The Tim Ferriss Show #823 · August 20, 2025 · 1h 45m

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg — Creating Supranormal Vision, Cutting-Edge Science for Eye Health, Supplements, Red Light Therapy, and The Future of Eyesight Restoration

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg — chair of ophthalmology at Stanford. The science of age-related vision decline (presbyopia), what actually works, and the future of eyesight restoration including regenerating the optic nerve.

Highlights

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Presbyopia is universal and starts around 40

The lens loses its ability to reshape for close focus. Everyone gets it.

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FDA-approved eye drops as reading glasses alternative

Drops that constrict the pupil can temporarily restore near focus.

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Vision training devices show promise

Ferriss reports improved near vision after a month with training devices.

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Misc

✧Ferriss prompted this episode by posting on social media about presbyopia treatments

✧Goldberg directs the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford

✧Research on optic nerve regeneration — a major unmet need in glaucoma

✧Red light therapy for eyes discussed — separating evidence from hype

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