The Eye-Q Podcast
Join Dr Rani Banik, America's Integrative Neuro-Ophthalmologist, as she explores the brain-eye connection. Learn about the latest technologic advancements in vision and brain health, and discover how science intersects with a holistic approach based on nutrition and lifestyle. Raise your Eye-Q about all things eye and brain-related!
Episodes
Can your mindset, stress level, sleep, and nervous system influence how clearly you see?
In Episode 89 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik, MD, IFMCP, speaks with holistic vision coach Claudia Muehlenweg about the mind–vision connection and why visual performance may fluctuate more than many people realize.
Claudia shares her own journey from wearing glasses in early childhood to exploring natural vision techniques and ultima...
What does functional medicine have to do with your eyes?
In Episode 88 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik speaks with longtime mentor Scott Forman, MD, IFMCP about looking beyond the eye itself to understand the systemic factors that may influence vision and ocular health.
Dr. Forman explains how a functional medicine approach considers nutrition, metabolism, inflammation, stress, sleep, immune health, and li...
What’s the difference between Visual Snow Syndrome and a Visual Aura—and can you experience both?
In Episode 87 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik, MD speaks with Caryn Hartglass, who has experienced visual snow since childhood as well as several dramatic episodes of migraine aura.
Caryn describes persistent visual static that she remembers seeing as early as age five. She also recalls a very diff...
Can the makeup you wear every day actually affect your eye health?
In Episode 86 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik speaks with board-certified ophthalmologist and Twenty/Twenty Beauty founder Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo about how to enjoy makeup without sacrificing healthy, comfortable eyes.
They discuss common beauty habits that can contribute to irritation and dry-eye symptoms, including applying eyeliner directly to the waterline, u...
What does your digestive system have to do with your eyes?
In Episode 85 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik, MD, speaks with ophthalmologist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Radka Toms, MD, about the emerging gut–eye axis—the complex relationship among the intestinal microbiome, immune system, metabolism, inflammation, and ocular health.
They explore how an imbalance in the gut microbiome may influence inflamma...
Do you really need eight glasses of water every day? And why do some people still feel thirsty even when they drink water constantly?
In Episode 84 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik speaks with integrative medicine physician and hydration expert Dr. Dana Cohen about how to hydrate more effectively—and why hydration needs are different for every person.
Dr. Cohen discusses:
• Why drinking more plain water is not always the fu...
What really causes under-eye bags, hooded eyelids, and a tired-looking appearance—and which treatments actually address the underlying problem?
In Episode 83 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik speaks with oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Flora Levin about the anatomy of aging around the eyes and the differences among Botox, Dysport, fillers, laser treatments, skincare and eyelid surgery.
Dr. Levin explains why the brows, eyelids, fa...
In Episode 82 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with integrative optometrist, filmmaker and podcast host Dr. Kerry Gelb to explore why the eyes are much more than organs of sight.
Dr. Gelb explains how examining the retina and its blood vessels may provide important clues about cardiovascular health, diabetes, inflammation and other systemic concerns.
He also shares what he discovered while visiting centenarians in Nico...
A split second can change your vision forever.
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rani Banik welcomes renowned retina surgeon Dr. Ronald Gentile for an essential conversation about eye trauma, emergency eye care, and preventing vision loss.
Together they discuss sports injuries, workplace accidents, chemical burns, retinal trauma, and the critical first steps to take after an eye injury.
Dr. Gentile also explains why protectiv...
What does everyday life really look like when you're born with severe vision loss?
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rani Banik, MD speaks with her patient, Milica Milić, who lives with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA).
Milica shares her remarkable journey—from childhood diagnosis to becoming a teacher of students with visual impairments and an advocate for accessibility and independent living.
Together they discuss e...
Can an eye stroke be treated? What causes sudden vision loss in one eye? And what should you do if it happens?
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rudrani Banik interviews retina specialist Dr. Gareth Lema about central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), commonly known as an eye stroke.
Dr. Lema explains the difference between retinal artery occlusions and retinal vein occlusions, why sudden painless vision loss is always a medi...
What should you do if you scratch your eye? Can contact lenses cause blindness? What exactly is keratoconus?
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rudrani Banik interviews cornea specialist Dr. Amita Vadada about some of the most common and potentially serious conditions affecting the cornea, the clear front window of the eye.
They discuss corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers, contact lens safety, keratoconus, corneal cross-linking...
Can autoimmune disease affect your eyes?
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with uveitis specialist Dr. Deep Parikh to discuss uveitis, a potentially sight-threatening form of eye inflammation that is often linked to autoimmune disease.
They explore how conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and other inflammatory disorders can affect the eyes, sometimes y...
Could dim vision, optic neuritis, or unexplained vision loss be one of the first signs of multiple sclerosis?
In Episode 76 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik welcomes Dr. Darin Ingels, ND, a naturopathic doctor, Lyme disease expert, author, and international speaker, for a fascinating conversation on the eye-brain-body connection.
Dr. Ingels shares his personal journey with Lyme disease and multiple sclerosis, including how dim v...
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I speak with Dr. Harsha Reddy about oculoplastics, surgical training, medical education, and global ophthalmology. We discuss how eye care can restore function, confidence, and dignity, and how his nonprofit Lokana brings exams, glasses, and surgical access to remote tribal communities in India.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Harsha Reddy is an associate professor of ophthalmology at New York Eye ...
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I speak with neurosurgeon Dr. Raj Shrivastava about how brain tumors can sometimes show up through vision changes, headaches, hormone symptoms, or loss of smell. We discuss benign skull-based tumors, pituitary tumors, when to seek care, why guided testing matters, and how modern neurosurgery now focuses on effective treatment with quality of life in mind.
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Risa Ryger to explore how our beliefs, mindset, and emotional awareness shape the way we navigate midlife and beyond. We talk about the difference between reinvention and expansion, how to identify limiting beliefs, and why resilience is about bending, not breaking. This conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth, clarity, and meaningful change are always available to us.
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In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I speak with Dr. Jennifer Tsai about dry eye through a clinical, root-cause lens. We discuss how dysfunction in the tear system drives symptoms, why conventional treatments often fall short, and how newer approaches like IPL, radiofrequency, and regenerative therapies are shifting how we manage dry eye for more sustained results.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Jennifer Tsai is a New York City-base...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sonny Goel to break down the world of refractive surgery, from LASIK and PRK to newer options like SMILE and implantable lenses. We explore how these procedures work, who qualifies, and what risks patients need to understand before making a decision. If you've ever considered vision correction, this conversation will help you see the full picture.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Sonny Goel is a lead...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to unpack digital eye strain and the deeper connection between your eyes and brain. We explore why screens aren't the real problem, how visual stress affects your nervous system, and what you can do to improve focus, reduce fatigue, and build stronger visual habits for daily screen use.
Go beyond carrots and supercharge your vision! In her book, available on Amazon, Dr. Rudrani Ba...
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