Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb

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...

What if the biggest threat to your balance and independence wasn't age but the shoes on your feet, the chair you sit in, and the stretches you've been doing wrong your whole life? In Part 3 of this conversation, retired Army Major Jeff Frankart gets practical. After 30 years treating Navy SEALs, Special Forces operators, and thousands of civilians, he breaks down the exact habits, exercises, and e...

In Part 2 of this conversation, retired Army Major Jeff Frankart goes deeper into the science of chronic pain recovery revealing the movement method, why "no pain, no gain" is one of the most dangerous myths in medicine, and the simple truth that animals have always known: move or die. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from injury, or trying to stay active after 65 this episode...

What if chronic pain wasn't a life sentence but a nervous system problem you could actually solve? Retired Army Major Jeff Frankart has spent 30 years and 60,000 patients proving exactly that. As a military and civilian physical therapist, founder of the NGPS System, and creator of the Movement Recovery Program the U.S. military's groundbreaking opioid reduction program Jeff has rebuilt some of th...

In part two of this conversation, Dr. Graham Merry goes beyond the science and into the real clinical results: patients whose retinal deposits shrank, vision that improved in just three months, and a landmark FDA trial that changed the future of eye care forever. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with macular degeneration or has a family history of vision loss this is the episode you c...

You've heard of red light therapy for skin and muscles. But what about your eyes? Dr. Graham Merry is one of the few ophthalmologists in the world who has dedicated his career to answering that question and his findings might surprise you. 👉 Subscribe for more. 🎥 Watch the full documentary “Open Your Eyes” on Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/-/es/detail/Open-Your-Eyes/0PNZH7D9AF64IAOWNEA...

What's really holding you back from better health? It might not be what you eat it could be what you think. In this episode of Open Your Eyes, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Ana Claudia Rosa to explore the powerful connection between mindset, inner dialogue, and lasting wellness. Dr. Rosa opens up about the subconscious beliefs that sabotage our health goals, the iceberg model that reveals what...

The future of eye care may be closer than we think. In this episode, Dr. Chris Wroten joins us to discuss some of the most exciting innovations in modern ophthalmology. From experimental eye drops that may help slow cataracts to contact lenses designed to monitor health and deliver medication, researchers are exploring new ways to treat eye disease. We also explore emerging technologies such as AI...