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
Dry-Eye
How to prevent and treat dry-eye if you spend long hours in front of a computer screen
Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a collective term for any eye problem that develops due to overuse of computers. It has become a common problem as our average time spent
Eye Exercises
Sunning (Eye Exercise)
Purpose Our eyes are light-sensing organs designed to receive light energy. Sunning helps our eyes stay healthy and vibrant. Equipment Needed The sun (use full spectrum lights if no natural
Eye Exercises
Eye Scan (Eye Exercise)
Purpose Eye scans can help reduce staring in everyday life, and remind us the importance deep breathing and connecting with the environment. When to Perform 2 times a day How
Eye Exercises
Palming (Eye Exercise)
Purpose Palming reduces your dependency on glasses by relaxing and refreshing the eyes. Â When to perform 6 times a day for up to 5 minutes, or whenever your eyes
Eye Exercises
Long Swings (Eye Exercise)
Purpose Long Swings develop and improve peripheral vision. Equipment Needed An open space to stand When to Perform 5 Minutes twice a day How to Perform 1) Stand in an
Thumb Rotations (Eye exercise)
Purpose Thumb rotations help develop the awareness of moving your eyes in a relaxed effortless manner and help improve ocular function. Equipment Needed Clean hands and space to stand When
Eye Exercises
Eye Massage (Eye Exercise)
Purpose Eye massages release stress in the eye muscles, improve lymph flow, and open up your peripheral vision. They also improve eye circulation and blood flow in all the eye
Eye Exercises
Eye Dialogue (Eye Exercise)
Purpose The Eye dialogue exercise brings awareness of the filters you bring into your daily vision. Equipment Needed: Â Clean hands and a journal to keep track of answers When to
Top Nutrients for Healthy Eyes
Studies have shown how important a healthy diet and exercise are for eye health. Yet the prevalence of vision problems is increasing. In fact, over 35 million Americans over the