Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb

Myopia management exists, it works, and it can slow your child’s vision loss but most parents have never heard of it. In this final episode of the series, Tony Sommer joins Dr. Kerry Gelb to explore why myopia treatment remains largely invisible outside the clinic, what it will take to bring it into the mainstream, and the one question every parent should ask when their child receives a stronger p...

Myopia can be slowed but most children are still receiving standard glasses instead of treatments proven to reduce progression by up to 70%. In Part 2, Tony Sommer joins Dr. Kerry Gelb to break down the four main myopia control treatments available today, how each one works, and what the clinical evidence actually shows about their effectiveness. The conversation also covers the science of myopic...

Myopia is no longer just a vision inconvenience it is a progressive disease that is growing at epidemic rates, and the consequences of leaving it untreated go far beyond needing stronger glasses. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Tony Sommer, CEO of Treehouse Eyes, to discuss the global myopia crisis, why the American Medical Association now classifies myopia as a disea...

Most people with macular degeneration are diagnosed when the disease has already progressed significantly. But dark adaptation testing is changing that detecting AMD before a single structural change appears on a scan, and doing it with greater accuracy than the visual field tests used for glaucoma. In Part 2, Dr. Wes McCann joins Dr. Kerry Gelb to explain exactly how this test works, what a faili...

Macular degeneration affects more than 9 million Americans, more than glaucoma and diabetic eye disease combined and most people have no symptoms until significant vision loss has already occurred. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Wes McCann, an optometric physician and AMD specialist with 13 practices across Ontario, to break down the risk factors behind AMD, the...

Managing vision in patients with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's requires more than a standard eye exam. In this final episode of the series, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Alaina Short discuss the practical clinical decisions that make a real difference from why progressive lenses are not recommended for neurodegenerative patients, to how low blood pressure during sleep can damage the optic nerve and lead to...

Early detection of neurodegenerative disease can change everything and the eye may be one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available. In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Alaina Short explore how eye doctors are identifying early signs of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's through practical in-office tools, including eye movement analysis, the clock drawing test, and emerging corne...

The eye is the only place in the human body where brain tissue is directly visible and that makes it one of the most powerful tools in early neurological disease detection. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Alaina Short, an optometric physician specializing in the connection between vision and neurodegenerative disease, to explore how subtle changes in the eye can r...

Getting healthier doesn't require a perfect diet or a complete lifestyle overhaul. In this final conversation with Dr. Steven Newman, Dr. Kerry Gelb explores the philosophy that guides his approach to patient care, moderation over deprivation. From sustainable dietary changes to practical movement strategies and the sleep habits that actually make a difference, Dr. Newman closes out this series wi...

Most people with prediabetes believe they have time. But the science tells a different story 95% of prediabetics will develop type 2 diabetes, and the damage to their eyes and cardiovascular system has often already begun. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Steven Newman explore the full scope of the diabetes crisis, from its dramatic rise over the past 50 years to its direct impact on vision...

Your eyes are a direct reflection of your metabolic health and what you eat plays a bigger role in your vision than most people realize. In Part 1 of this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb welcomes Dr. Steven Newman, a Florida optometric physician with advanced training in nutrition and personal fitness, for an honest conversation about the lifestyle habits that protect your sight and extend your health spa...

What if the traditional optometry waiting room disappeared completely? In Part 2 of our conversation with Frank Carpino, we explore how thoughtful office design can transform the patient experience and potentially the performance of an optometry practice. Frank shares why he believes waiting rooms are a thing of the past and explains how practices can create dynamic, welcoming gallery style enviro...

In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with award-winning optical designer Frank Carpino, to explore the psychology behind eye care office design. Frank shares how he went from a background in construction to designing spaces that build trust and comfort from choosing the right number of eyewear frames to display, to eliminating the traditional reception desk in favor of a more welcoming, retai...

In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Ana Rosa bring it all together from how much protein your body really needs to the best sources like eggs, red meat, chicken, and wild fish. They also cover collagen, protein powders, hidden additives to watch for, and the daily habits that shape long-term health: circadian rhythm, movement, sunlight, breathing, and gratitude. Thi...

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Ana Rosa to break down what's really hiding in your pantry from ultra-processed foods and hidden sugars to the truth about seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and which olive oils are secretly fake. Dr. Rosa explains how these everyday choices quietly fuel inflammation, insulin resistance, and visceral fat, and shares simple, practica...

The Silent Epidemic: Visceral Fat, Inflammation and Chronic Disease 99% of people have dangerous visceral fat even if they look healthy. This invisible fat wraps around your organs and releases toxins 24/7, triggering inflammation that leads to diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and blindness. You can look perfectly healthy on the outside while being metabolically broken on the inside. In this epi...

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Derrick DeSilva go deeper into the science of hormone optimization starting with SHBG, the protein that binds testosterone and prevents your body from using it effectively. Dr. DeSilva explains how to lower it naturally through diet, exercise, and targeted supplementation, and why managing the full hormonal picture matters as much as testoster...

Low testosterone affects millions of men and most of them don't know it. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb speaks with Dr. Derrick DeSilva, internist and anti-aging specialist with 38 years of experience, about why testosterone levels have dropped significantly in recent generations and what that means for long-term health, energy, and longevity. Dr. DeSilva explains the science behind hormone optim...

What if a single scan could detect blindness, diabetes, and heart disease before you feel any symptoms? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Carolyn Majcher, one of the leading retinal specialists in the country, we go deeper into the world of advanced OCT imaging and OCT Angiography, the technology that is quietly revolutionizing eye care and saving lives. Your eyes are not just for seeing they...

Your eyes reveal what you cannot see. Advanced OCT and OCT Angiography technology now allows eye care professionals to detect and prevent diseases that would otherwise lead to blindness and to diagnose systemic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease before symptoms appear. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Carolyn Majcher, a leading expert in retinal im...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Stanford cardiologist Dr. McConnell, we dive deep into the medications that treat heart disease and the latest evidence on what works best. Discover how medical guidelines are evolving, what new breakthroughs have emerged, and how to have informed conversations with your doctor about your treatment options. 👨‍⚕️ CONTACT DR. MICHAEL McCONNELL & GET THE BOOK: Lear...

Heart Disease Prevention: The Complete Cardiologist's Guide to Statins & Early Detection 700,000 Americans die from heart disease every year but most of these deaths are PREVENTABLE. In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. McConnell from Stanford reveals how to treat your heart like cancer: with early detection, proper treatment, and personalized prevention strategies that actually save lives. 🎯 WHAT...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT is one of the most scientifically validated yet underutilized treatments in modern medicine. And Dr. Scott Sherr has spent his career proving exactly why. In this episode, Dr. Sherr board certified internal medicine physician, hyperbaric oxygen specialist, and COO of Troscriptions breaks down everything you need to know about HBOT: how it works at the cellular lev...

Red light therapy is everywhere right now. But does it actually work for your eyes or is it just another wellness trend? Dr. Robert Dotson has the answer. And it comes backed by 40 years of clinical experience, thousands of surgeries, and results most doctors have never seen. 🔔 Subscribe to Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb for weekly episodes on longevity, eye health, and whole body wellness. C...

What if your eyes could detect heart disease, stroke, and diabetes years before any other doctor even suspects it? They can. And Dr. Kerry Gelb is already doing it. In this episode, Dr. Gelb breaks down the science of oculomics, the revolutionary field that uses the eye as a biomarker to detect systemic disease early, accurately, and non-invasively. With technology that can now see your retinal bl...