EP 1240
1240. Improve your Vision Forever with These Three FREE Exercises | Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to explore how vision training can transform your eyesight, brain performance, and overall health. Together, they uncover the hidden factors impacting your vision—from screen time and lighting to environmental stress—and share free, simple exercises to improve focus, reduce eye strain, and potentially ditch glasses for good. Dr. Appelbaum dives into the science of neuroplasticity, explaining how your brain can adapt to enhance your eyesight at any age. Whether you’re nearsighted, struggling with digital eye strain, or looking to prevent aging eyes, this episode delivers practical tools and insights to unlock your vision’s full potential.
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What if you could ditch your glasses forever by simply doing a 10-minute exercise each day?
In this episode, Dave sits down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a visionary in vision biohacking, to uncover how simple techniques can transform your eyesight. From near-far focusing to eye stretches, these exercises don’t just improve your vision—they enhance your brain’s performance, energy, and overall health.
Dr. Bryce shares his own journey of overcoming severe vision challenges, the science behind vision training, and how anyone can rewire their brain for sharper sight. If you’re dealing with nearsightedness, eye strain, or just want to keep your eyes sharp as you age, this episode shares simple ways to improve how you see the world—literally!
What You’ll Learn:
- Why vision training is the next frontier in biohacking
- Three free techniques to improve your vision naturally
- How your eyesight affects brain performance and energy levels
- Why kids and adults need to get outside for better eye health
- How to train your eyes to stop relying on glasses
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“Vision is entirely brain, and how our brain tells our eyes how to move together, and converge, and track, and process information, and how we really make sense of the world around us and then direct the appropriate action.”
Dr Bryce Appelbaum
- 00:00 Intro
Cold Open
- 00:29 Dave Asprey’s Vision Journey
Dave shares his personal story of overcoming vision challenges and regaining perfect eyesight.
- 04:33 Understanding Vision Beyond 20/20
Discover why 20/20 vision isn’t the full picture of eye health and what “perfect vision” really means.
- 08:01 Impact of Environment on Vision
Explore how lighting, screen time, and outdoor exposure affect your eyes and brain.
- 22:47 Exercises to Improve Vision
Learn about simple exercises that can help improve focus, reduce strain, and enhance vision naturally.
- 27:29 Effective Eye Exercises for Better Vision
Dr. Bryce Appelbaum outlines the two most impactful exercises for vision improvement.
- 27:46 Daily Routine for Eye Health
Tips for integrating vision training into your daily schedule to boost long-term results.
- 29:12 Peripheral Vision Training
Discover the importance of peripheral vision and how to train it for better spatial awareness.
- 31:15 Vision and Body Connection
Learn how your vision impacts posture, stress levels, and overall physical alignment.
- 33:38 Handling Visual Overload
Strategies to manage sensory overload in bright or chaotic environments like concerts or busy malls.
- 35:04 Vision Training Benefits
Insights into how vision training enhances focus, cognitive function, and energy levels.
- 39:25 Neuroplasticity and Vision
Understand how the brain’s ability to adapt can be harnessed to improve eyesight at any age.
- 45:22 Vision Training for All Ages
Why vision training is valuable for everyone—from children struggling with attention to adults avoiding glasses.
- 46:38 Practical Vision Improvement Tips
Simple, actionable tips to start improving your vision today without expensive tools.
- 54:24 Final Thoughts on Vision Training
Dave and Dr. Bryce wrap up with key takeaways and a vision for the future of eye health.
Resources:
- 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025
- Screenfit– Visit https://www.screenfit.com/enroll and use code DAVE ($200 OFF with the code, from $497 to $297)
- MyVisionFirst – Visit https://myvisionfirst.com/dave/ and apply now to get $5000 off
- Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com
- Dave Asprey’s Website – https://daveasprey.com
- Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – https://daveasprey.com/books
- Dave Asprey’s Linktree – https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
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- Own an Upgrade Labs – https://ownanupgradelabs.com
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- 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement – https://40yearsofzen.com
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