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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 090: Annoying Eyelid Twitching? 5 Causes + What To Do If It Doesn't Stop
Why does your eyelid keep twitching—and when should you actually worry?
In this Eye-Q Podcast Quick Take, I explain the most common causes of eyelid twitching aka "eyelid myokymia", including stress, poor sleep, caffeine, screen strain, and dry eye. I also share my own experience with eyelid twitching and discuss the long-term follow-up study I published on chronic eyelid myokymia.
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.
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