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Revolutionizing Eye Health and Beauty: Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo

September 27, 2025 • Eric • Season 2 • Episode 18

In this episode of The Abundant O.D., host Eric interviews Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo, a Columbia-trained and board-certified ophthalmologist, who discusses her journey from diagnosing and treating eye diseases in Oakland, NJ, to developing her own line of eye-friendly beauty products, 2020 Beauty.

Driven by a passion to address the negative effects of commercial makeup on eye health, Dr. Diane shares her insights on the harmful ingredients in traditional cosmetics and how her products offer safer alternatives. Learn about the impact of makeup on conditions like dry eye, her innovative product formulations, and the new distribution model through eye doctor's offices.

Dr. Diane also offers advice to other professionals looking to innovate and pursue ancillary projects. Discover more about 2020 Beauty and how it aims to change the narrative in the beauty industry for the betterment of eye health.

00:00 Introduction to The Abundant OD
00:31 Meet Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo
01:38 The Problem with Commercial Eye Makeup
04:17 Developing 2020 Beauty
10:32 Challenges and Successes
11:50 Product Line and Distribution
26:06 Future Vision and Advice
29:56 Conclusion and Contact Information