Episodes

Question 1 1:15 – 5:17 Have you written anything on the holistic management of diabetic macular edema? I am trying to help my father with this condition. I am so grateful for any direction you can provide! Question 2 5:17 – 9:39 I have a condition of swelling of the eyeballs. I have not been given a diagnosis during the 16 months I’ve had the condition. What would you suggest I need to do? Question 3 9:40 – 14:00 Dr. Berne, Sometimes, I experience disoriented vision. Last time in the of...

Question 1 3:49 – 8:50 My 23-year-old daughter contracted Shingles in June 2017. She had it on her scalp, forehead, ear, etc. It went into her right eye. She is on her 3rd eye specialist and the inflammation and pressure are not normal. She does have a few autoimmune diseases. Any suggestions? Question 2 8:55-12:88 Hi there, Dr. Sam: I’m hoping you can give me some advice on keratitis. I have severe dry eye & today was diagnosed with keratitis. I’m scared to go to sleep because I am afraid ...

Question 1 Hi, I have just been diagnosed with a problem where there is bleeding in the eye and I have type 2 diabetes. The eye doctor told me I should wait and see, and then get a new appointment for 10 months. BUT, I don’t want to wait and do nothing during that time. I am terrified and I want to do all I can to stop this and hopefully be able to reverse it. Please, could you help me with some suggestions? Question 2 Hi, I have optic atrophy. I am the third generation in the family with that ...

0:00 – 13:05 What is the protocol for reducing a nearsighted RX? Also, how much should I ask for in terms of a prescription reduction and how long will it take to improve my myopia. 13:05 – 18:13 How do I improve Optic Neuritis? 18:13 – 22:05 Hi Dr. Sam, I am wondering how you feel about infrared saunas and their impact on our eyes.

0:00 – 5:40 How do you work around being intolerant to “sulfurs”? 5:42 – 7:65 Dr. Berne, thank you very much for valuable content and sharing your knowledge! You’re helping people so much! I have a quick question. Your recommendation to ask your doctor for a weaker prescription for nearsighted reading or use of digital devices. How much weaker do you recommend? 7:70- 11:91 I recently listened to you on a podcast on Ari Whitten’s site and was impressed with your approach. Perhaps you can give ...

0:00 – 6:18 Dear Dr. Berne, I subscribe to your emails and am a huge fan. Thank you for all you do and especially, thanks for your out-of-the-box thinking. I hope you can direct me somewhere for help with my eye problem. My left eyelid twitch came on while was eating lunch back in 2016. It felt like there was something in my eye, but I couldn’t get it out. It went away later in the day. By now it’s become a frequent problem, especially when I read. And it occasionally involves the left side o...

Question 1: 00:00 – 10:00: I just listened to your podcast with WellnessMama and I have a four-year-old daughter who has been in glasses since she was two. They diagnosed her as farsighted and with accommodative Esotropia and now they have started patching her strong eye (left eye) to strengthen her right eye. I was wondering if you knew of any other holistic eye doctors who practice closer to me, I’m in Alabama. Also, are there any certain recommendations that you have as far as trying to stre...

0:00-2:14 “I have been diagnosed with early drusen in my retina? What foods can I eat to avoid getting macular degeneration? 2:14-14:32 I am a medical doctor and I have been suffering double vision for a few years. My neurologist ruled out tumors and Parkinson’s disease. And my ophthalmologist said my eyes were healthy. I noticed the double vision occurred when I was given progressive bifocal glasses about the time I started to see double. I am very nearsighted. I also wear contact lenses whe...

“Dr. Berne, I have been diagnosed with an eye disease and I want to develop a plan from a more holistic perspective. Can you help me design a strategy to help me improve my eye condition without using drugs or surgery?”

“Why am I developing floaters, a cataract, and macular degeneration? My eyes are letting me down. What can I do?”

“My daughter has been diagnosed with crossed eyes and was given strong glasses? The doctor is also recommending eye muscle surgery. How is your approach different?”

“I’ve been told that my eyes work fine but not working well together. When I look straight ahead of me I get double vision and it gets worse the higher up I look. Looking down I get no problems. My eye muscles are working too hard in the upper region so they eye specialist suggests to do a surgery by cutting the muscle to weaken it. I prefer not to go down that route without trying something else first. I’m looking for alternative ways of correcting this, is there something you would recommend?”...

“My daughter has been diagnosed with amblyopia and has had glasses since 4 years old. My son was born with an eye that crossed, farsighted with amblyopia, and has eye alignment issues. He has had glasses since 6 months old and recently underwent muscle surgery. He is now in bifocals. I had asked about eye exercises and was told there was nothing. He is a good eater and I am currently doing a gut healing diet. I have also done phototherapy with infrared light and red light. Now that I know you I ...

How can you increase lutein and zeaxanthin? What’s the difference between a sulfa allergy and sulfur?

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that Omega-3 Fish Oils are not beneficial for dry-eye syndrome. Dr. Berne shares his thoughts. Community Q&A questions on how to eliminate floaters are answered and Dr. Berne explores disease-based vs wellness-based eye care.

What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) and what can you do about it? What is a 4th nerve palsy? What can be done to reduce double vision? How do you reduce the intraocular pressure that is built up in the eye (glaucoma)?

How does dairy impact macular degeneration? What should we know about steroidal eye drops? What is the ocular microbiome?

In this episode, Dr. Berne explores the causes of ADHD that may be rooted in visual problems.

Dr. Berne explores how to reduce the effects of glaucoma using natural methods that support better oxygenation, circulation, and detoxification within the eye.

In this episode, Dr. Berne explores how you can retrain your eyes and brain to work together using vision therapy and nutritional protocols, instead of surgical treatments.

In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses how progressive lenses affect the eye-brain connection, and ultimately our vision and health.

Dr. Berne explains how to you can address the root causes of the macular degeneration and avoid the standard approach to treatment – monthly injections of pharmaceutical drugs.

In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses his innovative protocol designed to equip you with the tools to help prevent and reverse dry macular degeneration.

In this episode, Dr. Berne discusses the rising epidemic of cataracts and how you can prevent and reverse cataracts through nutritional and lifestyle modifications.