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Keywords

holistic vision care, eye health, functional medicine, nutrition, antioxidants, blue light, eye strain, vision improvement, myths about eye health, grounding

Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Sam Berne discusses the importance of holistic vision care, emphasizing the role of nutrition, antioxidants, and lifestyle changes in maintaining and improving eye health. He challenges common misconceptions about aging and vision deterioration, advocating for a proactive approach to eye care. The discussion also covers the impact of blue light from digital devices, the significance of grounding, and practical strategies to mitigate eye strain.
takeaways
• Holistic vision care integrates nutrition and lifestyle practices.
• Functional medicine looks at the connection between diet and eye health.
• Antioxidants like glutathione are crucial for eye health.
• Carotenoids protect the macula and lens from damage.
• Blue light can cause eye strain and fatigue.
• You can improve your vision at any age with the right approach.
• Grounding can help reduce the effects of EMFs on the eyes.
• Regular eye breaks are essential for digital device users.
• Hydration is key for maintaining eye health.
• Dietary changes can reverse certain eye conditions.

Sound Bites
• “We’d rather be proactive than reactive.”
• “Glutathione is a powerhouse antioxidant.”
• “Blue light definitely has an ill effect.”
• “You can improve your vision at any age.”
• “You can actually get better as you age.”
• “Grounding helps mitigate EMF effects.”
• “Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!”
Chapters

00:00Introduction to Holistic Vision Care
01:50Functional Medicine Approach to Vision
06:09Nutritional Strategies for Eye Health
11:47The Role of Antioxidants in Eye Health
17:59Impact of Blue Light on Vision
24:05Myths and Misconceptions about Eye Health
30:12Improving Vision: Possibilities and Strategies
36:06Grounding and Eye Health
38:05Mitigating Eye Strain from Digital Screens

Sam Berne (00:00.12)
Pennsylvania College of Optometry and a postdoctoral advanced degree from the Gissell Institute in Child Development. Aside from having a private practice, he’s done clinical research, been a faculty member at the Estelon Institute and authored five books. He’s a member of both the New Mexico Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. He’s licensed to practice optometry in New Mexico and Hawaii.

Welcome, Dr. Byrne. Thank you. Great to be here. So as I mentioned, you know, we’ve had so many speakers speak about whole food plant based nutrition. We speak about it all the time and we’ve kind of ignored eye health, kind of just taken it for granted. I guess I started this when I was in my 40s and my eyes were pretty good. we didn’t really think about it, but for anyone that’s having challenges with their eyes,

That’s really a huge concern. we certainly would rather be proactive than reactive on this subject. If you could just take a minute maybe just to introduce yourself and tell us what you’ve been doing with your career for the last, you know, 10 years 20 years and then I’ll start asking you questions. Okay, thanks. So for the last 20 years, I’ve been doing patient care research and teaching.

And my mission is to bring holistic vision care to the mainstream. I have a pretty active social media following also have a podcast and I’m just inspired to help people take back their vision.

Great. Ok