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The Tim Ferriss Show #823 · August 19, 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
Show Notes

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