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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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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.