What You Need to Know About Eye Health as You Age with Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik (rerun)

Dr. Rani is one of two ophthalmologists in the country who is also certified in functional medicine. She is able to diagnose up to 200 conditions from your eyes – things like MS and diabetes, but also Lupus, and Lyme Disease. We discuss dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and more. This is a fascinating conversation. If you want to learn how to care for your eyes as you age and what supplements and foods to prioritize, this is the episode for you. For example, did you know you should get an eye exam every year after the age of 40? Learn more now!    KEY TOPICS Why Eye Health Matters For Midlife Women (00:00) How Functional Medicine Applies To Eye Health And Root-Cause Vision Care (02:37) Eyes As A Window To Overall Health And Systemic Disease Detection (06:30) Hormones, Perimenopause/Menopause, And Women's Higher Risk For Eye Diseases (13:30) Dry Eye In Midlife Women: Symptoms, Gland Dysfunction, And Hormone Links (14:53) Contact Lenses, Dryness, And Infection-Safety Best Practices (18:00) Cataracts: Aging Lens Changes, When To Operate, And Premium IOL Options (25:12) Macular Degeneration: Genetics, Central Vision Loss, And Prevention With Lutein/Zeaxanthin (30:13) Nutrition And Lifestyle For Lifelong Vision: Antioxidants, Omega-3s, Gut Health, And Daily Habits (32:10)    RESOURCES Join The Newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Follow on APPLE PODCASTS Follow on SPOTIFY PODCASTS Book: Design a Life You Love      GUEST RESOURCES Dr. Rani Banik's website: www.drranibanik.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw Book: Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen (Beyond Carrots) *The Her Starring Role with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.