206. Eye Health Tips You NEED to Know to Prevent Macular Degeneration

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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What if the vision problems you’ll face in your 70s are actually being determined by the choices you’re making right now? We’re constantly damaging our eyes without even realising it, through screen exposure, UV radiation, and nutritional deficiencies that silently accumulate over decades. The good news is, the FDA has approved its first-ever dry macular degeneration treatment in 2024, which reduces vision loss risk by 25%. Bonus: I’ll also cover innovative therapies, essential nutrition, and lifestyle activities that can boost your eye health and prevent eye problems later on! Join the Ultimate Human VIP community for Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols! https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP: SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP: JOIN AND GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS: 20% OFF FIRST ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij CARAWAY: “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS: “ULTIMATE” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC GENETIC TEST: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:39 Latest Research on Vision Protection 02:24 How to Treat Dry Macular Degeneration 04:12 Laser Therapy for Glaucoma 06:15 Red Light Therapy for Dry Eyes 06:21 Essential Nutrients for Eye Health 10:11 Lifestyle Activities for Eye Health 12:49 Free Water Fasting Challenge The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Your eyes are your window to the world because what you do today determines how you'll be reading, driving, and living independently in your 70s, 80s, and far beyond.
0:09.0	Today, we're focusing on the science of eye health, including cutting-edge treatments and simple daily habits that can preserve your site for years to come.
0:17.0	If you've assumed eye problems are just part of aging, you're about to find out
0:21.3	how much control you actually have over your own visual future. Regular moderate exercise
0:26.6	temporarily reduces eye pressure and improves optic nerve blood flow. But vigorous exertion can
0:32.3	put pressure spikes. Most of us take our vision for granted until something goes wrong.
0:36.2	It sounds silly, but conscious blinking exercise will maintain eye hydration when you're focused on a screen for a long period of time.
0:43.3	Taking steps now, like making little additions to your diet and being responsible with your screen time, will make differences years down the line.
0:50.5	The bigger picture is that... We live in a world where we're constantly hurting our eyes.
1:06.0	We don't mean to do it, but it's happening all of the time.
1:10.0	Most of us take our vision for granted until something goes wrong.
1:13.1	But today, we're focusing on the science of eye health,
1:16.2	including cutting-edge treatments for macular degeneration
1:19.0	and simple daily habits that can preserve your sight for years to come.
1:23.4	Your eyes are your window to the world, so make sure you treat them well.
1:27.0	I'm biohacker and human biologist Gary Brecker, and you're listening to the Ultimate Human
1:31.0	Podcast where we explore the science behind human performance and longevity.
1:35.4	Today, we're talking about your eyes.
1:37.8	And I'm going to break down the latest research on vision protection because what you do today
1:42.0	determines how you'll be reading, driving, and living
1:44.9	independently in your 70s, 80s, and far beyond. We're covering major eye conditions that affect
1:50.6	millions of people, the breakthroughs that are revolutionizing eye care, and most importantly,
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