Dr. Jacob Liberman

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Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman is a pioneer in the fields of light, vision and consciousness, and the author of numerous books, including Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, set for publication by New World Library in early 2018. Originally trained as an optometrist and vision scientist, his life changed in 1976 after the miraculous healing of his eyesight, leading him to a deeper understanding of light and the science of life. Having helped countless individuals recover their eyesight, he began to understand the words of Jonathan Swift, “Real vision is the ability to see the invisible.”

An internationally-respected author and public speaker, Dr. Liberman’s work has been lauded by bestselling authors and world-renowned thought leaders from Eckhart Tolle to Deepak Chopra. His first book, Light: Medicine Of The Future (Inner Traditions Bear & Company, 1991), established him as one of the leading authorities on light and color therapy in the world. His second book, Take Off Your Glasses And See: A Mind/Body Approach To Expanding Your Eyesight And Insight (Crown, 1995), was inspired by the recovery of his vision and offered a radical new approach to natural vision improvement. Wisdom From An Empty Mind (2001), a compilation of spiritual essays, written and self-published by Dr. Liberman and his son Erik, received praise from award-winning artists and spiritual luminaries.

Dr. Liberman earned a Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry, a Ph.D. in Vision Science from the College of Syntonic Optometry, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the Open International University for Complementary Medicines. He is the Past President of the College of Syntonic Optometry and the International Society For The Study Of Subtle Energies And Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM). He is a Fellow Emeritus of the American Academy of Optometry, College of Syntonic Optometry, College of Optometrists in Vision Development, and International Academy of Color Sciences.

A recipient of the H.R. Spitler Award for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of phototherapy, Dr. Liberman is the inventor of the Vis-Flex, Color Receptivity Trainer, Spectral Receptivity System I & II, and EYEPORT Vision Training System, the first FDA-cleared medical device that significantly improves overall visual performance. He is on the Board of Directors for the International Light Association and is a faculty member of the Institute for Scientific Exploration. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Institute for Science, Spirituality and Sustainability, as well as Nura Health SPC, working together with other distinguished experts to develop an informational platform for documenting Integrative Medicine.

Sharing his discoveries about light as a spiritual science, Dr. Liberman has addressed more than 2,000 live audiences worldwide and has been featured in countless journals, television, radio, print and online media. Gently piercing the heart and mind with timeless principles and common sense wisdom, Liberman illuminates the seamless connection between light, vision and consciousness, offering a whole new way of seeing and being.