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This week we are featuring Dr. Carrie Roitstein. Carrie is a board-certified optometrist, integrative health coach, and certified nutrition practitioner with over 30 years of experience in eye care. A partner at Glimpse Vision in Chicago and a board member of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (OWNS), Dr. Roitstein is a pioneer in holistic eye care. She merges advanced optometry with functional nutrition, non-toxic living, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools to empower patients in preserving long-term vision and overall wellness.
Episode Description:
In this eye-opening episode of the Larson Health Podcast, host Kim Larson welcomes Dr. Carrie Roitstein to explore how vision health reflects your overall lifestyle. From diet and sleep to toxin exposure and genetic testing, Dr. Roitstein shares integrative strategies for protecting your eyes and enhancing your healthspan—not just your lifespan.
Whether you struggle with dry eyes, night vision, or screen fatigue—or just want to protect your vision as you age—this episode gives you actionable steps for building ocular wellness from the inside out.
Key Takeaways:
Vision and lifestyle are deeply connected: Eye health reflects your diet, sleep, stress, and even inflammation from chronic disease.
Nutrition is foundational: Carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, omega-3s, and anti-inflammatory foods directly impact retinal health, contrast sensitivity, and dry eyes.
Morning sun = good, unprotected UV = bad: Early sun exposure helps regulate circadian rhythms—but sunglasses are essential for long-term UV protection.
Devices aren't the enemy—but habits matter: Blue light may not cause eye damage, but it suppresses melatonin. Use dark mode and take visual breaks to protect your sleep and eyes.
Macular pigment density can now be measured: In-office testing offers personalized insights into diet-based risk reduction for macular degeneration.
Genetic testing personalizes prevention: Advanced testing can detect genetic risk for macular degeneration and guide individualized supplement and diet plans.
Children’s vision is under threat: Myopia is rising due to screen time. Outdoor play and the “20-20-20 rule” help combat early nearsightedness.
Whole-body wellness shows up in the eyes: Stress, inflammation, and poor nutrition can all manifest as vision changes before symptoms appear.
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