The Classic Aging Sign: “Where are my magnifiers?”

If you've reached your 40s or 50s, chances are good that, at some point, you have found yourself pushing your reading material away from your face to see it more clearly. In this classic sign of aging, your eyes have begun to lose their ability to focus close up.  Several conditions can cause this loss of near vision, collectively called "farsightedness." The two most common conditions are refractive errors called hyperopia and presbyopia. Presbyopia is a more advanced form of…

A Non-Surgical Approach to Double Vision.

I receive more e-mails from followers who suffer the dilemma of seeing two objects instead of one—which we call Double Vision. Also known as diplopia, the condition is a visual phenomenon in which a person sees two images of a single object instead of a single, clear image. These two images may appear side by side, overlapping, or vertically separated. Double Vision can occur in one or both eyes and be constant or intermittent, depending on the underlying cause. One…

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The Sports Doctor Interviews Dr. Sam

I was a guest on Dr. Robert Wiles radio show. He is a sports podiatrist, they call him the sports doctor, and we had about a 15 minute lively conversation about optometry, concussions, brain injury, and so much more. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at: www.drsamberne.com. If you have any questions, submit them to hello@drsamberne.com or you can now text me! Text ‘Join’ to 1-844-932-1291 to join the community and ask your questions!…

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Sharing Inspiring Patient Stories

Today, I want to share three inspiring case histories, including my own. And in doing this, it may give you some inspiration and hope. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at: www.drsamberne.com. If you have any questions, submit them to hello@drsamberne.com or you can now text me! Text ‘Join’ to 1-844-932-1291 to join the community and ask your questions! SUMMARY KEYWORDS eye, cataract, patch, doctor, reduced, nearsightedness, prescription, work, started, years, teaching, vision, sat,…

Everyone Suffers from Eye Inflammation!

You are not alone if you suffer dry eye disease, styes or conjunctivitis, uveitis, or optic nerve and retina inflammation.  Some symptoms include redness, pain, sensitivity to light, or blurred vision. Aside from steroids, antibiotics, and surgery, what else can you do from a holistic, functional medicine perspective to reduce inflammation? First, let's define some of the most common causes of eye inflammation: Some of the most common causes of eye inflammation: 1. Infections: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections can…