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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of vision and share simple, effective tools to enhance eyesight and preserve eye health.
I explain how the eyes and brain work together to process light, color and motion using specialized structures such as the retina and photoreceptors, and why conditions like nearsightedness, visual hallucinations and lazy eye occur. I also cover specific visual protocols to increase alertness and focus during work, improve sleep, and support visual health. Additionally, I highlight key vitamins essential for vision and discuss supplements such as lutein and astaxanthin for maintaining long-term eye health.
Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes—approximately 30 minutes—focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and full-length episodes will continue to be released every Monday.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Improve Vision
00:01:01 Eyes, Lens, Eyelashes
00:02:40 Retina, Photoreceptors & Brain
00:06:34 Eyesight & Subconscious Vision Effects
00:07:25 Sponsor: Eight Sleep
00:09:02 Time of Day & Retina, Tool: Morning Sunlight Exposure
00:12:02 Tool: Reduce Nearsightedness & Outdoor Time
00:12:33 Accommodation, Focus, Tools: Panoramic Vision; Upward Gaze
00:16:20 Sponsor: AG1
00:18:14 Improve Vision, Tools: View Distances; Smooth Pursuit; Accommodation
00:21:08 Binocular Vision, Lazy Eye, Children
00:23:57 Hallucinations & Visual System
00:25:09 Sponsor: ROKA
00:26:57 Improve & Test Vision, Tool: Snellen Chart
00:29:03 Support Vision, Tool: Vitamin A & Vegetables
00:30:23 Supplements, Lutein, Astaxanthin
00:32:52 Recap & Key Takeaways; Cardiovascular System