Most practitioners never consider the eyes when evaluating metabolic health. But what if vision changes are an early sign of deeper dysfunction?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Dr. Rani Banik—a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and integrative medicine expert—to explore how eye health is influenced by diet, oxidative stress, and blood sugar imbalance.
If you’re overlooking the eyes in your assessments, you may be missing a key opportunity for early intervention. From macular degeneration to diabetic retinopathy, the clues are often visible—literally—before the labs confirm a diagnosis.
This episode is a must-listen for practitioners who want to expand their root-cause lens and empower clients to protect their vision naturally.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- The 3 Silent Vision Wreckers You’re Probably Ignoring
- (And what they have to do with mitochondria and metabolic health)
- Why Blue-Light Glasses May Be a Waste of Money
- (And the science-backed alternative that works better)
- The Truth About Carrots—and the 30+ Nutrients Eyes Actually Crave
- (Hint: It’s not just carrots and beta carotene)
- The Nutrient Deficiency Hiding Behind Dry Eyes and Eye Strain
- (And how most patients are barely getting 1/10th of what they need)
- How to Catch Diabetes Before It’s Diagnosed
- (Through an unexpected early warning system in the eyes)
- The Food Prescription for Clearer Vision
- (Plus: what carnivore diets might be missing)
Resources & Links
Download the Transcript [here]
Check out our Free Guide to Food Swaps: Good, Better Best
Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and training
Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice
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Dr. Rani Banik’s Resources & Links
Explore Dr. Banik’s work at DrRaniBanik.com
Watch the full iHealth Summit recordings at theeyehealthsummit.com
Check out her books:
Follow Dr. Banik on social:
Instagram @dr.ranibanik
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudrani.banik.2025/
EnVisionHealth: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1864863853844167
Website: www.drranibanik.com
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