The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

In this episode, I give my current State of the Union using integrative/holistic modalities to improve vision and wellness. Some of the topics include: the debate on genetics versus epigenetics as it relates to eye disease, emotional responses connected with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The effects craniosacral therapy, chinese medicine, and homeopathy have on a person’s eye health. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I give a lecture on the following topics: Topic 1: Traumatic Brain-Injury and Vision. I discuss a variety of techniques that reduce trauma including vision therapy and color therapy. Topic 2: How do you go about reducing your prescription and improving your vision? Topic 3: How to navigate your eye disease diagnosis? How does screen time affect our vision? Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I answer 3 questions: Question 1: Joe asks: “What can I do to prepare for my upcoming cataract surgery?”  Question 2: Gladys asks: “Are there other alternative therapies to reduce my glaucoma?”  Question 3: Barry asks: “What is your essential oil protocol to improve your vision?” Here is the link to the research study I quoted about Glaucoma and Mindfulness Meditation: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/mindfulness-meditation-may-help-fight-glaucoma And the link to my upcoming Advanced Vision Exploration Workshop: https://www.drsamberne.com/advanced-vision-exploration/

In this episode, I interview visionary artist and workshop facilitator, Jan Salerno on the Big Island of Hawaii. We discuss our collaborations with the dolphins, whales, and the creative/healing process! Jan can be reached on Facebook through Dolphin Whisperers Hawaii or Jan Salerno Art and Design. Enjoy the show!

If your prescription keeps getting worse year after year or if you are becoming more dependent on your reading glasses, listen to these tips on how to stop this downward spiral. Any eyeglass or contact lens prescription is like a pharmaceutical drug. There are side effects like less eye muscle responsiveness, more blurred vision, and an increase in your prescription every year. Dr. Sam offers ways some simple ways to improve your vision and reduce your dependency on your glasses.

In this episode, I offer my State of the Union on the future of eye care and health trends for 2021. This was a post-Vision Summit I presented to a group who took the seminar. I wanted to also make available to my community at large. I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, Dr. Sam is interviewed by Marsha McCulloch, a blogger who writes for Vitacost. He talks about the effects computer use is having on our eyes, vision, and wellness. He offers many tips on how to take better care of your vision while being on screen time.

In this pre-Vision Summit podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing two of the featured speakers who are presenting at the Summit : Maria Karakosta-Humpich and her partner Marc Humpich, Continuum Movement Teachers and Somatic Educators. They share their philosophy of using the inquiry of movement to facilitate creativity, and the fullness of being alive. They can be reached through their website: www.thelivingbodyacademy.com

In this pre-Vision Summit podcast interview, I have a conversation with Crystal Hadnott, a Certified Integrative Nutritionist, Functional Wellness Coach, Health Educator, speaker, and author. She will be a featured speaker on my Vision Summit Online Seminar talking about the relationship between the eyes and the gut. She can be reached at: https://www.instagram.com/crystalhadnott/

In this interview, Dr. Sam talks with Annie McDonnell, a New York State licensed acupuncturist with a focus on relieving stress-related ailments and strengthening emotional resilience. Annie is one of the featured speakers at Dr. Sam’s upcoming Vision and Whole Health Summit which will be held January 15-17, 2021. Annie will be speaking on Chinese Medicine and Eye Health. She offers both telemedicine and office appointments. She can be reached at: [email protected].

In this interview, Dr. Sam talks with Alexandra Defacio, a holistic therapist, licensed colon hydro-therapist, lymphatic drainage masseuse and modern shaman. Alexandra is one of the featured speakers at Dr. Sam’s upcoming Vision and Whole Health Summit which will be held January 15-17, 2021. Alexandra can be reached at: www.greenstarwellnessnyc.com or through Instagram: @greenstarnyc. Enjoy the show!

As part of my pre-Summit interview series, I have a very informative conversation with Andrea Rossi, a practicing nutritionist, community herbalist, and founder of the business Dirt and Bones. She helps people who suffer anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and chronic health challenges through nurturing the nervous system, individualized nutrition therapy herbal support, and nature-experience programs. Andrea is one of my featured speakers for the upcoming Vision and Whole Health Summit, which will be help January 15-17, 2021. Andrea’s presentation will be on: “Herbalism and Eye Health.” She can be reached through her website: www.dirtandbones.com Enjoy the show!

In this special pre-Vision Summit Online Seminar which will be held January 15-17th, 2021, I am interviewing all the presenters for this event. To sign up for the Summit visit: https://www.drsamberne.com/summit/. Today, I interview Donnalea Van Vleet Goelz, PhD, executive director of Continuum Movement. We have a very interesting conversation about a variety of topics on health! To learn more about her classes visit her websites: www.continuummovement.com or www.cobaltmooncenter.com. Enjoy the show!

I had the pleasure of being interviewed about my philosophy and work by Gael Rosewood, who is a representative for the Rolf Institute. For those of you who don’t know about Rolfing, it was invented by the visionary pioneer, Dr. Ida Rolf. It is an effective body work modality that helps reorganize the connective tissue that supports the muscles, bones and nerves. Enjoy the show!

In this podcast, I give a presentation on the testing that can be done if you suffer dizziness, vertigo, and orientation problems. What is the relationship between the inner ear and the eyes? Here are some answers for you.

In this episode I was interviewed on the podcast: The Matter of the Heart by Carol Olivia Adams. I discussed many topics related to the Power of the Eyes. Enjoy the show!

In this podcast, I present a lecture on the health of our 3 diaphragms: the maxillary sinus, respiratory, and pelvic diaphragms. This is a workshop I recently gave to a group of teachers at a teacher training for a modality called Continuum Movement. I hope you enjoy the show!

Question 1 from Bruno: “How does caffeine affect the eyes?” Question 2 from Gayle: “Please describe the difference between probiotics and prebiotic fiber?” Question 3 from Bob: “I am currently receiving Avastin injections for my wet macular degeneration. Are there any holistic alternatives.?” Program Note: For Question 3 What is VEGF? This is referred to as: Vascular endothelial growth factor. It is a protein that causes a growth of abnormal blood vessels found in conditions like wet macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. Aside from pharmaceutical drugs, natural methods such as increasing lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, bilberry, the tocotrienol form of Vitamin E, Omega 3 fatty acids, and glutathione may be helpful in neutralizing some of the abnormal blood vessel growth. If you are a smoker or former smoker, do not use beta-carotene as this may lead to a higher risk of lung cancer.

Question 1: “Hi Dr. Berne, what can I just had a stroke in the optic nerve. Can you offer some advice?” Question 2: “I have recurring eyelid cysts. What are your thoughts on causation?” Question 3: “What can I do if I get broken blood vessels?” Link to 2013 article that I mentioned which was published in Clinical Ophthalmology on subconjunctival hemorrhages in the eye. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3702240/

Question 1: “Regarding HDL levels – is there a correlation between higher levels and macular degeneration? I’ve read only about the risk of Non-HDL levels. Do you have an opinion about this?” Question 2: “Dr Berne, what do you think about syntonic phototherapy? Is it helpful? If yes, can it be done at home? I came across a great practitioner but it costs $15k to undergo the vision therapy & syntonics program.” Question 3: “Dr. Berne, there is much talk about how Nitric Oxide helps so much in circulation not only in the body but our eyes! Is there any way to have this naturally through certain fruits and vegetables?” Question 4: Is there anything adverse about using these with implanted contact lenses (ICL’s)? I have had ICLs since 2010. Now I was diagnosed with beginning stage of cataracts, and also my eye pressure runs slightly high.”  What do you think?” Question 5: “What is Superior oblique myokymia?”

Please note, if you have listened to the podcast, you qualify for a 10% discount on all products on Dr. Berne’s Webstore.When you check out, enter the code: Eyes1 Link to webstore: https://www.drsamberne.com/our-products/You also receive free shipping for orders over $50Question 1: “I saw your post on homeopathic glasses. Can you go into more detail in what you mean by homeopathic lenses?” Question 2: “Your post intrigued me about optic nerve health and energetic interference. Can you elaborate?”

Question 1: “I have a question for you… I have a baby daughter (just turned 1), and she goes cross eyed sometimes. It seems like she is playing, because she kind of zones out for a few seconds smiling and laughing often when doing it, and then her eyes go back to normal. We haven’t thought anything of it (and figured it will be something she just grows out of). But I wanted to check with you. (Note: She does not appear to have any visual struggles, or any signs of any developmental issues — she is healthy, happy, moves well, sees well, hears well, etc.) From googling, it looks like intermittent accomodative estropia.” Q2: “What advice do you have for lattice degeneration?” Q3: “Hi Dr. Sam! I enjoyed your Vision Sanctuary Retreat. You talked about Mugwort as a tea that can help the eyes and body. Can you elaborate?”

Question 1: How does the diagnosis Nystagmus affect my vision? Question 2: Why do I include green tea in my eye vitamin? 3. What are the best things I can do to prepare for cataract surgery? And what are the best things I can to heal after the surgery.

Question 1: “I’ve been dealing with dizziness and a loss of a sense of balance for over two years. I feel like the eye doctors don’t look beyond eyes and the other doctors I’ve seen don’t look at eyes at all. I have hyperopia and amblyopia which resulted in esotropia as a child. I haven’t had any surgeries. I’ve been experiencing double vision more often lately so I’ve assumed this is related to the dizziness. I’m 31 now and noticed an increase in double vision about 3 years ago. I’ve seen 2 ophthalmologists and 3 optometrists in the last 2 years. I did 32 weeks of vision therapy to try to correct the strabismus. After vision therapy was unsuccessful I was prescribed 1.00 base out prism glasses. I didn’t like the 1.00 prism glasses since they were combined with a pretty strong progressive prescription that made me feel like I’m looking through a fishbowl and I found them disorienting. I have resumed wearing non-prism lenses just because they feel more comfortable. My first physical therapist’s diagnosis was pressure on my occipital nerves. Since I’ve had the eye alignment issues all my life it’s hard for me to not keep thinking that’s where the problem is. I’m hesitant to have my neck operated on for obvious reasons but definitely because I don’t know if it will fix my dizziness and balance issues. My uneducated theory on this is that I’ve had eye strain for so long from my strabismus and perhaps even from straining through my hyperopia that it’s crept down to my neck. This theory is due to the fact that the neck issues are on my left side which is my good eye that does most of my seeing. I also think the weakness in my eye muscles from strabismus may be why I’ve failed the VNG tests. Does this sound plausible?” Question 2: “Hi Dr. Berne, I was dx with age-related macular degeneration (dry) 3 years ago. I go to my eye doctor every 6 months and he says things are getting worse. I have complained that I see better out of my naked eye than his glasses. I wear progressive lenses. My only complaint is I don’t see well at night when I drive. Otherwise I can see clearly when I read. What do you suggest?”

Question 1: Betty: “Can you suggest some natural remedies for cataracts? I have developed a cataract in my right eye.” Question 2: I have been diagnosed with Open Angle Glaucoma. I don’t like taking the drops. What can you recommend? Link to study on Coleus and eye pressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4487936/ Question 3: “I have been diagnosed with vertigo and vestibular insufficiency disorder? Can you help me?” Question 4: I would like to ask, do you suggest a strabismus operation? I am 56 years old, have myopia major congenial, strabismus. I have never had any eye surgeries. I suffer esotropia. Thank you so much in advance.”

Q 1: “Dr Sam, I have a Glutathione and B12 deficiencies which I think has caused my eyefloaters is this possible?” Q2: “Is there a cure for freckles in the back of the eye?”

In this episode I answer questions on eyelid blisters, how to negotiate a reduced astigmatism prescription with your eye doctor, and what to do to improve a corneal condition called Keratoconus.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Dee Blanco, a holistic veterinarian and we discuss COVID-19, Vaccinations, and holistic pet health. Dr. Blanco can be reached at www.drdeeblanco.com

In this episode, I interview Joshua Townshend-Zellner. He has been involved in the theatre, film and the entertainment industry for over 25 years as a writer, actor, producer and director. He has trained with many luminaries of the International Theatre scene including; Ron Sossi, Yoshi Oida, George Shandoff, Osentinsky, Ryszard Cieslak. Joshua has blended his worlds of Theatre & Improvisation Training along with his studies in the yogic and shamanic traditions to create experience based techniques and skills that will take you on a deep dive into the creative process. His background as a cultural creative, director, acting coach and phenomenologist will support your process as you are guided through the labyrinth of writing and performing your creative art. He has a very popular podcast called Notes On Your Notes, and can be reached directly at: [email protected].

Question 1: Arlene: “What is your opinion of Lipo vision drops?” Question 2: “What is the relationship between dyslexia and vision?” Visit Dr. Sam’s Videoblog link: https://www.drsamberne.com/?s=dyslexia Question 3: Ben: “I’ve been experiencing dizziness during these long Zoom meetings following the Coronavirus social distancing. I’m a graduate student and an intern, and I’ve started using reading glasses two years ago. I also struggle with high blood pressure. Any suggestions?” Question 4: “So yesterday after I did the eye exercises with the string my double vision seemed improved for a while, but then when I went for a walk about 6pm my double vision was worse than ever and I couldn’t look out in the distance or I would get dizzy, only at the ground in front of me. This morning I am trying the exercise and I get to the 3rd bead–the farthest away and one string disappears completely and I can’t get it back. I try un-focusing until I see 2 beads and then bring them together, but as soon as they start to overlap the string just disappears (my left eye). And then I get dizzy. So, seems like things are definitely changing, but just wanting to make sure that this makes sense and I should keep trying…Thanks,” Question 5: “What do you think of sungazing?”

Question 1: “Hi Dr. Berne! I have followed your podcast and have loved everything you have said. I had a concussion when I was little and never understood why I had a hard time reading. Now, I am doing vision therapy but I also have OCD. I was wondering if you know anything about OCD and the eyes. I am always worried about having tension in my eyes and I am constantly aware about it giving me anxiety. Like I try to do everything without tension in my eyes but I’m not sure what’s going on.I am also scared about getting double vision. Do you have any advice?” Question 2: “Dr Berne, I’m hearing the COVID-19 virus enters mouth, nose and eye. How does COVID-19 affect the eyes?” Question 3: “Would rebounding suffice if someone can’t get out to walk?” Question 4: “How does acupuncture open the eye meridians?”

Question 1 from Kristy: “Hi Dr. Sam, I am a 43-year-old female who has been dealing with floaters for the past 3 years. I had been working with a functional medicine doctor for 2 years prior to developing floaters in order to regulate low thyroid after the birth of my second son. Since developing floaters, I also have additional issues such as seeing black and white objects, sparkles when looking up at the blue sky or seeing bright spots in my glasses when the sunlight hits them, etc. I have been to numerous eye doctors, as recent as a month ago, and they all say my vision is perfect. With that said, I do think I have genetic predisposition for macular degeneration, but I have read some things from doctors who say fish oil and high dose vitamins can hurt your vision. And others say they will help your vision. There is SO much confusing evidence out there. So, with that background: When working with a functional medicine doctor to heal gut dysbiosis, is it ok to take high quality supplements, protein powders with high doses of vitamins, to get the gut healed without worrying about negative eye effects? What are your thoughts as I know you often talk about healing the gut being critical to eye health. So, what are your recommendations on working with a functional medicine person in relationship to eye health and taking high vitamin doses, etc.? Any factors to consider? (All supplements are prescribed based on high-quality testing). All functional medicine doctors want to give high doses of fish oil, and I have read contrasting info that fish oil can even be dangerous… what is your take on these supplements in relationship to eye health? Also, how can you incorporate mindfulness into eye healing so that someone can “believe” that they can heal? There are so many negative diagnosis and doctors who say you can’t do anything… so it is easy to believe that you can’t heal especially if you have tried for many years unsuccessfully. What would you say to someone about how to find hope and practice mindfulness in the midst of a society that tells us we can’t heal? What are your thoughts on having a vision teacher to get out of glasses? Any recommendations around the country that you trust? I have recently started your eye exercises that you have posted online, so wondering if this is enough or better to work with someone locally? Also, if you practice eye exercises, is it better to wear glasses lower than your prescription — like Bates said to not wear your glasses again… this is hard to do in today’s society. What do you recommend? Thank you so much. Link to my protocol for macular degeneration: https://www.drsamberne.com/?s=macular+degeneration Question 2 from Kathryn: “I am interested in reducing the level of pressure on my right eye. It was recommended that Kaiser pierce my eye with a laser to reduce the pressure, and I did not. also, can you make recommendations for reducing the dependency on glasses or contacts.”

” I tell everyone about you because holistic eye care is very foreign in NECT and this tri-state area. My cranial nerves have been greatly affected by acute and chronic lyme and mycoplasma. I even required early cataract surgery before I self tested positive for lyme as traditional testing is <50% accurate and manipulated. I used a home phlebotomist and Vibrant Wellness, CA testing. I now see a ILADS member LLMD in Ashford, CT. I am using a botanical biofilm busting protocol along with antibiotics. I am interested in any information that you share or have shared with regard to the global vector/tick-bourne disease epidemic as it relates to our eyes. I am currently not returning to my eye professionals due to their apathetic attitude, ignorance, and lack of progress and common sense. Cranial/peripheral… nerves and microbial biofilms need to be addressed in this dense population which continues to insidiously grow. How are you addressing biofilm, reversing nerve damage and combating microbials in your practice? “

Question 1 from Allyson: “I have had dry eyes for a few months with some trouble driving at night. I also have astigmatism in my left eye. I think some of my symptoms improve with beta carotene, like carrot juice. What else would you recommend that I can do from home? I’d like to rely on diet as much as possible. I am working on whole body detox with magnesium baths, sauna, and red light therapy. Lately, I’ve found the sauna a little drying to my eyes, so I haven’t done it as much.” Question 2 from Margaret: “Can you talk about biofilm? Can it affect my new lenses from cataract surgery? I just had lavage today on my eyelids, wonder how to prevent, what causes it, how to treat, etc.?” Link for article on Dr. Berne’s article on the Ocular Microbiome: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-eye-microbiome Question 3: “What is visual snow? How do you work with it?”

Question 1: What are your thoughts on Hypochlorous Acid? Question 2: I have droopy eyelids and want to know if there is a non surgical way to lift them. I have used products and actually egg whites to try and lift them but no success. Do you recommend laser technique to be able to tighten that skin above my eyes or is surgery my only option. Thanks for your input which I truly appreciate. Question 3: What can you do for the Posner Schlossman syndrome?

In this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 3 of his presentation.

n this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 2 of his presentation.

In this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 2 of his presentation.

In this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 1 of his presentation.

In this special podcast, I give my friend a session over lunch. She is suffering presbyopia, which is a vision condition where we need reading glasses to see the print clearly. But as we unpack the session, some of the deeper reasons come out on why she needs to wear reading glasses in the first place. I also bring in the philosophy of Continuum Movement, a healing movement practice that helps us improve the fluidity in our body. Since we are 70% fluid, being able to continually revitalize our fluid body is important in maintaining proper eye health and wellness. Enjoy the show!

Question 1:  Karen from North Carolina, 0-12:25 Hello Dr. Berne. First, I want to thank you for all of the wonderful, hopeful and extremely helpful information you give out to all of us who have eye disease. I look forward to listening to every one of your podcasts. Six weeks ago I was diagnosed with an eye virus and Meibomian gland dysfunction. (I had a cold for 2 weeks and also got something in my eye which I rubbed and should not have). I was prescribed a combo steroid/antibiotic eyedrop one drop q.i.d. for 10 days. This did not seem to help as the clear little bubbles were still in my eye and my eye was pink. A month later I went for a second opinion, and was diagnosed with 2+ nodular episcleritis and conjunctival lymphangiectasia. I was prescribed Prednisolone 1% one drop t.i.d. for 7 days. This helped as I did not feel like I had something in my eye anymore and the redness went away. I had a one week follow-up appt and the inflammation was much improved, but still have the lymph bubbles. The eye doctor told me to continue the Prednisolone one drop b.i.d. for another 2 weeks. Personally, I do not want to continue with the Prednisolone drops for another 2 weeks. I have lattice degeneration, myopia, cataracts, dry eye, ocular migraines, vitreous syneresis, and photopsia. I take every one of the supplements you recommend for eyes along with ones to support the liver and eat a good diet. I have been rebounding, using eye compresses, drinking eyebright tea and using eyebright homeopathy pellets, and putting lemon essential oil on my neck to try to help the lymphangiectasia. I use Similasan eyedrops as well. Today I am going to start with hexane free organic castor oil eye drops. I wanted to know if you have any further recommendations to help get rid of the little clear lymph bubbles. Also, of note, they do seem to get smaller and move around just a little, look as though they are going away, and then they pop back up again. There are usually 3-4 of them. Thank you SO VERY MUCH for your consideration for answering my questions. God Bless You For All That You Do!!!! Question 2: Tracy from California, 12:30-24:23. Dr Berne I have an ocular immune disease I was shocked to read on the pemphagus site that spirulina as well as well as echinacea actually increases the autoimmunity I was drinking a green powder from a reputable company and noticed spirulina was an ingredient Also I was told by my doc not to have more than 500 mg vitamin c as that can also have an adverse reaction I am of course doing an integrative approach but after consulting with functional doctor and I don’t need medication. What do you suggest?

Question 1: 0-19:25 Marge from North Carolina “Hi Dr. Berne! I’d love to ask if you have any comments, advice or ideas on how to help with Tinnitus? I’ve had severe anxiety for 35+ years now and have tried so many things over the years, including the Alpha-Stim device. Started using the Alpha-Stim in July of 2019, and by early August, I had developed Tinnitus! Immediately stopped using the Alpha-Stim. They have no explanation as to why this happened, but it has. Now I don’t know what to do about it. I was also wondering if you had some ENT expertise along with eyes…? Coclear Nerve Inflammation is what I read causes it, is this bunk or true? Would appreciate any feedback. So much whacky stuff out there, supplements, hearing aids and stuff! Thanks for all you do!” Question 2: 19:26-25:53 Ray from Tucson, AZ asks: “I suffer from dry eyes, Pterygiums and Floaters. What can you offer me?”

In this podcast, I have a conversation with colleague, behavioral optometrist and doctor of oriental medicine practitioner, Dr. Marc Grossman. We touch on a variety of topics including mentors we share, how to heal trauma in the eyes, and Dr. Grossman’s new book, Natural Eye Care.. You can reach Dr. Grossman directly at: [email protected]

In this episode I have a wonderful conversation with Rudrani Banik, M.D. a Functional Medicine Doctor and Ophthalmologist who practices in New York City. We discuss macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, blue light, and nutrition. She can be reached at: https://rudranibanikmd.com

This episode answers questions about how refractive surgery and chemotherapy from breast cancer affect lens health, how to improve a large prescription discrepancy between the two eyes, how to help with optic neuropathy, and what can be done to reduce Fuch’s dystrophy. Question 1: “Years ago I had RK. As a result, I have high eye pressure and astigmatism.  Then, because of breast cancer, I had chemotherapy.  Now, I’m told I have cataracts. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!”  Question 2: “My vision in the left eye is-1.75 and in my right eye it’s -5.00. What do you recommend?” Question 3: “How do you stop eye neuropathy?” Question 4: “What is your advice for Fuch’s Dystrophy?”

This episode answers questions related to preparing for cataract surgery, reducing myopia, and using statin drugs for treating glaucoma.  Question 1 from Barbara: “I went for my eye exam and the doctor recommended surgery for cataracts.  I wish I had met you sooner, but I feel I need the surgery now.  How can I best prepare?”  Question 2 from Ron: “I have a question regarding myopia. I have a problem with myopia, that has increasingly become worse, especially in my left eye. I work on my computer a lot, and this has probably contributed much to the myopia. I purchased glasses with a diopter reading of -2.5, and this does help some. but I’m worried that using these glasses while at the computer may just be worsening the myopia. I would like your opinion on this. Thank you very much.” Question 3: Mark: “I read where statin drugs can be used to reduce glaucoma.  What do you think?”

This episode answers question related to retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer, visual tracking, and myopia and contact lenses.  Question 1 Julie 0:29-6:49 Hello Dr. Berne Do you have any experience with Retinoblastoma? Our daughter was diagnosed at 2 years old, she is now 7 and has some issues. The first challenge is that she has a cataract in her blind RB eye, the second issue is she may be having some reading challenges (she is very bright and well-adjusted in 2nd grade). We use a holistic eye doctor at home but I just saw your name and if there is a way you can offer some help, I would appreciate it.  Question 2 Debbie 6:50-10:42 What is visual tracking? Question 3 10:43-14:21 Can you discuss how you reduce myopia through prescribing contact lenses? 

This episode answers questions related to antibiotic alternatives for eye ulcers, dry eye syndrome, light therapy, astaxanthin,  and essential oils.  0-25 seconds Question 1 (26 seconds-3:40) from Linda: “Hi, I have been using your products, for a long time.  I am on antibiotics now for an ulcer on the back of my eye. My doctor said the was caused by an infection. Do you have any resources for me to read or comments?  Thank you!”  Question 2 (3:41-7:05) from Breah: “Hello Dr. Berne, I have worn contacts since 1996.  Recently, my eyes started getting itchy, red and dry. I increased my omega intake to 2000 mg a day, took bilberry and lutein, I have removed gluten and dairy from my diet. My eyes got to the point where my contacts were blurry and left a film when I blinked. The feeling reminded me of the eyelid inflammation I had when I was a kid.   The doctor prescribed me steroid drops, wear glasses for a few weeks, and switched me to daily contacts for dry eye. I put contacts in today after a month of wearing glasses and my eyes are so dry and irritated! The doctor mentioned I am allergic to my own eye proteins which sounds like a nice way of saying I have an eye autoimmune disorder. Is there anything you can advise to help my eyes? I hate wearing glasses. Any help is much appreciated!”  Question 3: (7:06-11:24) Tahara asks:  “ Have you written or is there a book you can recommend on syntonic light therapy?”  Question 4: (11:25-13:45) Jennie asks: “Hi Dr. Sam, what are the benefits of astaxanthin?”  Question 5: (13:47-19:00) Bob asks: “Can you talk about your use of essential oils?”

This episode answers questions on using the medication Acthar to treat uveitis, using colloidal silver to treat cataracts, does Minoxidil affect eye pressure, and information on the “N Palm Hum exercise. Introduction 0-28 seconds.  Question 1: Chad 29 seconds-10:01 I have spondylitis and am somewhat prone to uveitis. My eye doc has prescribed “Acthar” for me. I am debating whether or not to get the medicine. Is it a good idea? Does it work? What do you suggest? Thanks. Question 2: Jan 10:03-15:16, Is colloidal silver spray good for relieving cataracts?  Question 3: Cheryl 15:17-18:01 A few months ago the ophthalmologist said I have high eye pressure and placed me on drops. The drops help some but the eye pressure still fluctuates. (I own a self-tonometry device and monitor my eye pressure all throughout the day). I’m a female and have used topical Minoxidil drops daily for the past 5 years for alopecia. Do you think Minoxidil contributes to high eye pressure? Question 4:  18:02-23:00 What does the “N” stand for in the Palm Hum exercise?