About this episode
Healthy eyes and vision are something you may have taken for granted until they began to wane. If you’ve not only joined the eye-glass carrying or contact-wearing club but may also suffer from migraines or hours in front of a computer, this is for you. My Guest: Dr. Rani Banik is America's Integrative Eye Doctor. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Functional Medicine. Dr. Rani focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses integrative strategies for conditions such as thyroid eye disease, macular degeneration, cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, and other autoimmune diseases of the visual system. Her treatments are based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, essential oils, and supplements. Dr. Rani is frequently featured as an expert in the media and has been interviewed on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox, amongst many others. Dr. Rani has been voted as Castle Connolly Top Doctor and New York Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology every year since 2017. This Episode: I asked Dr. Rani an eclectic list of questions here about her healthy eyes and vision tips for women in menopause. I hope I hit on one or two that would have been yours and it’s not too late! Add your question to the comments below the show. I think we could have her back for more! Questions we answered today: What influence do eyes have on Migraines or vice versa? Are there things we can we do now to reverse damage? Can we improve our eyesight? What do you need to look for in a good pair of sunglasses? What are the effects of chlorine from pools? Are there any concerns with eye lash extensions or permanent eyeliner tattoos? What is sungazing? Any risks? Who is a candidate for lasik? Best drops for eyes? What are eye health supplement you recommend? Look for Lutamax2020 Connect with Dr. Rani: www.rudranibanikmd.com Instagram: @dr.ranibanik Facebook: EnVision Health Eye On Migraine Here is the link to register for Dr. Rani's FREE webinar called "The Macular Degeneration Masterclass" that occurs monthly. Finally, here is the link to Dr. Rani's online course for the Prevention of Macular Degeneration called "Eat Right For Your Sight...And Beyond". This is a 4-module course via ZOOM that will take place weekly over 1 month. I will run this course LIVE through the year. Eat Right For Your Sight...And Beyond This online course teaches eye-healthy nutritional and lifestyle strategies to protect your vision from Macular Degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the world.