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The North American Solar Eclipse of 2024- Vision Safety Tips from a Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Enjoy the North American Solar Eclipse of 2024 by following Dr Rani Banik's Eye Safety Tips.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Dr. Rani's Top 3 Food Picks To Prevent Macular Degeneration
Nutrition plays an essential role in preventing eye disease. Consuming a nutritious and well-balanced diet of eye-smart foods can help...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Mar 2
- 4 min
5 Reasons Why The Apple Vision Pro May Be Vision-Problematic :
After gaining firsthand experience with the device, I realized how much the Apple Vision Pro may be vision-problematic. To help users of thi
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Macular Degeneration Risk Factors
Although the causes of age-related macular degeneration are complex, many of the risk factors can be controlled. Some of the risk...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
What Are The Symptoms of Macular Degeneration?
During the early stages of AMD, small drusen or waste deposits are noticeable on the surface of the retina.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Mar 17, 2022
- 3 min
How Does Ultraviolet Light and Blue Light Worsen Macular Degeneration?
Ultraviolet and Blue light ultraviolet light is the part of the spectrum of invisible light below 286nm to 400nm. This portion of the...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Aug 21, 2021
- 5 min
What is Integrative Ophthalmology?
Conventional medicine refers to traditional Western medicine. In this approach, diseases are compartmentalized.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jan 16, 2021
- 2 min
What Is The Difference Between Dry and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
“Dry” Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Dry AMD is experienced by approximately 90% of people who have AMD. Dry AMD is a condition...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jan 16, 2021
- 3 min
What Is Macular Degeneration?
More than 10 million Americans are affected by macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss. This incurable eye disease is...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
What Exactly Is Macular Degeneration? And What Does It Look Like In The Eye?
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in the world. It has two forms- dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration occurs when...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jan 13, 2021
- 2 min
Age-Related Macular Degeneration – How Is It Diagnosed?
Age-related macular degeneration can be diagnosed during an eye exam. Your ophthalmologist may have you look at an Amsler grid. This 20x...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
Sleep Better At Night with Gadgets
Night time use of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or other gadgets have detrimental effects on our sleep and our health.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
Why The Whites Of Your Eyes May Be Discolored
The white part of the eye that serves as a protective layer is called the sclera, which covers over 80% of the eyeball’s surface.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Oct 11, 2020
- 1 min
20/20 Vision – What Does It Mean?
20/20 vision means normal vision. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see what an average person sees on an eye chart at 20 feet away.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Eye Allergies – 6 Effective Treatments
Eye allergies or allergic conjunctivitis happen when your eyes have a reaction to something that irritates them (an allergen). The eyes...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jul 30, 2018
- 2 min
Cataract Prevention with Vision Superfoods
Cataracts are a natural part of aging. They develop when the lens inside our eye becomes cloudy.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jul 29, 2018
- 2 min
Can Omega-3s Help With Dry Eye?
Dry eye is perhaps the most common condition affecting vision. It can develop across all age groups from children to adults.
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Jan 2, 2018
- 2 min
Dry Eye- Find Out The Real Problem with LipiScan®
There are two forms of Dry Eye disease. Are you treating the right one?
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Nov 19, 2017
- 2 min
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder- Eye Make-Up Tips
The eyes are a focus of beauty and expression. Whether you use mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, or eyelash extensions to enhance your eyes,...
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Rudrani Banik, M.D.
- Sep 1, 2017
- 3 min
Not a Dry Eye in the House – Tips for Prevention of Dry Eye
Do your eyes ever feel sandy or gritty? Does your vision get intermittently blurry? Do your eyes water frequently? If you answered a...
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