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Good Morning America
Virtual reality (VR) has become mainstream, with entertainment systems being popular gift options during the holidays. Most gaming systems provide an immersive, experience complete with sights, sounds, and the feeling of motion. Good Morning America’s hosts, Michael Strahan and TJ Holmes enjoy trying out VR.
But…is VR safe, not just for adults, but also for children? Good Morning America interviews Rudrani Banik, M.D., renowned neuro-ophthalmologist, on the possible risks of virtual reality in children. Dr Banik discusses how the developing brain may be affected by using virtual reality systems.
CBS NY with Dr. Max Gomez
Rudrani Banik, M.D. was interviewed by CBS NY’s health correspondent, Dr. Max Gomez, regarding the link between sleep apnea and vision issues. Dr. Banik discusses eye stroke, known as non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), the most common cause of acute vision loss in adults over the age of 50. Dr. Banik explains the link between NAION and sleep apnea, as well as the importance of screening and proper treatment of sleep apnea in the management of NAION.
Fox5 News with Ernie Anastos
Rudrani Banik, M.D. was interviewed by CBS NY’s health correspondent, Dr. Max Gomez, regarding the link between sleep apnea and vision issues. Dr. Banik discusses eye stroke, known as non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), the most common cause of acute vision loss in adults over the age of 50. Dr. Banik explains the link between NAION and sleep apnea, as well as the importance of screening and proper treatment of sleep apnea in the management of NAION.
CBS Evening News
Rudrani Banik, M.D. was featured on CBS Evening News in a national broadcast regarding her pivotal research on eye stroke. She is the principal investigator for a multi-centered clinical trial using an experimental new drug for the treatment of acute vision loss resulting from a stroke of the optic nerve.
This condition is known as non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). It is the most common cause of acute vision loss in adults over the age of 50. NAION can lead to severe vision loss in one or both eyes. Currently, there are no other effective treatments available.
CBS - NY News with Max Gomez
Dr. Banik was featured in The New York Times by her patient, Op-Ed Columnist, Frank Bruni regarding her research in eye stroke.
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr. Banik was featured on NBC 5 Dallas-Ft Worth’s First at Four. In their Health Connection segment, she discusses how to handle digital eye strain and protect against blue light by using proper nutrition and supplementation.
NBC Tampa “Bloom”
Dr. Banik was featured on NBC Tampa on their popular daily health show, Bloom. In the segment called ” The Doctor Is In”, Dr. Banik discusses concerns about COVID-19, digital eye strain, and blue light. She offers valuable diet and lifestyle recommendations on how to protect your eyes.
CBS 10 Tampa
Dr. Banik was interviewed by CBS 10’s Brightside Correspondent, Jenny Dean. Dr. Banik explains why protecting your eyes during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is very important. Dr. Banik also discusses how we can protect our eyes against digita eye strain and blue light using proper nutrtion and supplements.
Total Health Magazine TV Show
Dr Rani Banik was featured on the Total Health Magazine show. She was interviewed by Sherrill Sellman, ND and discussed the importance of being proactive about eye health. She stresses that we can protect our eyes from digital eye strain and blue light using proper nutrition and supplementation.
New Tang Dynasty TV
Dr. Banik was interviewed by NTDTV in their popular weekly Health Segment, watched by millions in the United States and mainland China. She discusses a Functional Medicine Approach to better vision and brain health and offers valuable diet and lifestyle recommendations.