Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

When your parents told you to eat your carrots, they were right! Carrots contain beta carotene, which converts to Vitamin A, a crucial nutrient for your eye health. The eye is the most nutrient-hungry organ in the body for its size. The food you eat contains nutrients important to the eyes. Fruits and vegetables are especially rich in these compounds. Which foods should be in a healthy "Visio...

When your parents told you to eat your carrots, they were right! Carrots contain beta carotene, which converts to Vitamin A, a crucial nutrient for your eye health. The eye is the most nutrient-hungry organ in the body for its size. The food you eat contains nutrients important to the eyes. Fruits and vegetables are especially rich in these compounds. Which foods should be in a healthy "Visio...

How are nutrition, eye disease, and the thyroid connected? What is Traditional Chinese Medicine's point of view on the eye? The eyes are nutrient-hungry. Yet, our nutrition is partially thwarted by toxins and refined foods. As people age, their nutrition becomes weaker. What can seniors do to improve their nutrition and absorption of nutrients? The eyes are windows to changes elsewhere in the...

Pink eye, red eye, or conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease in the Western hemisphere. How is pink eye diagnosed? What can you do to prevent and soothe this common eye infection? The conjunctiva is the tissue covering the whites of the eye and inside the eyelid. Conjunctivitis comes on quickly. The eye becomes red, swollen, teary, and itchy. It might feel like a grain of sand is in the eye...

Eye styes are infections or inflammations along the edge of the eyelid. Chalazions are similar: a cyst-like bump on the eyelid from a blocked oil gland. Both can respond to the same set of prevention protocols and home remedies. Of course, you should consult your eye doctor. Eye styes are painful red lumps that come to a "head" filled with pus. They may resemble a pimple, but they should...

Why do we get dark circles under the eyes? What can we do to reduce eye bags? Holistic Optometrist Dr. Marc Grossman gives several reasons for these unsightly dark circles. Sleep habits, stress, nutrition, smoking, allergies, and even cosmetics can be causes. Dr. Grossman offers a selection of natural home remedies you can try, including cold compresses that increase circulation and reduce puffine...

Radiation from the sun causes cataracts and macular degeneration. What kind of sunglasses should you use? Is there a difference? Sunglasses aren't the only way to protect your eyes. Certain foods and supplements can also help protect you. Learn 10 tips for keeping your eyes safe from the cumulative effects of excessive sunlight.

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, causing tunnel vision. This "silent thief" slowly steals vision and may go unnoticed without regular eye exams. Conventional glaucoma treatments are limited. Medication isn’t the only answer. How can nutrition help address glaucoma? Which types of exercise are helpful, and which can cause an increase in eye pressure? Find out how Dr. Grossman helps glauc...

Macular Degeneration can severely damage vision. Are there any lifestyle changes you could make to help prevent it? What does the research show? Learn about natural approaches such as diet and targeted nutrition.

How can you help protect your child's eyes? Children are staring at screens more than ever. What negative side-effects can excessive screen time have? How can you guide your child in reducing screen time? Special blue light filtering lenses reduce blue light exposure. This episode contains several vision recommendations and exercises you can teach your children. Children are more vulnerable b...

Did you know that sunlight can be good for your eyes? How much sunlight is safe? Dr. Marc Grossman covers 10 natural ways to show your eyes some love. Which posture habits help your eyes? The Mediterranean Diet is especially important to vision health. Exercising the whole body helps the eyes. Also, specific eye exercises help prevent damage from excess screen time. Find 10 tips in this episode of...

If you want to have healthier eyes, you must give your eyes attention every day. Dr. Marc Grossman discusses ten simple eye habits. Our eyes did not evolve for extended close-up work. However, we spend too many hours a day staring at screens. The statistics show that more screen time is associated with myopia, dry eyes, and computer eye strain. The tips for visual hygiene: include rest and relaxat...

Did you know that certain nutrients can help improve eye health? Dr. Grossman shares his top 10 nutrients, including foods rich in each nutrient. Scientific research backs up this top-ten list: Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, taurine, glutathione, bilberry (blueberry), and astaxanthin.   Peer-reviewed research studies have show...

Dr. Marc Grossman is a respected holistic optometrist and licensed acupuncturist. When he was prescribed eyeglasses as a child, he got the standard treatment: increasingly stronger lenses. Can our use of our eyes affect our vision? Is vision really all genetics? Dr. Grossman had a life-changing conversation about optometry. Find out about his journey. What revelations did he have about vision? Who...