In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of vision and share simple, effective tools to enhance eyesight and preserve eye health.

I explain how the eyes and brain work together to process light, color and motion using specialized structures such as the retina and photoreceptors, and why conditions like nearsightedness, visual hallucinations and lazy eye occur. I also cover specific visual protocols to increase alertness and focus during work, improve sleep, and support visual health. Additionally, I highlight key vitamins essential for vision and discuss supplements such as lutein and astaxanthin for maintaining long-term eye health.

Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes—approximately 30 minutes—focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and full-length episodes will continue to be released every Monday.

Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Improve Vision

00:01:01 Eyes, Lens, Eyelashes

00:02:40 Retina, Photoreceptors & Brain

00:06:34 Eyesight & Subconscious Vision Effects

00:07:25 Sponsor: Eight Sleep

00:09:02 Time of Day & Retina, Tool: Morning Sunlight Exposure

00:12:02 Tool: Reduce Nearsightedness & Outdoor Time

00:12:33 Accommodation, Focus, Tools: Panoramic Vision; Upward Gaze

00:16:20 Sponsor: AG1

00:18:14 Improve Vision, Tools: View Distances; Smooth Pursuit; Accommodation

00:21:08 Binocular Vision, Lazy Eye, Children

00:23:57 Hallucinations & Visual System

00:25:09 Sponsor: ROKA

00:26:57 Improve & Test Vision, Tool: Snellen Chart

00:29:03 Support Vision, Tool: Vitamin A & Vegetables

00:30:23 Supplements, Lutein, Astaxanthin

00:32:52 Recap & Key Takeaways; Cardiovascular System

Disclaimer & Disclosures