned and need to work harder to fuse images together. The test he did is called a “cover test” that checks how far the eyes are misaligned. Also, those tests are confusing! But trust me, we can decipher the test with how you answer. There are no right or wrong answers! “Same” is an acceptable, and helpful option if you can’t tell the difference.

[@LinaAshley]

Colleen I have NEVER needed to SEE the clasp of my bra to clip it. I too, thought it was CRAZYYY that you put one on backwards and twist it. I am impressed by your speed though 🤔😂 I’m proud of you for going to the eye doctor! ❤