462: How vision can help anxiety, motion sickness & more | Optometrist Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD

Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD: “Vision problems are brain problems.”

Bryce, a board-certified optometrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually strengthen and protect your vision (way beyond blue light blockers), plus:

- Bryce’s background in vision therapy (~00:28)

- How vision impacts physical performance (~04:54)

- The difference between vision & eyesight (~07:06)

- The link between vision health & ADHD diagnoses (~11:28)

- Why you should engage in vision breaks (~17:22)

- How to protect your vision during the workday (~20:59)

- How to use lighting & posture to enhance your vision (~25:09)

- How to implement the 20-20-20 rule into your every day (~29:13)

- Sneaky signs you may have an eyesight issue (~35:44)

- Why some people aren’t the best at eye contact (~40:58)

- Vision exercises for reducing anxiety (~45:08)

- How often you should perform vision exercises (~51:22)

- The relationship between fitness, nutrition & vision health (~55:10)

- How to activate your vestibular system & overcome motion sickness (~01:00:29)

- How much natural light you need for optimal vision health (~01:03:41)

- The role of vision therapy in concussion recovery (~01:06:53)

- One thing you should do every day for better vision (~01:09:38)

Referenced in the episode:

- Check out Bryce's website.

- Follow Bryce on Instagram.

- A study on screen usage & reduced blink rate.

- Check out Bryce's vision training program.

- Check out Bryce's Concussion Clear program.

- Visit VisionHelp, an advocacy group to raise awareness about treatable vision problems.

- Shop mbg's eye health+.

- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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