HeyJaredThe Eye-Q Podcast
Join Dr Rani Banik, America's Integrative Neuro-Ophthalmologist, as she explores the brain-eye connection. Learn about the latest technologic advancements in vision and brain health, and discover how science intersects with a holistic approach based on nutrition and lifestyle.
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Episode 91: Eye Floaters: When Should You Worry? (opens the original)
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Ever see dots, strings, cobwebs, or squiggly shapes drifting across your vision? They’re called floaters , and most of the time they’re harmless. But a sudden shower of new floaters—especially with flashing lights—can sometimes be a warning sign of a retinal tear or retinal detachment. In this Eye-Q Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains what floaters actually are, why they become more common with age, what happens during a posterior vitreous detachment, and the symptoms that
Episode 90: Why Won’t My Eyelid Stop Twitching? (opens the original)
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That tiny eyelid flutter can be incredibly irritating—and after a few days, sometimes a little scary. In this short Eye-Q Podcast Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains the five most common triggers for eyelid myokymia, what you can do to calm it down, and the signs that mean it’s time to get checked. Dr. Banik also shares her own experience with eyelid twitching and what her published long-term research on chronic eyelid myokymia found about prognosis. If you found this episo
Episode 89: Can Stress and the Brain Change How You See? (opens the original)
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Can your mindset, stress level, sleep, and nervous system influence how clearly you see? In Episode 89 of The Eye-Q Podcast™ , Dr. Rani Banik, MD, IFMCP, speaks with holistic vision coach Claudia Muehlenweg about the mind–vision connection and why visual performance may fluctuate more than many people realize. Claudia shares her own journey from wearing glasses in early childhood to exploring natural vision techniques and ultimately remaining glasses-free for approximately 20 years. They discuss
Eye on Functional Medicine: Looking Beyond the Eye With Dr. Scott Forman (opens the original)
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What does functional medicine have to do with your eyes? In Episode 88 of The Eye-Q Podcast™ , neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik speaks with longtime mentor Scott Forman, MD, IFMCP about looking beyond the eye itself to understand the systemic factors that may influence vision and ocular health. Dr. Forman explains how a functional medicine approach considers nutrition, metabolism, inflammation, stress, sleep, immune health, and lifestyle alongside conventional ophthalmic care. They discuss:
Visual Snow vs Visual Aura: What’s the Difference? (opens the original)
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What’s the difference between Visual Snow Syndrome and a Visual Aura —and can you experience both? In Episode 87 of The Eye-Q Podcast™ , neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik, MD speaks with Caryn Hartglass , who has experienced visual snow since childhood as well as several dramatic episodes of migraine aura. Caryn describes persistent visual static that she remembers seeing as early as age five. She also recalls a very different visual experience while performing onstage: a vivid arc of colorfu
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