#171 Avoiding Eye Strain, Migraines, and Keeping Your Eyesight in a Modern World with Dr. Rani Banik

I talked to an eye doctor and she blew my mind.

If you are a reasonable person, you probably want to avoid losing your eyesight, have suffered from headaches, or wonder if all this time in front of the computer is affecting our health.

Now, I have the answers from Dr. Rani Banik, M.D., a neuro-ophthalmologist, professor at Mount Siani in New York City, who also understands functional medicine! I think the cool kids would call her a unicorn.

She gave me a ton of tips on:
Getting through our workday without eye strain
How to avoid migraines
Foods & supplements that can strengthen your eyes
Apps to download to can reduce headaches and keep our vision

I also talked to her about the dangers of florescent lights, how blue lights affect our sleep, and she shared her 20/20 rule for taking breaks on the computer. She even mentioned how it’s best not to overdo it on eye drops and which fish are best for your retina!

PS., did you know there was an oral sunscreen you can take?

You can listen to the full episode here on iTunes.

Recommended apps:

• F.lux (good)
• Iris (best)
  • You can get 10% off with code “mattwilsontv”

Recommended blue-blocking glasses:

• True Dark--Matt & Dr. Rani both wear these at night before bed.
• Ra Optics

The safest eye drops Dr. Rani suggested after the show:

• Zaditor or Opcon-A eye drops for allergies
• Lubricating/wetting drops without polyvinyl alcohol.
  • To start off: Refresh
  • For severely dry: Refresh LiquiGel or Systane Gel

Supplements discussed:

• A good, non-spoiled Omega 3 fish oil
• Pure Encapsulations--good brand, not too expensive
• Astaxanthin--Matt takes as an anti-oxidant and oral sunscreen
• Bulletproof Eye Armor that includes “vitamin L, Z, &M” as Dr. Rani mentioned

Dr. Rani Banik, M.D. on Instagram.

Her two Facebook Groups…

• Envision Health
• Eye on Migraine

And a generous offer for our listeners to set up a 10-minute free consult with her, or just email her via her website!

Visit my website: mattwilson.co