The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

Question 1: “Hi Dr. Berne, what can I just had a stroke in the optic nerve. Can you offer some advice?” Question 2: “I have recurring eyelid cysts. What are your thoughts on causation?” Question 3: “What can I do if I get broken blood vessels?” Link to 2013 article that I mentioned which was published in Clinical Ophthalmology on subconjunctival hemorrhages in the eye. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...

Question 1: “Regarding HDL levels – is there a correlation between higher levels and macular degeneration? I’ve read only about the risk of Non-HDL levels. Do you have an opinion about this?” Question 2: “Dr Berne, what do you think about syntonic phototherapy? Is it helpful? If yes, can it be done at home? I came across a great practitioner but it costs $15k to undergo the vision therapy &#...

Please note, if you have listened to the podcast, you qualify for a 10% discount on all products on Dr. Berne’s Webstore. When you check out, enter the code: Eyes1 Link to webstore: https://www.drsamberne.com/our-products/ You also receive free shipping for orders over $50 Question 1: “I saw your post on homeopathic glasses. Can you go into more detail in what you mean by homeopathic lenses?” Ques...

Question 1: “I have a question for you… I have a baby daughter (just turned 1), and she goes cross eyed sometimes. It seems like she is playing, because she kind of zones out for a few seconds smiling and laughing often when doing it, and then her eyes go back to normal. We haven’t thought anything of it (and figured it will be something she just grows out of). But I wanted to check wi...

Question 1:  How does the diagnosis Nystagmus affect my vision?  Question 2:  Why do I include green tea in my eye vitamin?  3. What are the best things I can do to prepare for cataract surgery? And what are the best things I can to heal after the surgery.

Question 1: “I’ve been dealing with dizziness and a loss of a sense of balance for over two years. I feel like the eye doctors don’t look beyond eyes and the other doctors I’ve seen don’t look at eyes at all.  I have hyperopia and amblyopia which resulted in esotropia as a child. I haven’t had any surgeries. I’ve been experiencing double vision more often lately...

Question 1: Betty: “Can you suggest some natural remedies for cataracts? I have developed a cataract in my right eye.” Question 2: I have been diagnosed with Open Angle Glaucoma. I don’t like taking the drops. What can you recommend? Link to study on Coleus and eye pressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4487936/ Question 3: “I have been diagnosed with vertigo and vestibular insuffi...

Q 1: “Dr Sam, I have a Glutathione  and B12 deficiencies which I think has caused my eyefloaters is this possible?”  Q2: “Is there a cure for freckles in the back of the eye?”

In this episode I answer questions on eyelid blisters, how to negotiate a reduced astigmatism prescription with your eye doctor, and what to do to improve a corneal condition called Keratoconus.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Dee Blanco, a holistic veterinarian and we discuss COVID-19, Vaccinations, and holistic pet health. Dr. Blanco can be reached at www.drdeeblanco.com

In this episode, I interview  Joshua Townshend-Zellner.   He has been involved in the theatre, film and the entertainment industry for over 25 years as a writer, actor, producer and director.  He has trained with many luminaries of the International Theatre scene including; Ron Sossi, Yoshi Oida, George Shandoff, Osentinsky, Ryszard Cieslak. Joshua has blended his worlds of Theatre & Improvisa...

Question 1: Arlene: “What is your opinion of Lipo vision drops?”  Question 2: “What is the relationship between dyslexia and vision?”  Visit Dr. Sam’s Videoblog link:  https://www.drsamberne.com/?s=dyslexia Question 3: Ben: “I’ve been experiencing dizziness during these long Zoom meetings following the Coronavirus social distancing.  I’m a graduate student and an intern, and I’ve started using rea...

Question 1: “Hi Dr. Berne! I have followed your podcast and have loved everything you have said. I had a concussion when I was little and never understood why I had a hard time reading. Now, I am doing vision therapy but I also have OCD. I was wondering if you know anything about OCD and the eyes. I am always worried about having tension in my eyes and I am constantly aware about it giving me anxi...

Question 1 from Kristy: “Hi Dr. Sam, I am a 43-year-old female who has been dealing with floaters for the past 3 years. I had been working with a functional medicine doctor for 2 years prior to developing floaters in order to regulate low thyroid after the birth of my second son. Since developing floaters, I also have additional issues such as seeing black and white objects, sparkles when looking...

” I tell everyone about you because holistic eye care is very foreign in NECT and this tri-state area. My cranial nerves have been greatly affected by acute and chronic lyme and mycoplasma. I even required early cataract surgery before I self tested positive for lyme as traditional testing is <50% accurate and manipulated. I used a home phlebotomist and Vibrant Wellness, CA testing. I no...

Question 1 from Allyson: “I have had dry eyes for a few months with some trouble driving at night. I also have astigmatism in my left eye. I think some of my symptoms improve with beta carotene, like carrot juice. What else would you recommend that I can do from home? I’d like to rely on diet as much as possible.  I am working on whole body detox with magnesium baths, sauna, and red light th...

Question 1: What are your thoughts on Hypochlorous Acid? Question 2: I have droopy eyelids and want to know if there is a non surgical way to lift them. I have used products and actually egg whites to try and lift them but no success. Do you recommend laser technique to be able to tighten that skin above my eyes or is surgery my only option. Thanks for your input which I truly appreciate. Question...

In this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 3 of his presentation.

n this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 2 of his presentation.

In this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 2 of his presentation.

In this podcast, Dr. Sam gives a presentation on Eyes, Vision, and Somatic Movement at a Continuum Movement teacher’s training in Florida. This is part 1 of his presentation.

In this special podcast, I give my friend a session over lunch. She is suffering presbyopia, which is a vision condition where we need reading glasses to see the print clearly. But as we unpack the session, some of the deeper reasons come out on why she needs to wear reading glasses in the first place. I also bring in the philosophy of Continuum Movement, a healing movement practice that helps us...

Question 1:  Karen from North Carolina, 0-12:25 Hello Dr. Berne.  First, I want to thank you for all of the wonderful, hopeful and extremely helpful information you give out to all of us who have eye disease. I look forward to listening to every one of your podcasts. Six weeks ago I was diagnosed with an eye virus and Meibomian gland dysfunction. (I had a cold for 2 weeks and also got so...

Question 1: 0-19:25 Marge from North Carolina “Hi Dr. Berne! I’d love to ask if you have any comments, advice or ideas on how to help with Tinnitus? I’ve had severe anxiety for 35+ years now and have tried so many things over the years, including the Alpha-Stim device. Started using the Alpha-Stim in July of 2019, and by early August, I had developed Tinnitus! Immediately stopped using...

In this podcast, I have a conversation with colleague, behavioral optometrist and doctor of oriental medicine practitioner, Dr. Marc Grossman. We touch on a variety of topics including mentors we share, how to heal trauma in the eyes, and Dr. Grossman’s new book, Natural Eye Care.. You can reach Dr. Grossman directly at: drgrossman2020@gmail.com