The Day I Stopped Seeing My Myopia as a Diagnosis
At eight years old, I was told I was nearsighted with astigmatism and that my vision would only get worse. Twenty years later, I was an optometrist myself—and still dependent […]
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Basketball, Vision & Perceptual Ecology: What My New Film Changed in Me
What if vision is about much more than eyesight? In this episode, I share a personal story from my upcoming documentary Perceptual Ecology—how basketball became a refuge for me as
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Back-to-School Vision: Is Your Child’s Visual System Ready to Learn? | Dr. Sam Berne with Wellness Mama’s Katie Wells
I’m rebroadcasting my conversation with Katie Wells, founder of Wellness Mama, one of the leading online resources for natural health, wellness, parenting, and healthy living. This conversation feels especially timely
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My Warm Smoothie Ritual: Tea, Cacao, Superfoods & the Art of Listening to Your Body
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Sam Berne is sharing personal practices and general information
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The Non-Malingering Syndrome: What Streff Syndrome Teaches Us About Stress, Perception, and Sight
Early in my career, I had the privilege of studying with Dr. John Streff, one of the true pioneers of behavioral optometry. His teachings profoundly influenced not only the way
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The Way We See: An Archived Talk That Still Speaks Today
What if vision is about far more than seeing clearly? In this archived talk recorded at Ark Books in Santa Fe, I explore a question that has guided my life’s
EyeClarity Blog
How Posture, Movement, and Nervous System Regulation Can Transform Your Vision
When most people think about improving their vision, they think about stronger glasses, contact lenses, or eye surgery. But what if your eyes are only part of the story? Vision
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Functional Anatomy 101: How Vision Really Works
In this episode, I’m sharing part of a lecture from our practitioner training program on functional anatomy of the eye. Most of what we learn about the eye is structural
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Natural Vision Improvement: Dry Eyes, Mono Vision, Astigmatism & Eye Health Q&A
Can eye exercises improve vision? What causes dry eyes? Is monovision the best solution? And how can nutrition support healthy eyes? In this episode, Dr. Sam Berne explores practical, holistic
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Red Light and the Eyes: A Conversation About Cellular Energy
There’s a moment I love in clinic — a patient sits back in the chair, exhales, and asks, “So what’s this red light thing everyone’s talking about?” I smile, because
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Special Weekend Bonus: The Truth About Vision: Interview With Dr. Berne
I’m sharing a recent interview I did on Ashley Dealye’s podcast because the original release sparked so many thoughtful comments and questions that I wanted to make it available to
Cataracts, EyeClarity Blog
6 Natural Ways to Protect the Lens of Your Eyes (and Slow Cataract Progression)
When most people think about eye health, they think about correction — glasses, drops, surgery. But the lens of the eye, like every other tissue in the body, is shaped
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Vision Beyond 20/20: How Your Brain, Body & Nervous System Shape the Way You See
Can your eyesight actually improve? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Sam Berne shares why vision is about far more than reading the eye chart. Drawing on over 45 years of
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Central Serous Retinopathy CSR
I’m going to take a question from a follower. He’s got a condition called Central Serous Retinopathy CSR. This is a condition where there’s a fluid buildup behind the retina, it can look like a blister, it also can turn into a retinal detachment. Enjoy the show.
Glaucoma Part 2
So how do we diagnose glaucoma? Well, there are four basic tests. One is measuring eye pressure, the second is examining the eyes drainage system to see what the flow
Glaucoma Part 1
Glaucoma is a very serious eye disease. You can actually go blind from glaucoma, and what makes it more dangerous is that it’s porgressive and often silent. People usually don’t
How Important is Sequence in a Physical Eye Therapy Program?
I’ll share with you all a personal story of mine. I was down in Florida giving a lecture at a university on holistic health and eye care, and there were
Craniosacral Therapy and Vision
I recently received a question from a mom from the Midwest whose 8 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with strabismus, or crossed eyes. In her question, she asks me
Trauma and Double Vision
I received an email from Tommy, who is suffering from double vision. I’ve been told that my eyes work fine together, but they’re actually not working well together. When I
Epiretinal Membrane Disorder
Hey, folks, it’s Dr. Sam, and I received a question about macular pucker, so another term for this is epiretinal membrane disorder. And macular pucker is a condition where the
Glaucoma and Rebounders
Hey, hey, folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I’m on my morning walk today. I received a question about using the rebounder. Will that help eye health? Well, I want to
Eye Muscle Surgery: Pros and Cons
Esotropia is a misalignment in the eyes. They’re not working together and the brain either sees double or shuts off one of the eyes to avoid seeing double. Some causes