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Heal Your Vision Naturally | Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, OD

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Apr 24, 2026
Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified neuro-optometrist and founder of MyVisionFirst, explains how vision is brain work, not just optics. He discusses screen-driven myopia, misdiagnoses like ADHD, concussion-related visual problems, practical light and nutrition habits, low-tech vision exercises, and modern alternatives to standard eye care. Short, surprising, and actionable.
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ANECDOTE

Dr Bryce's Personal Vision Therapy Transformation

  • Dr. Bryce shared his childhood vision struggles including poor coordination, no depth perception, and classroom overwhelm that led to vision therapy.
  • He credits vision therapy and sensory integration with major life improvements athletically, academically, and socially.
ADVICE

Avoid Preserved Eye Drops And Visine

  • Avoid eye drops with preservatives and stop using vasoconstrictors like Visine because they cause rebound redness and dependence.
  • Dr. Bryce advises preservative-free artificial tears and to address dry eye via omegas, glands, and inflammation control.
ADVICE

Treat Dry Eye With Supplements And Diet

  • Treat dry eye holistically with supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle changes rather than only drops.
  • Dr. Bryce highlights omega-3s, lutein/zeaxanthin, and anti-inflammatory diet as core steps to improve tear film and eye health.
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