Bryce B. Appelbaum

Dr. Bryce B. Appelbaum serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Southern College of Optometry and is founder/CEO of MyVisionFirst, a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation with offices in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland. He also founded ScreenFit, an online vision training platform addressing digital device-related visual impairment.

His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Psychology and pre-medical studies from Washington University in St. Louis and clinical honors from The Illinois College of Optometry. He is certified in Corneal Refractive Therapy/Orthokeratology for myopia management.

Dr. Appelbaum pioneers neuro-optometric rehabilitation with expertise in post-concussion visual reorganization, remediation of developmental vision disorders affecting learning, and sports vision enhancement. His work demonstrates that vision extends beyond 20/20 acuity through brain-based retraining methodologies for patients ranging from children with reading difficulties to elite athletes.

His significant recognitions include:

• The Future of Health Award (2022) at the Mindshare Leadership Summit
• Fellowship in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD)

Featured in USA Today, CBS, NBC, and the New York Times Magazine, he collaborates with NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and Olympic teams to optimize athletic performance through visual assessment and training. His practice emphasizes personalized care that addresses the full spectrum of visual potential beyond traditional eye examinations.