Ep. 256 How Eye Health and Metabolic Health Are Related with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
b'Today I am delighted to connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum! He is a pioneer in neuro-optometry and is passionate about unlocking life\\u2019s potential through vision. He is an owner and managing doctor at Appelbaum Vision and practices in the Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland areas.\\nOur brain uses 48-50% of its physiology just for us to be able to see, and there is a very complex interrelationship between the eyes and the brain.\\nIn this episode, Dr. Appelbaum and I dive into his background in neuro-optometry and discuss how his family influenced his career trajectory. We get into eye physiology and the differences between vision and sight and explain how eye problems are also brain problems specific to rewiring our brain and processing. We discuss the impact of nutrition on eye health, foods to support vision and eye health, and how electronics impact myopia. We also talk about ways to address screen limits and visual hygiene, traumatic brain injuries, and more.\\n\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\\n\\nDr. Appelbaum explains how his passion for eye and vision health began in the first grade and how he helps people turn their visual weaknesses into strengths.\\n\\nSome of the basics of eye physiology.\\n\\nThe interrelationship between our eyes and our brains.\\n\\nWhy are more vision problems emerging now than ever before- particularly in the younger generations?\\n\\nWhat is the difference between eyesight and vision?\\n\\nHow do our eyes feed information to the rest of our body?\\n\\nDoing vision therapy versus getting stronger prescription lenses as we age.\\n\\nHow vision problems can lead to or be misdiagnosed as ADD, ADHD, or dyslexia.\\xa0\\n\\nHow does electronic use impact eye health?\\n\\nHow to practice 20-20-20 for visual hygiene.\\n\\nDr. Appelbaum shares some recommendations for managing screen time.\\n\\nThe interrelationship between nutrition, metabolic health, and eye health.\\n\\nSome dietary guidelines for the brain injury population.\\n\\nDr. Appelbaum dives into depth perception.\\n\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\n\\nConnect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum\\nOn the Appelbaum Vision website\\xa0\\nConcussionClear\\nScreenFit Use code CYNTHIA10\\nOn Instagram\\nGo to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development website to find a doctor board-certified in vision therapy close to where you live.'