Why Your Vision Is Getting Worse (And How to Fix It) | Dr. Aakash Shah

Staying Relevant: The Future of Rehab & Peformance by Tom Swales

Episode notes

Most people believe vision problems start and end in the eyes—but that’s why so many continue to get worse over time. From screen overuse to aging, the real issue is how your brain processes vision, not just what your eyes see.

In this episode, Dr. Aakash Shah breaks down how vision is deeply connected to the brain, nervous system, and movement. As an optometrist who personally overcame legal blindness in one eye, he now helps patients restore visual function, improve performance, and recover from concussions using a systems-based approach.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

  • Why vision naturally declines—and how to slow or reverse it
  • The real reason glasses may not be solving the root problem
  • How screen time is reshaping vision in kids and adults
  • How to train your eyes and brain to ... 
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Keywords
Tom SwalesphysiotherapistPerformanceDr.AakashShahNeuroVisionBrainHealthNeuroplasticity VisionHealthRecoveryNervousSystem
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