Unlocking Performance Through Vision with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum

How Vision Training Transforms Brain Health, Learning, and Peak Performance In episode #189 we spoke with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum about the connection between vision, brain health, and athletic performance. The neuro-optometrist is dedicated to transforming how we view sight, and how vision training rewires the eye-brain connection to optimize performance, recovery, and resilience in a screen-dominated world. KEY TOPICS How visual processing impacts athletic performance and mental clarity Practical tips for screen time management and eye health The role of vision in concussion recovery and brain injury rehabilitation Top habits for preserving and enhancing vision over time The unique benefits of colored light and blue light blocking glasses Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. ABOUT DR. BRYCE APPELBAUM: Dr. Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlocking human potential through vision. He is the trusted authority in functional vision, an international Ted X speaker, and the creator of Vision Performance Training, a transformative approach that rewires the eye-brain connection, heals post-concussion vision dysfunction, and builds long-term visual resilience. He is the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst, a leading private practice specializing in diagnosing and treating functional vision problems across all ages, with offices in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland. He is also the founder and CEO of ScreenFit™, the revolutionary online vision training program designed to minimize the damage of digital devices on vision, reduce symptoms, and promote healthy visual habits for extended screen use. Through his work optimizing the eye-brain connection, Dr. Appelbaum has supported thousands of patients around the world to thrive in a screen-heavy society—because 20/20 eyesight isn’t the whole story. Additionally, Dr. Appelbaum has worked with hundreds of professional athletes in every sport imaginable, numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, and countless amateur athletes to transform raw talent into honed performance through vision. Dr. Appelbaum has been featured on the front page of USA Today, on NBC & CBS, in The Times, and The NY Times Sunday Magazine,, and is a frequent podcast guest having recently been interviewed on Dave Asprey’s “The Human Upgrade,” Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s “Feel Better, Live More,” Max Lugavere’s “The Genius Life,” MindBodyGreen, and dozens more. FREE RESOURCES: NR Recovery Protocol: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolu... 5 Steps to Better Vision: www.screenfit.com/5-proven-secrets-to-relieve-eye-strain Take the free online vision assessment: www.myvisionfirst.com/quiz Try ScreenFit for Free: www.screenfit.com/preview FOLLOW DR. APPELBAUM: IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappe... WEB: https://myvisionfirst.com/ TEDTALK:    • Why Everything You Know About Vision Is Wr...   MENTIONED: Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/pr... NR Episode with Dr. Rebecca Rusch: https://nutritional-revolution.com/po... Omega-3s: https://nutritional-revolution.com/pr... Concussion Symptoms List: https://myvisionfirst.com/learn/concu... MORE NR Apply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcF Use code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/pr... CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolution Sponsorship inquiries → [email protected] Interested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at [email protected] TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kch... Feed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional... Kyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrev Follow us @nutritionalrevolution