Dr. Bryce Appelbaum

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12/01/2025

Blinking is the most underrated thing you do all day. 👀

Every time you blink, you’re not just wetting your eyes- you’re resetting your visual system, reducing eye strain, and helping your brain process the world more clearly.

If you’re staring at screens all day, you’re probably not blinking enough… and your eyes (and brain) feel it.

Watch this, then do your future self a favor:

➡️ Blink more.
➡️ Look away from the screen.
➡️ Save this for a reminder later.

11/30/2025

Meet Dr. Cioffi, our Clinical Director at MyVisionFirst 👁️

Dr Cioffi leads our team in bringing Functional Vision Performance Training™ to life — helping patients transform how their eyes and brain work together.

Her expertise in neuro-optometry and her passion for patient care make her an incredible force behind what we do every day.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like inside a MyVisionFirst evaluation or training session, chances are Dr. Cioffi helped shape that experience.

11/27/2025

Blue light glasses? 👓
Overrated. 👀

Filtering light alone doesn’t solve what’s actually causing your eye strain or fatigue. It’s your visual system that’s under stress.

Digital Performance Lenses go beyond basic blue-light blocking.

They combine advanced wavelength filtering, anti-glare technology, and mild magnification to reduce visual stress and help your eyes and brain work together more efficiently.

If you want true relief and long-term comfort at your screens, this is where to start

Comment BLUE and I’ll send you the link.

11/26/2025

If you’re staring at a screen right now, take 30 seconds and look up.
Yep, literally just look away.

Your eyes weren’t built for hours of up-close focus, which is why you get the tired eyes, blurry moments, and that weird “heavy forehead” feeling.

A quick distance break relaxes your focusing system, brings back your blink rate, and gives your brain a tiny reset.

It’s the easiest thing you can do to save your eyes from screen overload and it actually works.

Try it right now and tell me if you feel the difference. 👀✨

Most people think their vision gets worse every year because they’re “aging”… but that’s not what’s really happening.You...
11/25/2025

Most people think their vision gets worse every year because they’re “aging”… but that’s not what’s really happening.

Your glasses are helping you see more clearly but they’re not helping your visual system work better.

When your eyes get overworked, the brain steps in with the easiest solution:

➡️ stronger lenses
➡️ more support
➡️ less actual visual function

That’s how people end up stuck in the “new prescription every year” cycle. Not because their eyes are failing… but because the system is never being trained.

The good news?

Your visual system is absolutely trainable and when you strengthen the eye–brain connection, you can reduce strain, improve comfort, and keep your vision from declining as quickly.

Want the full breakdown + exercises you can start today? Comment “FIRST” for the YouTube link.

11/24/2025

Eye patching for lazy eye? 🎭
Overrated. ‼️

It treats the symptom, not the cause.
Amblyopia isn’t just a weak eye… it’s the brain not using both eyes together.

That’s why patching alone often fails to create lasting results. The real solution lies in retraining the eye–brain connection.

👁 Comment PATCH to take our FREE vision quiz and see if your eyes are truly working together

11/23/2025

Sunglasses? 🕶
Overrated. 😳

Your eyes were designed to use natural sunlight- not block it out. Constantly shielding your eyes from natural light can confuse your brain, weaken adaptability, and even throw off your sleep cycle.

Light isn’t the enemy, it’s information for your brain. ☀️🧠

Your visual system relies on it to stay balanced, alert, and connected to your environment.

👍 LIKE this post if you learned something new about how sunlight impacts your vision and brain.

Most people think their eyes “turn off” when they sleep… but your visual system is actually working overtime to reset yo...
11/21/2025

Most people think their eyes “turn off” when they sleep… but your visual system is actually working overtime to reset your brain. 👁💤

During REM sleep, those tiny eye movements beneath your eyelids help your brain:
👉 rebuild focus
👉 organize memories
👉 restore visual balance
👉 regulate mood + energy

But here’s the problem…

Late-night screen time tricks your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. Melatonin drops, your eyes stay in “near focus” mode, and your brain never gets the reset it needs.

That’s why you can sleep 8 hours and still wake up foggy, tense, or exhausted.

If you want to understand how sleep, screens, and vision are all connected and how to reset your eye–brain system, check out my NEW YouTube video breaking it all down.

👇 Comment SLEEP and I’ll send you the link.

Most people think their brain fog, fatigue, or short attention span comes from stress or lack of sleep…but in reality, y...
11/19/2025

Most people think their brain fog, fatigue, or short attention span comes from stress or lack of sleep…but in reality, your eyes are overworking to process nonstop visual input from screens.

When your visual system is stuck in overdrive, your nervous system is too. That means more tension, less focus, and a constant feeling of being “on edge.”

The good news? You can train your vision back into balance, just like you train your body. Start with small daily habits that protect your eyes and restore your focus.

👇 Comment WIRE and I’ll send you my free ScreenFit™️ guide to get started.

11/18/2025

Most people think their eyes just “get worse” with age. 👁

But your eyes aren’t car tires, they don’t wear out on their own.

The truth is, your visual system can be trained just like your body. When your brain and eyes work together efficiently, you can protect your vision, reduce strain, and even improve performance.

If you’re ready to start training your vision, grab my FREE guide and learn how to support your eyes daily.

💬 Comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you.

11/17/2025

Most people think dyslexia can’t be treated. ❌
But that’s not the full story. 👀

When the eyes and brain struggle to work together, it can look like dyslexia: skipping words, losing your place, mixing up letters.

Once you retrain how the brain processes vision, everything changes.

Reading becomes easier. Focus lasts longer. Confidence comes back.

👁🧠 Functional Vision Training™️ helps uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Comment COVER to take our free vision quiz and see if your eyes are part of the story.

11/14/2025

Most people think vision is just about seeing clearly… 👀

But your brain needs both eyes working together to judge distance, balance, and space.

When one eye starts to dominate, everything from depth perception to performance can take a hit.

The good news? You can retrain your eyes — and it starts with understanding how your visual system is working.

👇 Comment QUIZ and I’ll send you a quick test to find out if your eyes are working together the way they should.

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