Is blindness truly irreversible? What if the boundaries between neurology and ophthalmology are dissolving right before our eyes? In this episode of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, I sit down with Dr. Rudrani Banik, a visionary neuro-ophthalmologist and integrative medicine expert. We explore gene therapy, regenerative medicine, light therapy, AI diagnostics, and smart glasses that are not just preserving vision but, in some cases, restoring it. From rare genetic disorders to age-related macular degeneration, these breakthroughs are offering hope where there was none.

Key Takeaways

• Gene therapy miracles: From blindness to sight with a single injection
• Regenerative eye care: Growing new retinal cells in labs like sci-fi come true
• Photobiomodulation: Healing eyes with red and infrared light
• AI in ophthalmology: When your eye doctor is also a robot
• Lifestyle meets eyesight: Why kale might save your vision more than injections

About the Guest: Dr. Rudrani Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC. Certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine, she combines cutting-edge medical care with nutrition, lifestyle, and functional strategies to protect and restore vision. Dr. Banik is a two-time best-selling author, host of The Eye-Q Podcast, and founder of The Eye Summit™, with expertise featured on Good Morning America, The New York Times, CBS, NBC, and more.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.drranibanik.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rudrani-banik-m-d-83019584
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw
• Podcast: The Eye-Q Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/EnVisionHealthNYC/?_rdc=1&_rdr#
• X: https://x.com/RudraniBanikMD

Books

• Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z
• Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision (Beyond Carrots Book 2)
• Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision (Beyond Carrots Book 3)
• The Beyond Carrots VEGETARIAN

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