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Welcome to The Eye-Q Podcast™, hosted by Dr. Rani Banik. America's integrative neuro-ophthalmologist. Get ready to explore the intricate connections between the brain and the eye through neuro-ophthalmology. Journey with Dr. Rani into the world of integrative ophthalmology, where cutting edge science meets holistic wellness.
Discover how to protect and preserve vision through powerful preventative strategies, based on eye-smart nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Whether you're an eye care provider, or just curious about how to maintain healthy vision so you can see the world more clearly, join Dr. Rani for exciting and eye-opening discussions which will no doubt, raise your 'Eye-Q'!
Episode 094: GLP-1 Drugs and NAION: What Patients and Their Eye Doctors Need to Know
Can medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound increase the risk of sudden vision loss? Recent studies have raised concern about an association between semaglutide and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy - NAION, a condition that can cause sudden, painless and sometimes permanent vision loss.
Episode 093: Why Do Busy Environments Make You Dizzy? Vestibular Migraine Explained
Ever feel dizzy, off-balance, nauseated, or overwhelmed in grocery stores, big-box stores, crowded places, while scrolling, or when driving at night?
In this Eye-Q Podcast Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains how your eyes, inner ears, and brain work together to maintain balance, and why visual motion can trigger dizziness even when your eye exam is normal.
Episode 092: Light Sensitivity? 7 Causes + When It Could Be an Emergency
Why do sunlight, headlights, fluorescent lights, computer screens—or even your phone—sometimes feel painfully bright? That symptom is called photophobia, or light sensitivity. And photophobia is not a diagnosis; it’s a symptom with many possible causes.
In this Eye-Q Podcast Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains 7 common causes of light sensitivity, plus much more...
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