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How to Improve Your Vision & Functional Eye Fitness - With Dr. Bryce Appelbaum


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Today, we indisputably spend more time indoors looking at screens than ever before in human history. How is this massive change in environment impacting our biology and changing our vision? That’s what you’re going to uncover on this episode of The Model Health Show. Today’s guest, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist who is passionate about teaching how you can unlock your potential through optimizing your vision. He is the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst and the creator of the eye training program, ScreenFit. In this conversation, Dr. Appelbaum is sharing the fascinating science of retraining and rewiring the eye-brain connection. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about what vision actually encompasses, how our modern world is deteriorating our eyesight, and how to use eye training to optimize your vision in our screen-dominant culture. You’ll also hear my personal experience with testing and improving my vision, and how you can build healthier visual habits. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

  • Dr. Appelbaum’s personal history that inspired his career.
  • The difference between eyesight and vision.
  • How a fetus’ eyes develop.
  • The connection between vision and movement.
  • What 20/20 vision means.
  • How screentime is ruining the connection between our eyes and brains.
  • What the average adult’s screentime is.
  • Why nearsightedness is becoming more prevalent.
  • How your blinking patterns change during screentime.
  • What percentage of Americans experience digital eye strain.
  • How vision problems affect students in the classroom.
  • What you should consider if your eye prescription worsens each year.
  • How vision training works.
  • What the 20-20-20 rule is.
  • How to regain vision functionality.
  • What eye pushups are.
  • The importance of light exposure for healthy vision.
  • Tips for improving the quality of your screentime.  

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