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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2025 · 50 MIN

The sneak thief of your sight, when are carbohydrates good, Opti Light therapy for dry eyes and more

from Ask The Doctor Podcast · host Ask The Doctor - Dr Michael Lange

Dr Michael Lange and Dr Susan Summerton host the longest running medical talk show called "Ask the Dr" today form Salem Media in Tampa Bay Florida. "Ask the Dr" is a doctor hosted talk show that has been running nonstop since April of 1993.  Both doctors discuss glaucoma "the sneak thief of your site" with a caller and make specific recommendations. They discuss advanced technology used to diagnose and follow glaucoma used at the Lange Eye Institute in The Villages Fl. Dr Lange also discusses some natural ways to support healthy intra ocular pressure and aid in neuro protection of the optic nerve. Motocross is a physically demanding sport, and Dr Lange discusses the importance of carbohydrates after riding or exercise. Both doctors talk to a motocross racer about ways to enhance recovery after racing motocross or after any form of exercise. Thye also discuss the importance of creatine and how is it beneficial for cognitive and mental well-being not just for muscles. The doctors do a discussion on the powers of pomegranate and the potential benefits when it comes to post recovery. Lumenis Opti Light is the only FDA approved IPL for dry eye treatment and DR Lange talks about how great he feels this technology is and how his patients are responding very well to their IPL treatments. Dr Summerton dives into the science behind the Lumenis Opti light for dry eye treatment secondarily to meibomian gland dysfunction. Today's show is very upbeat with many live calls dictating the topic of conversation.  #askthedoctor #askthedr #askthedoctors #drmichaellange #sneakthief #glaucoma #glaucomaawareness #glaucomatreatment #postworkoutrecovery #postworkoutnutrition #postworkoutdrink #dryeyerelief #dryeyetreatment #lumenisoptilift #lumenisoptilift #optilightSupport the show: https://www.drmichaellange.com/category/ask-the-doctor/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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