The Eye-Q Podcast

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Episode 094: GLP-1 Drugs and NAION: What Patients and...

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2026/10/09

Could Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound affect the optic nerve?In this special episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik examines the rapidly evolving evidence surrounding GLP-1–based medications and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION.You’ll learn what NAION is, which patients may already be more susceptible, why optic disc anatomy and optic disc drusen matter, how diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea complicate the risk-benefit discussion, and

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00:16:50

Episode 93: Why Do Busy Stores Make You Dizzy? The...

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2026/10/02

Why do grocery stores, scrolling, crowds, or driving make some people feel dizzy or off-balance?Dr. Rani Banik explains the eye–inner ear–brain connection, visual motion sensitivity, vestibular migraine, PPPD, and the warning signs that deserve medical evaluation.She also discusses vestibular rehabilitation, lifestyle strategies, supportive migraine nutrition, OpticaMD's Neuro Tension supplement, and why vestibular migraine can occur even without a prominent headache.If you found this episode

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00:12:16

Episode 92: Why Does Light Hurt? 7 Causes of Light...

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2026/09/25

Why do sunlight, fluorescent lights, headlights, screens, or even your phone sometimes feel painfully bright?In this Eye-Q Podcast Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains 7 causes of photophobia, from migraine and dry eye to corneal irritation, uveitis, concussion, and neurologic conditions.You’ll also learn why constantly wearing dark sunglasses indoors may backfire, when tinted lenses may be helpful, and what emerging evidence suggests about lutein and zeaxanthin for supporting

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00:15:42

Episode 91: Eye Floaters: When Should You Worry?

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2026/09/18

Ever see dots, strings, cobwebs, or squiggly shapes drifting across your vision?They’re called floaters, and most of the time they’re harmless. But a sudden shower of new floaters—especially with flashing lights—can sometimes be a warning sign of a retinal tear or retinal detachment.In this Eye-Q Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains what floaters actually are, why they become more common with age, what happens during a posterior vitreous detachment, and the symptoms that mean

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00:10:43

Episode 90: Why Won’t My Eyelid Stop Twitching?

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2026/09/11

That tiny eyelid flutter can be incredibly irritating—and after a few days, sometimes a little scary.In this short Eye-Q Podcast Quick Take, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik explains the five most common triggers for eyelid myokymia, what you can do to calm it down, and the signs that mean it’s time to get checked.Dr. Banik also shares her own experience with eyelid twitching and what her published long-term research on chronic eyelid myokymia found about prognosis.If you found this episode

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00:29:19

Episode 89: Can Stress and the Brain Change How You See?

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2026/09/05

Can your mindset, stress level, sleep, and nervous system influence how clearly you see?In Episode 89 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik, MD, IFMCP, speaks with holistic vision coach Claudia Muehlenweg about the mind–vision connection and why visual performance may fluctuate more than many people realize.Claudia shares her own journey from wearing glasses in early childhood to exploring natural vision techniques and ultimately remaining glasses-free for approximately 20 years.They discuss:Why

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00:32:24

Eye on Functional Medicine: Looking Beyond the Eye...

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2026/08/28

What does functional medicine have to do with your eyes?In Episode 88 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik speaks with longtime mentor Scott Forman, MD, IFMCP about looking beyond the eye itself to understand the systemic factors that may influence vision and ocular health.Dr. Forman explains how a functional medicine approach considers nutrition, metabolism, inflammation, stress, sleep, immune health, and lifestyle alongside conventional ophthalmic care.They discuss:•

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00:28:20

Visual Snow vs Visual Aura: What’s the Difference?

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2026/08/21

What’s the difference between Visual Snow Syndrome and a Visual Aura—and can you experience both?In Episode 87 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik, MD speaks with Caryn Hartglass, who has experienced visual snow since childhood as well as several dramatic episodes of migraine aura.Caryn describes persistent visual static that she remembers seeing as early as age five. She also recalls a very different visual experience while performing onstage: a vivid arc of colorful

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00:32:33

Is Your Eye Makeup Hurting Your Eyes? With Drs Rani...

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2026/08/14

Can the makeup you wear every day actually affect your eye health?In Episode 86 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik speaks with board-certified ophthalmologist and Twenty/Twenty Beauty founder Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo about how to enjoy makeup without sacrificing healthy, comfortable eyes.They discuss common beauty habits that can contribute to irritation and dry-eye symptoms, including applying eyeliner directly to the waterline, using products that are difficult to remove, allowing cosmetic

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00:27:17

How Can Your Gut Affect Your Vision?

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2026/08/07

What does your digestive system have to do with your eyes?In Episode 85 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik, MD, speaks with ophthalmologist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Radka Toms, MD, about the emerging gut–eye axis—the complex relationship among the intestinal microbiome, immune system, metabolism, inflammation, and ocular health.They explore how an imbalance in the gut microbiome may influence inflammation throughout the body and why researchers are investigating potential

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00:28:25

Still Thirsty? How to Hydrate Better With Dr. Dana Cohen

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2026/07/31

Do you really need eight glasses of water every day? And why do some people still feel thirsty even when they drink water constantly?In Episode 84 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik speaks with integrative medicine physician and hydration expert Dr. Dana Cohen about how to hydrate more effectively—and why hydration needs are different for every person.Dr. Cohen discusses:• Why drinking more plain water is not always the full answer• Her three foundational habits for better hydration• Why she

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00:37:04

Episode 83: Eye Bags, Botox and Fillers: What...

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2026/07/24

What really causes under-eye bags, hooded eyelids, and a tired-looking appearance—and which treatments actually address the underlying problem?In Episode 83 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik speaks with oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Flora Levin about the anatomy of aging around the eyes and the differences among Botox, Dysport, fillers, laser treatments, skincare and eyelid surgery.Dr. Levin explains why the brows, eyelids, fat pads, muscles and facial bones must be evaluated together. She also

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00:29:58

Episode 82: Why These Centenarians Don't Develop...

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2026/07/17

In Episode 82 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with integrative optometrist, filmmaker and podcast host Dr. Kerry Gelb to explore why the eyes are much more than organs of sight.Dr. Gelb explains how examining the retina and its blood vessels may provide important clues about cardiovascular health, diabetes, inflammation and other systemic concerns.He also shares what he discovered while visiting centenarians in Nicoya, Costa Rica, one of the world’s Blue Zones. Did these adults

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00:27:15

Episode 81: Eye Trauma: How to Protect Your Vision...

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2026/07/12

A split second can change your vision forever.In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rani Banik welcomes renowned retina surgeon Dr. Ronald Gentile for an essential conversation about eye trauma, emergency eye care, and preventing vision loss.Together they discuss sports injuries, workplace accidents, chemical burns, retinal trauma, and the critical first steps to take after an eye injury. Dr. Gentile also explains why protective eyewear can prevent the vast majority of serious eye injuries and

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00:24:40

Episode 080: Living Blind: Independence, Advocacy &...

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2026/07/03

What does everyday life really look like when you're born with severe vision loss?In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rani Banik, MD speaks with her patient, Milica Milić, who lives with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). Milica shares her remarkable journey—from childhood diagnosis to becoming a teacher of students with visual impairments and an advocate for accessibility and independent living.Together they discuss early signs of congenital vision loss, navigating school and work,

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00:27:56

Episode 079: Eye on Eye Stroke: New Treatment for...

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2026/06/27

Can an eye stroke be treated? What causes sudden vision loss in one eye? And what should you do if it happens?In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rudrani Banik interviews retina specialist Dr. Gareth Lema about central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), commonly known as an eye stroke.Dr. Lema explains the difference between retinal artery occlusions and retinal vein occlusions, why sudden painless vision loss is always a medical emergency, and how new hospital protocols are changing the way

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00:28:14

Episode 078 Eye on the Corneal Abrasions, Ulcers &...

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2026/06/20

What should you do if you scratch your eye? Can contact lenses cause blindness? What exactly is keratoconus?In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rudrani Banik interviews cornea specialist Dr. Amita Vadada about some of the most common and potentially serious conditions affecting the cornea, the clear front window of the eye.They discuss corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers, contact lens safety, keratoconus, corneal cross-linking, and the warning signs that require urgent medical attention.In this

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00:32:47

Episode 77: Can Autoimmune Disease Affect Your Eyes?...

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2026/06/12

Can autoimmune disease affect your eyes?In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with uveitis specialist Dr. Deep Parikh to discuss uveitis, a potentially sight-threatening form of eye inflammation that is often linked to autoimmune disease.They explore how conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and other inflammatory disorders can affect the eyes, sometimes years before a diagnosis is made. Dr. Parikh explains the warning

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00:21:38

Could Vision Loss Be the First Sign of MS? Lyme,...

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2026/06/06

Could dim vision, optic neuritis, or unexplained vision loss be one of the first signs of multiple sclerosis?In Episode 76 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik welcomes Dr. Darin Ingels, ND, a naturopathic doctor, Lyme disease expert, author, and international speaker, for a fascinating conversation on the eye-brain-body connection.Dr. Ingels shares his personal journey with Lyme disease and multiple sclerosis, including how dim vision may have been one of his earliest MS symptoms. Together, Dr

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Episode 075: Dr. Harsha Reddy: One Eye Doctor's...

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2026/05/29

In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I speak with Dr. Harsha Reddy about oculoplastics, surgical training, medical education, and global ophthalmology. We discuss how eye care can restore function, confidence, and dignity, and how his nonprofit Lokana brings exams, glasses, and surgical access to remote tribal communities in India.- - - - -About the Guest:Dr. Harsha Reddy is an associate professor of ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, an oculoplastic surgeon, and

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