Educating the World on Vision
We believe knowledge about functional vision, and everything it unlocks, belongs to everyone. Not locked inside a clinic, not reserved for elite athletes, not buried in research no one outside the field ever reads. Most people are never told that vision is trainable, and that one missing piece of information changes how they read, learn, recover, and perform for the rest of their lives.
Browse the resources below to hear Dr. B and the team on what becomes possible when you train the visual system, or bring him to your own stage and give your audience something they will still be talking about long after they leave the room.
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TedX: Why Everything You Know About Vision is Wrong
For decades, we’ve been told that 20/20 eyesight means perfect vision—but eyesight and vision are not the same thing.
Neuro-Optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum reveals how hidden functional vision problems masquerade as learning difficulties, attention issues, and even behavioral challenges, affecting children and adults alike. He shows how Vision Performance Training can rewire the eye-brain connection to restore clarity, unleash confidence, and unlock your full potential in the modern world. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist and the founder of MyVisionFirst, a premier private practice specializing in functional vision care
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NBC Washington: Could Vision Problems Be the Root Cause of ADHD-like Symptoms in Students?
No ADD/ADHD Diagnosis is complete without ruling out functional vision problems.
NBC Washington — If your child is distracted easily or lose their place when they’re reading, you might be quick to get an ADHD diagnosis. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a neuro-optometrist, says that it might be vision issues instead. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to Appelbaum about how ADHD-like symptoms are similar to problems with vision.
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Can vision improve naturally? In this eye-opening conversation on Culture Apothecary, neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum explains why eyesight and vision are not the same thing, how modern life is impacting the eye-brain connection, and why hidden vision problems are often mistaken for issues like ADHD, motion sickness, brain fog, and post-concussion symptoms. Learn practical strategies to support healthier vision and discover why vision may be the missing piece of the puzzle.
Most people assume 20/20 means their vision is perfect—but it only measures how clearly you see, not how well your eyes and brain work together. Many people with “perfect” eyesight still experience headaches, fatigue, attention struggles, and difficulty reading because eyesight and functional vision are not the same thing.
This post breaks down that difference, how screen time is reshaping our visual systems, and why many vision issues are mistaken for ADHD or learning problems. You’ll also learn simple, science-backed ways to start training your vision so you can improve focus, stamina, sleep, and long-term visual health.
Many children diagnosed with dyslexia continue to struggle with reading, homework, and focus — but the root cause isn’t always just language processing. Functional vision problems, where the eyes and brain don’t work together properly, can mimic or worsen dyslexia symptoms like skipping lines, slow reading, and poor comprehension. This blog explores the difference between dyslexia and functional vision problems, how each is tested, and why Vision Performance Training can remove hidden barriers to learning. Discover how strengthening the eye–brain connection can make reading easier, boost confidence, and transform daily life.