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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Leading Holistic Optometrist Dr. Marc R. Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. hosts the Natural Eye Care Podcast: approaches to vision problems, eye health, and overall health backed by research and his 40+ years of experience with patients. Most eye diseases strike seniors. Find out how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition can help maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. An Holistic Eye Doctor is dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision-threatening diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Grossman's podcasts cover a multi-disciplinary approach including nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes, and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Grossman founded the Rye Learning Center in 1980, a multidisciplinary center for learning problems, in 1996 co-founded Integral Health Associates in New Paltz, New York, and in 1999 co-founded Natural Eye Care, Inc. His background includes degrees in Optometry, Biology, Physical Education and Learning Disabilities, coupled with yoga, bioenergetics, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the Alexander technique and Feldenkrais. He is co-author of half a dozen books on vision, including "Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Health Vision and Healing" in 2019. Dr. Grossman takes an integrated approach to vision and its influence on the body, mind, and spirit. His lectures and private consultations are in high demand.

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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

You Can Help Prevent Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

June 03, 2021 • Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac. • Season 2 • Episode 6

If you suddenly see flashes of light and/or floaters, you might have Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). This must be checked by an eye doctor immediately. PVD can lead to additional eye problems. The main risk factor is age. Seniors are most likely to have this urgent eye issue. What can the eye doctor do to treat PVD?

Unfortunately, the main treatment for PVD has significant potential side effects. Therefore, it's better to prevent Posterior Vitreous Detachment.

In this podcast, Dr. Grossman discusses Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and other nutrients that can be helpful for the vitreous.

Additionally, Dr. Grossman has prepared several packages on the Natural Eye Care website for PVD -- for example:

Natural Eye Care Series: Floaters and Detachments/Nutrient Combo which includes:

Natural Eye Care Series: Floaters and Detachments (84 page paperback book)
Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision Formula
Relaxed Wanderer which supports Liver Qi, which in Chinese medical theory "Opens to the Eyes" so is the main meridian supporting healthy vision.