Natural ways to prevent presbyopia
I wanted to talk today about presbyopia. This is the condition where at age 40, you can no longer read with magnifying glasses. The common eye, in most eye doctors’ […]
Free Radicals: Key to Cataracts?
A cataract is a cloudiness in the lens of the eye that occurs when there is a metabolic problem in the eye. The lens relies on its blood supply indirectly,
Eye Health
A nutrition-focused approach to reversing diabetes
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam. Today I wanted to talk to you about how to reverse diabetes through nutritional changes. I’d like to discuss some ways to help neutralize and
How Astaxanthin Protects your Vision and Body
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I wanted to talk to you about Astaxanthin – a powerful carotenoid and antioxidant. Astaxanthin is more potent than Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): A Threat to Vision?
Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam. I wanted to talk to you today about a class of pharmaceuticals called PPIs, or better known as proton pump inhibitors. This is a class
Wrap-Around Sunglasses protect your retinas
Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam. I wanted to talk about wrap-around sunglasses. If you’ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, cataracts or any other retinal disease, I would recommend getting wrap-around
What is macular degeneration?
“Good morning everyone, it’s Dr. Sam. Thanks for joining me for another morning walk. So my topic today is macular degeneration. What are eye doctors taught in school? I’m going
Go-to Recipes for Healthy Eyes
Breakfast Chia Pudding (Vegan) Chia pudding is a great source of protein, fiber, and Omega 3s, which are critical for retina and optic nerve health. In addition, Chia gel, which
Smoothie Formulas for Healthy Eyes
Vision Support Smoothie 2 cups Full-Spectrum Living Water 1 handful of spinach 1 ear fresh corn from the cob 4 oz. of blueberries 2 oz. of organic goji berries 1 orange
11 Ways to Improve Sleep and Support Eye Health
How Sleep Affects Vision Sleep is a critical ingredient for replenishing the eyes and maintaining overall wellness. Yet, the CDC estimates that more than 40 million Americans receive less than
What research studies tell us about lutein and zeaxanthin
Transcript “Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I wanted to share some research studies on lutein and zeaxanthin as it relates to eye health. One of my favorite studies was
Does eye patching work for amblyopia (lazy eye)?
Hi everyone, it’s Dr. Sam. I’ve been getting a number of questions from parents who have kids that have been diagnosed with amblyopia – better known as lazy eye. The standard
Are legumes good for eye health?
“Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam. I’m here to report that legumes are an excellent source to support eye health. In a recent research study in clinical diabetes, researchers found that
How fast food affects eye health
Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam. I want to talk about a study that came out of UCLA that found that if you eat junk food, it clogs up your brain
3 Critical Carotenoids for Eye Health
Transcript In a recent study, over 40% of the participants improved their eyesight after 24 months of taking lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin. What’s interesting about meso-zeaxanthin is that it helps
How diet soda affects eye health
Transcript: Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam. Thanks for joining me on my morning walk today. I want to address questions on how diet soda affects our eyes. Let’s start with
How breastfeeding affects the baby’s microbiome
Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to report on an exciting study that came out in July 2017 in the Pediatric Journal of the AMA. The question that
Best Enzymes for Eye Health
Transcript: “Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam. I received a question today on Facebook – what are good enzymes to take for eye health? Well, two come to mind – serrapeptase
How dyslexia disrupts pattern recognition
Transcript: “Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam. I want to talk today about dyslexia. About 1/5 people globally have been diagnosed with dyslexia. Some people experience a mild form where other people
Nutrition
Is Red Meat Good for your Eyes?
Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I received a question yesterday – does red meat help you in terms of your eye health and overall wellness? There was a study
Do Dental Amalgams Cause Floaters?
Floaters are a consolidation of free radicals, or toxicities, that collect in the gel-like part of the eye. They appear in your vision as aimlessly drifting spots, or cobwebs, in
Glutathione: The Powerhouse Antioxidant
Glutathione is the master antioxidant and is very important for reducing inflammation and improving the immune system – two important considerations in eye conditions like macular degeneration and cataracts. Learn
Eye Health
How to Detect Early Stage Alzheimer’s from an Eye Exam
Researchers have found that a retinal scan can detect the build-up of amyloid plaque, which is commonly associated with Alzheimer’s in the brain. This has a profound impact on the
Animal Eye Chart (Eye Exercise)
Purpose This exercise will relax the eye muscles and improve flexibility. Equipment Needed This exercise is done with an eye patch and glasses off. Download animal eye chart When to perform
Eye Health
Dr. Berne’s personal story of why he promotes holistic optometry
“When I was 8 years old and I was diagnosed with a learning disability. I had difficulty reading and focusing – it was very frustrating for me. I was even