Ep 98: How to keep our eyes and vision healthy? with Dr Bryce Applebaum, OD, FCOVD

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Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is an optometrist  who is a pioneer in the field of neuro-optometry and he is passionate about helping people reach their maximum vision potential.  He has found that vision is much more than 20/20 vision and often times visual issues get undetected.    Today we talk about how when children are experiencing behavioral issues and frustration in school, it is important to consider visual issues as a cause.   In this episode, you’ll hear Dr Applebaum also talk about the exciting treatment programs he offers to help people reach their optimum visual potential—as he explains, there are MANY visual issues that are avoidable and treatable  with the proper therapy.  He essentially offers PT (physical therapy) but for the eyes.

In this episode we discuss:
-why are more vision problems emerging more now than every before with children?
-what is the difference between eyesight and vision?
-recommendations for managing screen time
-how to practice "20-20-20" for visual hygiene
-doing vision therapy verses getting stronger prescription lenses as we age 
-how vision problems can lead to or be misdiagnosed as ADD, ADHD, or dyslexia

To learn more about Dr Appelbaum, please check out his website:
www.appelbaumvision.com
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