Huberman Lab

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg: How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss

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Jun 26, 2023
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Jeffrey Goldberg
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, a professor at Stanford's Byers Eye Institute, shares his insights on maintaining eye health. He discusses the pros and cons of corrective lenses, and the importance of sunlight exposure in preventing myopia in children. The conversation also covers age-related conditions like cataracts and glaucoma, alongside innovative therapies such as stem cells and light treatment. Listeners learn about effective exercises to enhance vision and the significance of regular eye exams to offset vision loss.
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ADVICE

Early Eye Exams

  • Schedule your child's first eye exam within a few days of birth to check for a red reflex.
  • Follow up with regular screenings, especially during elementary school, to detect potential issues like amblyopia or nearsightedness.
INSIGHT

Eye Misalignment and Brain Plasticity

  • Misaligned eyes in children require early correction to prevent amblyopia, where the brain neglects input from one eye.
  • Even a few hours of misalignment can have lasting effects on the developing visual system, particularly depth perception.
ADVICE

Myopia and Sunlight

  • Encourage children to spend time outdoors in natural light to help prevent myopia (nearsightedness).
  • Near work is a factor but full-spectrum sunlight seems even more critical.
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