In Episode 82 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with integrative optometrist, filmmaker and podcast host Dr. Kerry Gelb to explore why the eyes are much more than organs of sight.

Dr. Gelb explains how examining the retina and its blood vessels may provide important clues about cardiovascular health, diabetes, inflammation and other systemic concerns.

He also shares what he discovered while visiting centenarians in Nicoya, Costa Rica, one of the world’s Blue Zones. Did these adults living beyond 100 develop age-related macular degeneration—and what might their nutrition, movement, community and lifestyle teach us about vision longevity?

You’ll also hear practical insights about:

• Nutrition and age-related eye disease
• Lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3-rich foods
• Exercise, sleep and morning sunlight
• Stress management and healthy aging
• The connection between retinal and cardiovascular health
• The biggest misconception about the eyes and the rest of the body

This whole-body conversation may change the way you think about eye examinations—and what your eyes can tell you about your health.

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ABOUT MY GUEST:

Dr. Kerry Gelb is an optometrist, health educator and creator of the documentary Open Your Eyes. He also hosts the Open Your Eyes Podcast, which explores the connections among eye health, nutrition, lifestyle and systemic wellness.

Watch until the end to hear Dr. Gelb identify what he believes is the single biggest misconception about eye health.

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This episode is intended for education only and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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