In this episode of the Straight Up With Steph Podcast, functional optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum explains why eyesight and vision are not the same thing. How modern visual habits like screen time and near work are placing unprecedented stress on the eye-brain connection. From dizziness while driving to reading struggles, ADHD-like symptoms, and digital eye strain, this conversation explores why many symptoms people experience today may actually be vision-related.
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For most people, ADHD and dyslexia are lifelong labels. But what if the real problem isn’t the brain at all, it’s the eye–brain connection? In this episode of Boundless Life, Ben Greenfield brings his wife Jessa’s personal story of dyslexia to Dr. Bryce Appelbaum’s clinic, where five days of vision training led to profound changes in reading, comprehension, and confidence. Could hidden vision problems be the missing link behind these diagnoses?
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20/20 eyesight doesn’t guarantee your visual system is functioning well. In this episode with Dylan Gemelli, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum breaks down functional vision training, screen fatigue, reading struggles, and how strengthening the eye-brain connection can improve focus and performance.
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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.