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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 089: Can Stress Change Your Eyesight? The Mind–Vision Connection Explained
What if your eyesight is not as fixed as you think?
In Episode 89 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, I sit down with holistic vision coach Claudia Muehlenweg to explore the fascinating relationship between mindset, stress, the nervous system, and visual perception.

Episode 088 - Functional Medicine for Eye Health: Dry Eye, Macular Degeneration & Cataracts
What if protecting your vision requires looking beyond the eyes themselves?
In Episode 88 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with Scott Forman, MD, IFMCP, a neuro-ophthalmologist and functional medicine physician who has also been one of Dr. Banik’s longtime mentors.

Episode 087: Visual Snow vs Visual Aura- What's the Difference?
Are you seeing persistent visual static... or are you experiencing visual aura of migraine?
In Episode 87 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik, MD, sits down with Caryn Hartglass to explore the differences between Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) and migraine aura through both medical expertise and lived experience.
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