Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg: How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss

Maintaining and improving eye health requires a combination of early screening, environmental adjustments, and evidence-based clinical interventions. Early detection of pediatric conditions like strabismus and amblyopia is vital, as the brain’s plasticity allows for correction during critical developmental windows. For children, increased outdoor time and full-spectrum light exposure effectively slow myopia progression, while adults benefit from regular screenings for glaucoma and macular degeneration. Management strategies for common issues like dry eye and presbyopia include preservative-free artificial tears and appropriate corrective lenses, which do not necessarily accelerate vision decline. Emerging research into red light therapy and NAD-boosting supplements like vitamin B3 shows potential for neuroprotection in degenerative eye diseases. Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford, underscores that while some conditions are irreversible, proactive monitoring and lifestyle modifications significantly mitigate long-term risks.