In this final episode of the glaucoma series on The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rudrani Banik focuses on the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and emerging therapies in protecting optic nerve health. She explains how diet, hydration, exercise, sleep habits, and carefully selected supplements can help reduce oxidative stress, support mitochondrial function, improve blood flow, and slow glaucoma progression—empowering patients with tools they can use at home.

Dr. Rani Banik is an ophthalmologist and the host of The Eye-Q Podcast, where she educates listeners on eye health, vision preservation, and disease prevention. Through clear explanations and visual analogies, she breaks down complex eye conditions like glaucoma, so patients can better understand their risks and take proactive steps to protect their sight.

Dr. Banik is passionate about early detection, prevention, and patient education, emphasizing that understanding how eye diseases develop is one of the most powerful tools for preserving long-term vision.

Products for Glaucoma Prevention

Hooga Pro 300 Red and Infrared Light Therapy

Pillow with Face Cut Outs

Home Blood Pressure Monitor

Mito-Q Eye (available once you create a free account through Dr. Rani's Fullscript dispensary)

Free app for Sleep Apnea Screening: https://www.snorelab.com/

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Episode 059: Glaucoma Part 4 – How Diet, Lifestyle, and Sleep Influence Glaucoma