In this episode, my guest is Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the department of ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. His clinical and research efforts focus on retinal and optic nerve diseases such as glaucoma and discovering stem cell and nanotechnology treatments to cure blindness. We discuss how to maintain and improve eye health throughout life, the advantages and disadvantages of corrective lenses, including if you should wear “readers,” the use and risks of contact lenses, considerations for LASIK eye surgery, floaters, dry eye, the importance of sunlight and UV protection and specific exercises to improve eye and vision health. Dr. Goldberg also explains age-related conditions: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy; and the behavioral and supplementation-based, prescription and surgical tools used to promote eye health. This episode provides essential tools for listeners of any age and background to maintain eye health and offset vision loss.For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg

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Childhood & Eye Exams

Eye Misalignment & Recovery

Myopia (Near-Sightedness), Children & Sunlight

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Eye Safety & Protection; Eye Hygiene

Adults & Eye Exams; Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist

Presbyopia (Age-Related Vision Decline), Reading Glasses

Reading Glasses: Use & Recommendations

Night Vision & Glasses

Corrective Eye Glasses, Exercises

Near-Far Exercise & Presbyopia; Smooth Pursuit Exercise & Concussion

Supranormal Vision & Performance Training

20/20 Vision; Visual Acuity

Contact Lenses: Use, Risks & Aging

UV Protection & Cataracts, “Blue Blockers”

Light Sensitivity & Eye Color

LASIK Eye Surgery

Dry Eye, Tears & Age

Dry Eye, Serum Tears & Preservative-Free Artificial Tears; PRP

Vision Loss: Cataracts, Glaucoma

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry & Wet Forms

Diabetic Retinopathy, Type I vs Type II Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment, Blood Pressure

Glaucoma Screening & Treatment

Smoking, Vaping & Vision Diseases; Cannabis & Eye Pressure

Eye Pressure & Sleep Position

Macular Degeneration, Optic Neuropathies & Red-Light Therapy

“Floaters”

Eye Twitching

AREDS2 Supplementation & Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Glaucoma & Vitamin B3 Supplementation

Retinal Imaging & Neurodegeneration Screening, Multiple Sclerosis