When we think about improving our health, we often think about changing our diet, increasing how much we move, improving the quality of our sleep and lowering stress, but how many of us think about ‘working’ on our vision?

Every day, many of us experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, headaches or poor concentration – and never realise that our eyes might be playing a central role.

This week, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneering neuro-optometrist who believes that vision is our most overlooked and underutilised tool for improving how we feel, think and function. Bryce is a board-certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and founder of MyVisionFirst , where he and his team combine vision therapy with principles from occupational therapy, physical therapy and holistic wellness.

Bryce’s expertise includes reorganising the visual brain after concussion, correcting developmental visual delays that interfere with reading and learning and enhancing visual skills to elevate athletic performance.

In this incredible conversation, we discuss:

• Why eyesight and vision are not the same, and why most eye tests are missing a vital part of the picture
• How visual processing affects everything from focus and mood to movement, memory and resilience
• The hidden visual problems that are often left undiagnosed in both children and adults, and how these can impact learning, behaviour and emotional regulation
• The neurological impact of concussion and trauma on the visual system, and how it can be rehabilitated
• Why our screen habits are damaging not just our eyes but our brains – and how to reverse the effects
• The power of “vision therapy” to rewire the brain and transform quality of life
• Practical strategies to reduce digital eye strain and support visual health, even if you only have a few minutes a day

Many of us don’t realise just how much our vision influences how we think, feel and perform. In a screen-heavy world, Bryce’s insights show that with the right tools, we can train our eyes and brain to support better health, learning and quality of life at any age.

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Bryce has kindly provided Feel Better, Live More listeners with $200 off ScreenFit using code: LIVEMORE.  Find out more at screenfit.com/livemore.