28% Americans Suffer Hidden Concussion & Vision Issues (Are You One of Them?) | Dr. Bryce Appelbaum

So many of us walk around carrying symptoms we've tried to explain away. The headaches, the screen intolerance, the brain fog, the frustration that hits when the simplest tasks feel harder than they should. I see this often in our practice, and I've lived parts of it myself. What most people never realize is how often an old head injury is still directing the show. Your body is brilliant. It remembers everything, including the moments when your brain had to work overtime just to make sense of what your eyes were taking in. Talking with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum brought so much clarity to this. He explains how vision is really brain function and why concussions always affect the visual system, even when eyesight looks normal. We get into the neuroinflammation piece, the overwhelm that builds when the eye brain connection is stressed, and the ways we learn to compensate without ever knowing we are doing it. I share parts of my own journey too, including the visual challenges I masked for years by sheer force of will. This conversation brings a lot of hope. Once you understand why your system has been struggling, you can finally see the path forward. Your body remembers how to heal. Let's unpack this together. Key Takeaways Vision Lives in the Brain – Vision reflects how the brain processes information. Neuroinflammation Affects Vision – Light sensitivity and fatigue signal visual system inflammation. Concussions Often Go Missed – Even mild head impacts disrupt visual brain function. Compensation Drains Energy – Overworked vision strains mood, digestion, and resilience. Holistic Rehab Restores Function – Vision therapy and nervous system support rebuild regulation. Daily Support Helps – Simple visual habits reduce symptoms and improve ease. Where to Find Our Guest MyVisionFirst Website: https://myvisionfirst.com MyVisionFirst on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvisionfirstoptometry/ Dr. Bryce Appelbaum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bryce-appelbaum Dr. Bryce Appelbaum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum Links & Resources Connect with Sinclair Kennally: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxnation/ W: https://detoxnation.com/  

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