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Episode 059
How Food, Movement, and Sleep Influence Glaucoma Progression
Your Eye-Q Question for the Week:
How do food, movement, and sleep influence glaucoma progression?
In this final episode of the glaucoma series on The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rudrani Banik focuses on the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and emerging therapies in protecting optic nerve health. She explains how diet, hydration, exercise, sleep habits, and carefully selected supplements can help reduce oxidative stress, support mitochondrial function, improve blood flow, and slow glaucoma progression—empowering patients with tools they can use at home.
Dr. Rani Banik is an ophthalmologist and the host of The Eye-Q Podcast, where she educates listeners on eye health, vision preservation, and disease prevention. Through clear explanations and visual analogies, she breaks down complex eye conditions like glaucoma, so patients can better understand their risks and take proactive steps to protect their sight.
Dr. Banik is passionate about early detection, prevention, and patient education, emphasizing that understanding how eye diseases develop is one of the most powerful tools for preserving long-term vision.
Resources Mentioned
Hooga Pro Red and Infrared Light Therapy
Mito-Q Eye (available once you create a free account through Dr. Rani's Fullscript dispensary)
Free app for Sleep Apnea Screening: https://www.snorelab.com/
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i’ve loved the series - thank you, Dr. Banik. I’ve been searching for and can’t find the show notes to be able to investigate the blood pressure, cuff and pillow. I have your book and have listened to many of the other podcasts over time. What I’ve learned about glaucoma leaves me less worried about my future vision.