Bryce Appelbaum

Dr. Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlocking human potential through vision. He is the trusted authority in functional vision, an international Ted X speaker, and the creator of Vision Performance Training, a transformative approach that rewires the eye-brain connection, heals post-concussion vision dysfunction, and builds long-term visual resilience. He is the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst, a leading private practice specializing in diagnosing and treating functional vision problems across all ages, with offices in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland. He is also the founder and CEO of ScreenFit™, the revolutionary online vision training program designed to minimize the damage of digital devices on vision, reduce symptoms, and promote healthy visual habits for extended screen use. Through his work optimizing the eye-brain connection, Dr. Appelbaum has supported thousands of patients around the world to thrive in a screen-heavy society—because 20/20 eyesight isn’t the whole story. Additionally, Dr. Appelbaum has worked with hundreds of professional athletes in every sport imaginable, numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, and countless amateur athletes to transform raw talent into honed performance through vision. 
Dr. Appelbaum has been featured on the front page of USA Today, on NBC & CBS, in The Times, and The NY Times Sunday Magazine,, and is a frequent podcast guest having recently been interviewed on Dave Asprey’s “The Human Upgrade,” Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s “Feel Better, Live More,” Shawn Stevenson’s “The Model Health Show,” MindBodyGreen, and dozens more.