Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Leading Holistic Optometrist Dr. Marc R. Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. hosts the Natural Eye Care Podcast: approaches to vision problems, eye health, and overall health backed by research and his 40+ years of experience with patients. Most eye diseases strike seniors. Find out how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition can help maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. An Holistic Eye Doctor is dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision-threatening diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Grossman's podcasts cover a multi-disciplinary approach including nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes, and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Grossman founded the Rye Learning Center in 1980, a multidisciplinary center for learning problems, in 1996 co-founded Integral Health Associates in New Paltz, New York, and in 1999 co-founded Natural Eye Care, Inc. His background includes degrees in Optometry, Biology, Physical Education and Learning Disabilities, coupled with yoga, bioenergetics, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the Alexander technique and Feldenkrais. He is co-author of half a dozen books on vision, including "Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Health Vision and Healing" in 2019. Dr. Grossman takes an integrated approach to vision and its influence on the body, mind, and spirit. His lectures and private consultations are in high demand.

Podcasting since 2020 • 190 episodes

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Latest Episodes

Can a Free Discovery Call Help Your Eyes?

Your vision is much more than just your eyes. Dr. Grossman starta from a surprising truth: embryologically and neurologically, the eye is brain tissue. Given that the brain has neuroplasticity, visual function could be more adaptable than many ...

July 23, 2026 • 6:47

Melanin Protects Your Retina More Than You Think

Your eye color can change your day-to-day comfort in sunlight and it can hint at different long-term risks, but the real story is melanin. I’m Dr. Mark Grossman, an integrative medical optometrist and licensed acupuncturist, and I walk through ...

July 09, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 7 • 5:41

How N-Acetylcysteine Supports Cataracts And Macular Degeneration

Your vision is constantly battling oxidative stress, and that fight gets harder with age. We dig into N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a widely studied antioxidant that helps your body produce glutathione, one of your most important internal defenses. I...

June 25, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 6 • 6:44

Five Kitchen Spices That Support Eye Health

Your next meal or beverage might be a chance to help protect your eyesight. We walk through the exact spices Dr. Mark R. Grossman uses almost every day and why they matter for natural eye care, especially if you’re concerned about macular degen...

June 11, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 5 • 7:03

Coleus Forskohlii For Eye Pressure and Vision Health

We explore coleus (Coleus forskohlii) and its active compound forskolin, including what research suggests about eye pressure and other vision-related uses. I also share practical safety cautions so you can think clearly about integrating an Ayu...

May 29, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 4 • 6:57

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