Episode 291: Dr. Valerie Giangrande - Circadian biology and eye health
Fri Jan 16 2026
This episode I speak with Dr Valerie Giangrande.
Dr. Valerie Giangrande is a New York based Optometrist and Quantum Biology Practitioner. Dr. Giagrande brings a unique perspective to optometry, specializing in circadian biology, epigenetics and nutrition and their contributions to ocular health.
On this episode we discuss:
Valerie's background
What was it like for Valerie when she first learned about circadian biology and health
How to optimize our eye health through the lens of circadian biology
How sunglasses can contribute to sunburn
What are Valerie's thoughts on sunscreens?
Valerie's thoughts on indoor lighting
What health benefits did Valerie experience when she improved her circadian health
Valerie gives her thoughts on chrononutrition
This was agreat discussion with Valerie and I hope you all enjoy it.
Show Notes:
Instagram - quantuameyedoc
Website - quantumeyedoc
Books mentioned:
Lights Out - TS Wiley
Podcasts mentioned:
Joe Rogan - The Sleep Loss Epidemic
Episode 12: An Interview with Dr. Jack Kruse
Episode 194: Dr. Jack Kruse - Light, water, magnetism, mitochondria, and getting your message out there
People and resources Mentioned:
Jack Kruse
Mattew Walker
Alexander Wunsch
Mariana Figuerio
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This episode I speak with Dr Valerie Giangrande. Dr. Valerie Giangrande is a New York based Optometrist and Quantum Biology Practitioner. Dr. Giagrande brings a unique perspective to optometry, specializing in circadian biology, epigenetics and nutrition and their contributions to ocular health. On this episode we discuss: Valerie's background What was it like for Valerie when she first learned about circadian biology and health How to optimize our eye health through the lens of circadian biology How sunglasses can contribute to sunburn What are Valerie's thoughts on sunscreens? Valerie's thoughts on indoor lighting What health benefits did Valerie experience when she improved her circadian health Valerie gives her thoughts on chrononutrition This was agreat discussion with Valerie and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Instagram - quantuameyedoc Website - quantumeyedoc Books mentioned: Lights Out - TS Wiley Podcasts mentioned: Joe Rogan - The Sleep Loss Epidemic Episode 12: An Interview with Dr. Jack Kruse Episode 194: Dr. Jack Kruse - Light, water, magnetism, mitochondria, and getting your message out there People and resources Mentioned: Jack Kruse Mattew Walker Alexander Wunsch Mariana Figuerio