The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

This episode answer questions related to black arc in the eyes, hemifacial nerve spasm, dry eye syndrome, double vision, and cataract surgery as it relates to releasing intraocular pressure. Question 1 0:31 – 11:00 Hello, Dr. Berne!  I’m a bit concerned. I started seeing a black arc in my right eye that comes and goes. Mostly if I look up quickly, it looks like an eyebrow. It’s not flashing but it is instantaneous.  I don’t think it is a floater. I’ve been checking with your videos but not seeing this specific thing. Would you be so kind as to have an idea for me? Thank you!! Question 2 11:00 – 15:55 I have some questions about hemifacial nerve spasm.  What is it? What can I do about it? Question 3 15:55 – 22:42 I have dry eye syndrome mainly tearing. I am going to a dry eye specialist. He recommends the treatment Lipiflow, thermal lid treatments, supplements, eye wash, and tree oil with a moist compress. I prefer to use your drops. Thank you for your advice! Question 4 22:42 – 28:33 Hi, Dr. Berne!  I have been on your mailing list for some time now. I take several of your supplements, and I regularly view your videos. I am grateful to you for the helpful information. I am referring to a specific video, where you talk about double vision and therapeutic prisms. I am 66 years old. I’ve had high myopia all my life. Recently I have developed double vision. The doctors have cleared me of any neurological issues. I’m told I have esophoria, and he recommended surgery. However, I’m not keen about surgery.  I am interested in learning more about your therapeutic prisms.  I’d appreciate your advice. Question 5 28:33 – 35:44 I have small vessels in my eyes that are too narrow and are building up pressure, in addition to cataracts. My Ophthalmologist wants to do a pinhole technique to relieve the pressure (my brother had the same thing done years ago with success). He said the cataract surgery would solve both issues with only one procedure.  I would rather try the cataract drops. Would they help in my case? And would you expect any improvement by the end of May, when I am scheduled for the surgery? In my eye history, I have also had RK done about 30 years ago before lasers were invented. I wish I could have an office visit, but I live in Illinois. Thanks much for your help!

This episode answers questions related to fluctuations in vision after RK surgery, farsightedness, astigmatism, and macular degneration. Question 1 0:38 – 5:10 Fifteen years ago I had RK surgery. I just had cataract surgery with a Toric lens replacement. I have fluctuations in my vision which my eye doctor says is because of previous RK. Is there anything I can do to improve at this point? Question 2 5:10 – 8:27 I would like more info on the yin yang chart than the video on your website supplies. Do you ever do the other symbols or just the top symbols? Once you see the 3 images what do you do? Keep staring at them? For how long? Then just out the paper down and move on? How often do you use the chart every day? Many thanks! Question 3 8:27 – 14:02 I am a Craniosacral Therapist (and retired physical therapist.) A woman is coming to see me for CST for early-stage macular degeneration. I am writing for the best advice on how to treat it. I appreciate any advice. Thank you. Question 4 14:02 – 17:39 Hi, Dr. Berne. I have been doing the farsightedness and astigmatism protocol for a month now. I first want to let you know I notice my vision improving. Thank you so much for these free protocols. I do have a few questions on whether I am doing exercises correctly: Figure 8 eye massage: Do you apply any pressure around the eye with fingertips? Plus lens to blur: Should I perform in my right eye? I can see clearly because I am farsighted. Which brings me to another question. Can I use reading glasses to see distance? Thank you! Question 5 17:39 – 23:07 I had cataract surgery 6 years ago and was diagnosed with Mac Tel Type 2. What can you tell us about this condition? This condition is not fun, and no known cure. Question 6 23:07 – 26:32 I am wondering what you can tell me about Dacryops.  Is there anything I can do to help prevent more cysts on the lacrimal gland?

This episode answers questions related to underdeveloped optic nerves in children, Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, Dry eye syndrome, and how to perform the plus lens to blur eye exercise. Question 1 0:44 – 11:51 I am seeking information about underdeveloped optic nerves in children. My 9-year-old daughter just visited the eye doctor for the first time, and we were told she has an underdeveloped optic nerve. After reading about how this condition can affect the pituitary gland, a lot of dots have been connected as to what has been going on with my daughter. She can’t handle hot weather, she gets dehydrated, she has low blood sugar issues, and she has fainted a few times, and she has low energy. Our pediatrician always just said they’ll keep an eye on these issues but never recommended seeing a specialist. I’m looking for some guidance as to how I can help my daughter so she can function as a normal kid in the summer and not have to worry about fainting or getting lightheaded. Any information or direction would be greatly appreciated. Question 2 11:51 – 18:01 I appreciate your podcasts and supplements. It all makes a lot of sense! I have a question about the plus lens exercise. My eyes used to be very near-sighted at -7.25 and then I had PRK about 20 years ago. My left eye is nearly 20/20 but my right eye didn’t heal right, the PRK was redone and now it’s +4.00. My question is about using the plus lens exercise. Does that make sense for one eye or both? Would they both use a plus lens for this exercise or would the right eye be better with a minus lens? Thank you! Question 3 18:01 – 24:50 I have been diagnosed with Central Retinal Vein Occlusion.  What can I do to help this condition? My doctor does not give me much hope. Question 4 24:50 – 30:41 I feel I have benefited these last few years from your supplements and drops however still dealing with dry eyes.  Clearly this is related to computer use. How do the fats in the ketogenic diet affect eye health?

This episode answers questions related to Visual Snow, the uses of glutathione, Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Tillandsia Ectasis, Lattice degeneration, Vitreous syneresis, Myopia, dry-eye syndrome, ocular migraines, white dot syndrome, and floaters. Question 1 0:37 – 6:55 What is visual snow? Can eye drops or any of your eye exercises help? Question 2 6:55 – 12:59 Dr. Berne, has your glutathione drops ever given someone a chronic cough? I read where it is sometimes given to asthma sufferers to clear their passages. Maybe I am allergic to glutathione? Thank you! Question 3 12:59 – 20:06 I have a rare retinal disease called Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Tillandsia Ectasis. I was wondering if you ever heard of it and are you treating people with it? I’ve had this condition for about 10 years. I am not interested in laser or eye injections. Thank you. Question 4 20:06 – 24:51 Hello, Dr. Sam. I have listed all my eye diagnoses below. What do you recommend in terms of supplements, eye exercises (I don’t know which ones to do), or essential oils. Lattice degeneration in both eyes Vitreous syneresis of both eyes. Dry eye syndrome Myopia (Right sphere -1.0 and left sphere -2.0) Ocular migraines caused by bright light with zigzag and flashes. 1+ nuclear sclerotic cataracts in both eyes. Thank you SO VERY MUCH in advance for your help and also I LOVE your email articles and podcasts!! Question 5 24:51 – 32:08 Hi! I had Lasik surgery when I was 18 years old and now I’m 30 years old. Within the past 2 years I developed white dot syndrome in my left eye and I wanted to know if this diagnosis is related to the Lasik surgery? Is there anything I can do save my vision in my left eye? I have also had an increase of floaters in both eyes and just recently have developed strain where I can feel it in the nerves and muscles of the eyes. On top of all of that I’ve had dry eyes ever since I got the Lasik done. My question is there anything I can do? I’m still very young and don’t want my vision and these feelings to get worse. Thank you!

This episode answers questions related to pathological myopia, neovascularization, dry eyes, optic neuritis, glaucoma and epiretinal membrane. Question 1 0:00 – 12:52 My 15-year-old daughter has had pathological myopia since before 5 years of age. She’s been wearing corrective lenses and recently was diagnosed with neovascularization. She had her first Lucentis injection, and her eye cleared up leaving a small scar. My husband and I want a holistic approach for our Angelina to aid as a preventive and overall eye health solution rather than have her get shots for damage already done. We appreciate any advice or suggestions for us to be able to preserve Angelina’s eyesight. I’ve been giving her Omega 3 foods like Salmon, nuts, and cod liver oil, citrus fruits, and leafy green vegetables. Thank you. Question 2 12:52 – 21:01 I would like to order some supplements and need suggestions on what might be helpful. I am 67, and the blue headlights are hurting my eyes at night. I also have dry eye syndrome, and my eyes are tired. Can you tell me about photobiomodulation as a treatment modality? I try to do use this modality every night now for sleep. What do you think I should be doing? Question 3 21:01 – 26:30 Hi, Dr. Berne! Your site is great! Thank you for all of the educational info that you provide. I was wondering if you could do a blog post or a video about Optic Neuritis? I was diagnosed with this in my left eye a couple of years ago. I lost partial vision in that eye. I’ve not been able to find any information about what the root cause could be. I had an autoimmunity test done to make sure that I do not have M.S. and I don’t… it was negative. The doctor called it “idiopathic” which seems ridiculous. I want to be proactive to prevent this from progressing further and from occurring in the other eye. Do you have thoughts about what else someone with Optic Neuritis should be tested for? Heavy metals, parasites, viruses, etc.? I certainly appreciate your help! Cheers. Question 4 26:30 – 29:39 Hi, I am 58 years old. I have been diagnosed with glaucoma. I suffer anxiety, and I am receiving some mental health counseling.  What can you offer me? Question 5 29:40 – 37:01 I have recently been diagnosed with epiretinal membrane pseudo-hole. What supplements would be good for that? I’m considering some kind of drops, and I would also like a supplement with Lutein in it. Also, I am wondering about the best eye exercises. I am using the Amsler grid chart every day to monitor the macula. Thanks for any help you can offer!

This episode covers questions about slowing progression of cataracts and glaucoma, anisometriopia, glaucoma medications, marfan syndrome, and accommodative esotropia. Question 1 0:00 – 10:37 I have been told that I have an early cataract developing, due to head trauma from a car accident years ago. I also have high eye pressure, but not high enough to use prescription glaucoma eye drops. Both conditions are in left eye only. What products and advice would you suggest to prevent progression? Question 2 10:37 – 19:59 Dear Dr. Sam: I was recently diagnosed with Anisometropia and wondered if you had addressed this in any of your podcasts? I see double on horizontals, more than verticals, but I am not sure if that is from my astigmatism? Many thanks! Question 3 19:59 – 25:28 I would like your insight into glaucoma and the medications that are prescribed for this condition. I am concerned how the glaucoma medications interact with asthma medications. Thanks for your help. Question 4 25:28 – 32:04 I am dealing with glaucoma in both eyes. I am 72.  I am currently using Pilocarpine 2%, Combigan and Travatan in both eyes.  I did two mono-fruit fasts this past year using red grapes. My pressure reduced by 7 points, enough to ward off the surgeon who wanted to install stents in my eyes.  I presently do intermittent fasting and use a totally balanced green shake for one of my meals.  Do you suggest anything that could reduce my use of the three drugs in my eyes? I am physically active and not overweight, so that is in my favor! Question 5 32:04 – 40:50 Hello Dr.Berne: I was wondering if you have any experience with the eyes of patients with Marfan syndrome – particularly with dislocated lenses? Thank you. Question 6 40:50 – 51:56 My 41-year-old son was diagnosed with Accommodative Esotropia.  One of his complaints is that he is seeing double. The local eye doctor says my son shouldn’t wear his eyeglass prescription, but I notice that his cross-eyed .condition appears worse after glasses are taken off. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for any advice.

This episode answers questions related to nerve damage, lasik surgery, salzmanns’ nodules, nearsightedness in children, and 6th cranial nerve palsy. Intro: How do we know if our eyes and vision are actually getting better? 0:00 – 4:41 Question 1 4:41 – 12:34 Hi Dr. Berne! I have nerve damage in my eyes and I was wondering if it’s possible to reverse it? Question 2 12:34 – 20:01 I have Salzmanns’ nodules. I have had surgery to remove off both eyes but they came back on the left eye, which is causing my astigmatism to go up and have shadowing. Will your drops and exercises help? All my doctor offers are pressure to go back into glasses. My right eye is very strong at distance and overcompensates for what the left does not see. What do you know about this disease and treatments for it? Thank you. Question 3 20:01 – 28:27 Hello Dr. Berne, I have farsightedness and had Lasik surgery 9 years ago. Suddenly my eyes started deteriorating and my prescription seems to have gone back almost to what it was before Lasik, which was a +3.25 and a +4.50. I cannot pass driver test with or without glasses. I started doing the 90 days exercise, but still feel my eyes are getting weaker and weaker. I bought myself a +1 glass and that is what I use sometimes. Question 4 28:27 – 33:19 Good day Dr. Berne, my little cousin has 7 diopters of prescription, and she is so young at age 8. What could she do to get better her vision? Question 5 33:19 – 39:50 Hi Dr. Sam, I’d like to get your opinion on interventions that may help with a sudden onset 6th Cranial Nerve Palsy affecting my right eye that occurred September 5, 2018, and resulted in double vision. As background, I am a 66 y.o. Caucasian male in excellent health. I’ve had a complete workup performed at Thomas Jefferson Wills Eye Hospital here in Philadelphia. There are no risk factors in my health history that might be causative and the medical team at Wills Eye found nothing suspect. On follow up, the doctors have said that I would just have to wait it out and that my eyesight would return to normal in 3-6 months…maybe. I’ve read some papers on the NIH website and discovered there was some limited, level 1 research that indicated acupuncture might be of some help. So, I’ve been trying that for the last 3 weeks with no change as of yet but the acupuncturist happened to be a former patient of yours and recommended I reach out to you. Thanks in advance for your consideration and apologies for the long-winded e-mail.

This episode answers questions related to retinal disease, double vision, cataract surgery side effects, and ocular occlusion. Question 1 0:27 – 5:43 Is there help for a retinal disease with methylation problems, no gallbladder, and gut issues. I’ve already had cataract surgery and then vitrectomies. Question 2 5:43 – 10:32 Can your eye exercises for double vision help with an isolated/idiopathic 6th cranial nerve palsy? It came on suddenly, in the right eye, with no related medical or psychological factors contributing to diagnosis. All blood work, MRI’s, HTN, DM etc are normal. I am a 66-year-old male in excellent health. Thanks for the consideration. Question 3 10:32 – 18:51 My husband had cataract surgery earlier this year and now his eyes water constantly. Any idea why this would happen? Thank you for your thoughts. Question 4 18:51 – 22:54 My fiancee’s cataract has been diagnosed with a traumatic cataract. Is there anything additional or different than the conventional options we were recommended? Question 5 22:54 – 29:01 Can you address what it takes to heal my ocular occlusions?

This episode answers questions related to ocular immune health, optic nerve health, clogged tear ducts, and hemorrhaging in the eye. How to Improve the Immune System in Our Eyes 0:00 – 6:58 Question 1 6:58 – 10:40 I am writing to ask if you are aware of any link between periodontal disease and macular degeneration. I recently had surgery on my left eye for a macular hole and was told that I now have macular degeneration in both eyes. Recently my left eye has been developing a blockage, it’s on the top of my eye going about halfway down. I also was diagnosed with the periodontal disease last year and had laser surgery on my top teeth. I had a crown made mostly of gold put on my back upper left tooth. I feel a connection is possible between the two diseases. I have talked to my dentist and my eye doctor about this matter and they insist there is no connection. Please let me know if you can give me any insight or information. Thank you! Question 2 10:40 – 14:52 My son is 58 years old and he has a swollen optic nerve in his left eye and has lost most of his sight in that eye. The specialist said there was nothing more he could do to help him. Is there anything you could recommend? He has had this problem for over 3 years. Question 3 14:52 – 18:52 Dear Dr. Berne: I started to notice that my eyes burn and my tears smell like ammonia. Also, my tear duct seems to be clogged. What can I do? Question 4 18:52 – 24.54 I have a friend whose eyes are hemorrhaging and they have ruled out diabetes and other known causes. They put her on steroids, but she has seen no improvement. What else can she try?

This episode answers questions related to dry eyes, contact lens solutions, eye-health supplements, and deteriorating near and far vision. Question 1 0:21 – 6:36 Do you have an opinion on LipiFlow for dry eyes, complicated by meibomian gland dysfunction? Thank you!” Question 2 6:36 – 12:06 What do you recommend for contact lens solution? Question 3 12:06 – 17:42 Which supplements do you suggest for my daughter who has had surgery (with oil ball inserted along with the ‘eye belt’) for a detached retina? She also has had dry eye syndrome for years and wears contact lenses. It’s been 2 months since the retinal surgery. Question 4 17:42 – 20:55 I have bad dry eyes and my eye doctor just gives me eye drops and says deal with it. I wake up in the middle of the night and wake up with my eyes glued shut. Is this condition treatable? Question 5 20:55 – 25:20 I have noticed my eyesight is getting more blurry both when I see up close and at a distance. I am wondering what things I can do, or what foods that would truly benefit me. Is there anything that I can do to make it better?

This episode answers questions related to dry eyes, contact lens solutions, eye-health supplements, and deteriorating near and far vision. Question 1 0:21 – 6:36 Do you have an opinion on LipiFlow for dry eyes, complicated by meibomian gland dysfunction? Thank you!” Question 2 6:36 – 12:06 What do you recommend for contact lens solution? Question 3 12:06 – 17:42 Which supplements do you suggest for my daughter who has had surgery (with oil ball inserted along with the ‘eye belt’) for a detached retina? She also has had dry eye syndrome for years and wears contact lenses. It’s been 2 months since the retinal surgery. Question 4 17:42 – 20:55 I have bad dry eyes and my eye doctor just gives me eye drops and says deal with it. I wake up in the middle of the night and wake up with my eyes glued shut. Is this condition treatable? Question 5 20:55 – 25:20 I have noticed my eyesight is getting more blurry both when I see up close and at a distance. I am wondering what things I can do, or what foods that would truly benefit me. Is there anything that I can do to make it better?

Question 1 0:18 – 7:31 I am at the age where I need bifocals and I wear contacts. I also have astigmatism. What can I do to improve my eyesight? Question 2 7:36 – 12:44 I am looking for information about how to improve retinitis pigmentosa holistically. What do you recommend? Thank you. Question 3 12:44 – 16:26 Is flash photography dangerous for newborns, babies or pregnant woman? Question 4 16:26 – 24:34 Good afternoon, Dr. Berne.  I am a 32 year-old Caucasian male. I have always had extreme myopia and was diagnosed with  pigmentary dispersion syndrome at about 25. I have been to glaucoma specialists who have given me medically aggressive, yet highly unreliable procedures to treat it.  I have attempted some natural treatments for this including eye-washes, juicing carrots, and various herbs. None have been successful.  I am currently on meds, yet fear that I am developing a tolerance and I will need to continue to increase in amounts and strengths endlessly.  From what I understand, this disease is fairly rare, and is not treated the same way as regular glaucoma.  Have you had any success treating it?  Can you offer a natural, holistic way to manage it, without needing to be a lifelong meds user?  Thanks so much.

Question 1 0:30 – 10:38 My 88-year-old mother is blind in one eye and is challenged in her good eye. She had severe inflammation and had cataract surgery about 20 years ago. She uses alpha glaucoma medications and steroid eye drops. She used to take acyclovir for a herpes infection due to the steroid use. Currently, she takes a multivitamin supplement that contains a probiotic. She recently had a stent to lower the pressure in her good eye. Her eyes do not dilate well and she has difficulty going from dark to bright and vice versa. Would you recommend any of your eye drops for her? Any other suggestions would be welcome. Question 2 10:39 – 18:09 I have been borderline glaucoma for 5 years but eat fairly clean and organic food. My pressure throughout the last 3 years ranges from 15-16 up to 18-21. I’m farsighted and began wearing glasses 4 years ago. What else can I do? Question 3 18:10 – 23:54 About 2 years ago I learned that I had an autoimmune issue – hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s. Around that time I noticed more floaters in my eyes – particularly my right eye. That is when I finally decided to stop opting out of using the dilation drops at my regular yearly appointments and they discovered I had retinal lattice and due to my prescription was at risk of detachment. What dos and don’ts, exercises, or supplements do you recommend? Question 4 23:54 – 28:10 My optometrist diagnosed my right eye with beginnings of cataract some 3-4 yrs. ago. The following year the left eye was also diagnosed with cataract. They told me my only options are surgery. I’ve read a lot of things on the internet in terms of aloe vera juice, castor oil, natural teas, and other holistic ideas. Have you heard of these 3 methods? Question 5 28:14 – 37:23 I’m having trouble with any small print. I also have white flashes-floaters & was hit in the eye last fall. Is there anything I can do for these issues? Question 6 37:23 – 42:23 I went to an eye doctor 2 years ago due to pink eye. During the examination, they pressed very hard to stretch my eyes while examining and using numbing drops. It left my eyes with a coating, swollen and paralysis that made them weaker, unable to focus, adjust to brightness well, and dryness. These symptoms have remained. These symptoms were not the case for me before I saw the doctor. How can I help my eyes?

Question 1 1:15 – 5:17 Have you written anything on the holistic management of diabetic macular edema? I am trying to help my father with this condition. I am so grateful for any direction you can provide! Question 2 5:17 – 9:39 I have a condition of swelling of the eyeballs. I have not been given a diagnosis during the 16 months I’ve had the condition. What would you suggest I need to do? Question 3 9:40 – 14:00 Dr. Berne, Sometimes, I experience disoriented vision. Last time in the office, I looked at the computer screen on my left side by turning my head toward the left. All of a sudden, I experienced double vision and disorientation. I felt to have lost the control of my left eye resulting in a double vision. I remembered I tried to regain focus but I couldn’t. My vision was blurry for a while until it recovered by itself. It seemed turning my head so hard to the left might have caused a down-regulation of blood flow to the brain affecting the vision. Another morning, I got up and found myself experiencing nausea. Again, I had a disorientation and a blurry vision while standing next to my bed. Today as I was standing up to watch TV for a while, then my left eye suddenly lost control and I felt disoriented. My vision was blurry for a while because I seemed to have lost control of my left eye. In the end, my left eye recovered focus naturally. What caused the disorientation, double vision, or blurry vision in my case? Question 4 14:00 – 17:45 I had a stroke on July 29, 2017, and lost my vision on the right side. My vision hasn’t got any better in approximately 10 months … is there help for me?

Question 1 3:49 – 8:50 My 23-year-old daughter contracted Shingles in June 2017. She had it on her scalp, forehead, ear, etc. It went into her right eye. She is on her 3rd eye specialist and the inflammation and pressure are not normal. She does have a few autoimmune diseases. Any suggestions? Question 2 8:55-12:88 Hi there, Dr. Sam: I’m hoping you can give me some advice on keratitis. I have severe dry eye & today was diagnosed with keratitis. I’m scared to go to sleep because I am afraid I may tear my cornea again. Regular eye drops irritate with no benefit. Should I use warm or cold compress? I started steroid drops while waiting to see a cornea specialist. Thank you for your loving outreach to those of use with these unexpected eye complications. You are a blessing. Question 3 12:89 – 16:01 Hello Dr. Berne, I would appreciate if you could talk about detached vitreous and tell us what you know about surgery for a detached vitreous. I have been reading articles that the surgery can cause cataracts, retinal detachment, bleeding and infection among other things. Thank you.

Question 1 Hi, I have just been diagnosed with a problem where there is bleeding in the eye and I have type 2 diabetes. The eye doctor told me I should wait and see, and then get a new appointment for 10 months. BUT, I don’t want to wait and do nothing during that time. I am terrified and I want to do all I can to stop this and hopefully be able to reverse it. Please, could you help me with some suggestions? Question 2 Hi, I have optic atrophy. I am the third generation in the family with that visual problem. Most of the eye doctors have said there is no cure for optic atrophy. Currently, I am having a problem with visual focusing. What can I do to improve my visual focusing? Question 3 I have had painful eyes for nearly a year due to dry-eye syndrome. I keep going back to my eye doctor, but nothing is helping. What can I do? Question 4 My 11-year-old daughter is wearing progressive lenses, and after listening to your interview on the healthy mom’s podcast, I know I need to get her out of those glasses. What would you recommend I do for her since she currently needs two different prescriptions?          

0:00 – 13:05 What is the protocol for reducing a nearsighted RX? Also, how much should I ask for in terms of a prescription reduction and how long will it take to improve my myopia.   13:05 – 18:13 How do I improve Optic Neuritis?   18:13 – 22:05 Hi Dr. Sam, I am wondering how you feel about infrared saunas and their impact on our eyes.

0:00 – 5:40 How do you work around being intolerant to “sulfurs”? 5:42 – 7:65 Dr. Berne, thank you very much for valuable content and sharing your knowledge! You’re helping people so much! I have a quick question. Your recommendation to ask your doctor for a weaker prescription for nearsighted reading or use of digital devices. How much weaker do you recommend? 7:70- 11:91 I recently listened to you on a podcast on Ari Whitten’s site and was impressed with your approach. Perhaps you can give some guidance. I had a thrombosis in one eye about a year ago. Since then the treatment has been a series of anti-angiogenesis injections directly in the eye, plus several rounds of laser procedures on the retina. All of this done at the eye clinic in Luzern Switzerland where I live. That clinic is reputed to be the best in the country, however, the condition has now reached a stage where there is still some edema near the macula and it is not dissipating. I am growing weary and worried about continuing with these interventions. Do you have any suggestions about an alternative approach/treatment? 11:95 – 15:22 I recently heard about you on a podcast and now intend on finding a holistic eye professional. I have been experiencing spontaneous eye-watering. It has only been happening in my left eye for several weeks now and occurs every few minutes. As of Monday, it is producing what looks like mucus which is both annoying and irritates the skin surrounding my eyes. Sometimes the tears sting my eyes but sometimes not. There is also a slight pressure around the eye which is especially felt when I have to blow my nose. I currently have a headache… What are some possible reasons this is happening? I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and idiopathic intracranial hypertension and I want to tread very carefully with regard to any meds, supplements and other treatments recommended. I have a preference towards any holistic approaches. Could it possibly be a blocked tear duct and are there any natural approaches to this problem? Any guidance you could please provide? Also, what is the best way to find a well trained holistic eye professional?

0:00 – 6:18 Dear Dr. Berne, I subscribe to your emails and am a huge fan. Thank you for all you do and especially, thanks for your out-of-the-box thinking. I hope you can direct me somewhere for help with my eye problem. My left eyelid twitch came on while was eating lunch back in 2016. It felt like there was something in my eye, but I couldn’t get it out. It went away later in the day. By now it’s become a frequent problem, especially when I read. And it occasionally involves the left side of my face, which has become lined although the right side has not. Ophthalmologists say that something is pressing on a facial nerve and there’s no solution except botox and unadvised surgery. I think it may be related to either mercury in dental fillings or a chronic sinus infection. My question is, have you ever heard of this problem and is there a natural way to fix it? If so, do you deal with problems like this or know of physicians who do? I don’t know where else to turn. 6:19 – 12.03 Good evening Dr. Berne, I watched your podcast with Ari and I have been struggling with my vision all my life, but especially in the past three years. I was born with a lazy eye and was told by my fourth-grade teacher I had a reading comprehension issue, so I also learned through memorization. And three years ago was diagnosed with Nystagmus and Central Serous Retinopathy. I have progressive lenses and my ability to see things close up is near impossible…completely blurred. I do experience floaters as well. My eyes do not work in harmony. I think my biggest issue is sleep and stress. I am a personal trainer and eat well but do need to increase my greens. Can you help direct me in where to start? I have been praying for the restoration of my vision, for my eyes to work in harmony and to see 20/20. My glasses are so thick particularly in my right eye and stick out of the frame. It’s always been an insecurity for me. Any advice would be a blessing. Thank you so much! 12:04 – 15.10 Dear Dr. Sam Berne, I have diabetes and now my vision is blurry, especially when in the son. I am vegan and my blood sugar is under control. What should I be considering? 15:12 – 18:28: I saw an eye specialist in Boston a couple of years ago regarding a film I have in my right eye. They tested it and said there are not much to do other than surgery and that the surgery is not always successful at removing the film. Any suggestions? The information presented is intended for educational purposes only. The information presented is in no way intended as a substitute for receiving professional medical care.

Question 1: 00:00 – 10:00: I just listened to your podcast with WellnessMama and I have a four-year-old daughter who has been in glasses since she was two. They diagnosed her as farsighted and with accommodative Esotropia and now they have started patching her strong eye (left eye) to strengthen her right eye. I was wondering if you knew of any other holistic eye doctors who practice closer to me, I’m in Alabama. Also, are there any certain recommendations that you have as far as trying to strengthen her eyes and get rid of the glasses? Thanks in advance. Question 2: 10:00 – 19:45: Do you have any info/ help for strabismus? I’m at 8 degrees again so they’re saying time for surgery. I also have central vestibulopathy.

0:00-2:14 “I have been diagnosed with early drusen in my retina? What foods can I eat to avoid getting macular degeneration? 2:14-14:32 I am a medical doctor and I have been suffering double vision for a few years. My neurologist ruled out tumors and Parkinson’s disease. And my ophthalmologist said my eyes were healthy. I noticed the double vision occurred when I was given progressive bifocal glasses about the time I started to see double. I am very nearsighted. I also wear contact lenses where my right eye is corrected for distance and my left eye is corrected for near. I saw one of your videos on double vision. What can I do?    

“Dr. Berne, I have been diagnosed with an eye disease and I want to develop a plan from a more holistic perspective. Can you help me design a strategy to help me improve my eye condition without using drugs or surgery?”

“Why am I developing floaters, a cataract, and macular degeneration? My eyes are letting me down. What can I do?”

“My daughter has been diagnosed with crossed eyes and was given strong glasses? The doctor is also recommending eye muscle surgery. How is your approach different?”

“I’ve been told that my eyes work fine but not working well together. When I look straight ahead of me I get double vision and it gets worse the higher up I look. Looking down I get no problems. My eye muscles are working too hard in the upper region so they eye specialist suggests to do a surgery by cutting the muscle to weaken it. I prefer not to go down that route without trying something else first. I’m looking for alternative ways of correcting this, is there something you would recommend?” “My husband has TBI from many concussions. I am interested in the prism glasses to treat him, or any exercises you might suggest. I did not need glasses until I was almost 40 and needed readers. This progressed to needing glasses for far vision as well, so now I’m in glasses all the time, which I hate. email. Hoping you can help us to improve things. I enjoyed your podcast on WellnessMama.” “I am 60 and female and very aware of and practice healthy eating and avoiding pharmaceuticals. I have to wear glasses. I have been diagnosed with meibomian gland dysfunction, the inflammation of the eyelids. My eyes are always red and have been all my life. At least now I know why. What do you suggest for this condition? Also, I’m sure I have inflammation in my gut due to diverticulosis and -itis. I am trying to fix this.” Recommended: How to treat blepharitis naturally

“My daughter has been diagnosed with amblyopia and has had glasses since 4 years old. My son was born with an eye that crossed, farsighted with amblyopia, and has eye alignment issues. He has had glasses since 6 months old and recently underwent muscle surgery. He is now in bifocals. I had asked about eye exercises and was told there was nothing. He is a good eater and I am currently doing a gut healing diet. I have also done phototherapy with infrared light and red light. Now that I know you I will start these exercises. I can do these things in my home but due to the severity of my son’s eye issues, I feel like I need professional guidance. What would you recommend I do?” “I have a very quick question for you regarding my 9-year-old daughter. She has been recently diagnosed with myopia (-0.25 and -0.50) and given prescription glasses to wear only when in school. I was wondering if you could recommend any specific eye exercises that can be done for her age?” “I have a 6-year-old son with intermittent exotropia. I have had him in vision therapy for 1.5 years and since the demands of school and reading are increasing we are scheduled for 2-3 sessions of therapy per week, which is about $4700. I am holistic in everything that I do and is why he is in vision therapy; however, I have always wondered if it is a deficiency or health-related. His health is great and eats many vegetables. I was curious if there is something I can do?”

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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that Omega-3 Fish Oils are not beneficial for dry-eye syndrome. Dr. Berne shares his thoughts.  Community Q&A questions on how to eliminate floaters are answered and Dr. Berne explores disease-based vs wellness-based eye care.

What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) and what can you do about it? What is a 4th nerve palsy? What can be done to reduce double vision? How do you reduce the intraocular pressure that is built up in the eye (glaucoma)?

How does dairy impact macular degeneration? What should we know about steroidal eye drops? What is the ocular microbiome?

In this episode, Dr. Berne explores the causes of ADHD that may be rooted in visual problems.

Dr. Berne explores how to reduce the effects of glaucoma using natural methods that support better oxygenation, circulation, and detoxification within the eye.

In this episode, Dr. Berne explores how you can retrain your eyes and brain to work together using vision therapy and nutritional protocols, instead of surgical treatments.

In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses how progressive lenses affect the eye-brain connection, and ultimately our vision and health.

Dr. Berne explains how to you can address the root causes of the macular degeneration and avoid the standard approach to treatment – monthly injections of pharmaceutical drugs.

In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses his innovative protocol designed to equip you with the tools to help prevent and reverse dry macular degeneration.

In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses the rising epidemic of cataracts and how you can prevent and reverse cataracts through nutritional and lifestyle modifications.