DR. RUDRANI BANIK

Foods That Support Healthy Vision, Part 1
February 9, 2023
Dr. Rudrani Banik, one of America’s foremost integrative ophthalmologists, discusses her new book: "The Beyond Carrots Cookbook: A complete recipe guide for healthy vision and the prevention of eye disease." She recounts her personal transformation via a healing journey that led her to conquer her own migraines by embracing diet and supplementation, and prompted her to study Functional Medicine. Dr. Banik explains that different parts of the visual apparatus require different nutrients; there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all eye formula. Her book focuses on food sources of key vitamins and minerals. We discuss why it’s important for kids to spend time outdoors to prevent near-sightedness; excessive screen time is also causing a host of problems among adults. Dr. Banik previews her upcoming book that will address macular degeneration. Are there new breakthroughs on the horizon for curing vision problems? Click HERE for part 2.

Foods That Support Healthy Vision, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rudrani Banik, author of "The Beyond Carrots Cookbook: A complete recipe guide for healthy vision and the prevention of eye disease." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Approaches for Vision and Eye Problems, Part 1
May 25, 2022
Dr. Rudrani Banik, integrative ophthalmologist, dishes on a variety of subjects related to eye health. Are eye shields necessary for personal protection against the coronavirus? What’s the effect of all that extra screen time we’re experiencing due to lockdown? In addition to “blue-blocker” eyewear, can nutritional supplementation confer resistance against eye stress caused by device overuse? Will limiting kids’ outdoor time spawn a generation of glasses wearers? Dr. Banik shares how her own experience with migraines led her to begin to investigate natural approaches for eye problems. She is currently conducting research on the use of mastic gum extract in the treatment of optic nerve strokes, and gene replacement therapy for a rare form of hereditary blindness. In the wake of civil disturbances, Dr. Banik reports on advocacy by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to minimize the use of dangerous crowd control measures like rubber bullets. Stem cells are showing promise for restoring vision, but Dr. Banik suggests caution on their indiscriminate use. She previews her upcoming book, "The Macular Degeneration Prevention Protocol." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Approaches for Vision and Eye Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rudrani Banik, integrative ophthalmologist. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Integrative Eye Health, Part 1
February 3, 2022
Integrative Eye Health with Rudrani Banik, MD. A practicing physician, Dr. Banik is dually trained in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology; she also received specialized training in Functional Medicine. What does “root cause analysis” mean when it comes to eye conditions? What’s the evidence that nutrition is applicable to eye problems? Dr. Banik explains how modern lifestyles contribute to “computer vision syndrome”, nearsightedness, headaches and migraines. What’s the significance of blue light? Are there natural cures for myopia? For cataracts? Dr. Banik shares her pioneering research using an ancient botanical for NAION, a common cause of irreversible vision loss. What’s new in nutritional support for macular degeneration? Glaucoma? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Integrative Eye Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion with Rudrani Banik, MD. who is dually trained in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. Click HERE for part 1.