The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

Today’s show is about a 10-year-old child who’s been diagnosed with a condition called strabismus. So this is for all you parents out there who are frustrated when you go to the regular eye doctor and are looking for alternatives. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS reflex, moro reflex, ball, called, primitive reflexes,...

Navigating a vision exam can be hard, depending on your doctor. So I want to share some tips on how to make the process work for you. I’ll share what to look for in an eye exam and how to slow down the process, so you know you’re getting the prescription that’s right for you. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWOR...

This is a presentation I gave to a group of occupational therapists on how vision relates to our nervous system, trauma, and our consciousness. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS astigmatism, prisms, reflex, child, eye, primitive reflexes, peripheral vision, vestibular, test, prescription, breathing, vestibular stimulation, van or...

Macular Degeneration is a growing problem that more and more people are dealing with. So, I wanted to share this session I did recently where I share my protocol for dealing with Macular Degeneration and how you can build up your macula health to help mitigate problems down the road. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS macula,...

Ocular Melanoma in the eyes is a very rare but serious form of cancer that I want to discuss today. It develops in the cells that produce pigment. Today I will cover how it forms, what to look out for, and what steps you can take to treat it. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . Wed, 7/20 11:06PM • 13:48 SUMMARY KEYWORDS eye, melanoma, called, docto...

Cataracts affect a growing number of people, and many factors can contribute to this. I have found that adding certain specific antioxidants can reduce cataract formation and, in some cases, eliminate it altogether. But they don’t work for everyone. So today, I wanted to talk to those who aren’t seeing results with my approach and discuss why this might be and how you can move forward....

LASIK surgery is becoming more and more common. So today I want to talk about an article that came out discussing the side effects people have when they get LASIK and weigh the pros and cons of the surgery with you. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . Article: Blurred Vision, Burning Eyes: This Is a Lasik Success? SUMMARY KEYWORDS LASIK surgery, ey...

Today we are going to cover my heavy metal detox protocol using essential oils. I don’t think that toxicity levels have ever been higher. We can get exposed to heavy metals through our environment and our immune systems are obviously getting really challenged. These are causing symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, digestive issues, anxiety, hypertension, depression, memory issues, kidney...

Atropine is what we call an anticholinergic drug, which means that it blocks acetylcholine. And when you block acetylcholine, it can cause temporary paralysis in the focusing system of the eye and it also dilates the pupil. So this particular technique is used by some eye doctors in low doses, to see if you can slow down school-aged myopia. My feeling is that Atropine therapy is really another sym...

I’ve gotten a number of questions about the relationship between our eyesight and vision, and our sports performance. So today I wanted to talk about my experience with sports and how I have worked with athletes. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS sports, vision, working, play, talk, therapy, moved, camp, Herbie, flutist, pe...

Nitric Oxide is a molecule that’s produced naturally by your body and it’s important for many aspects of your health. One of the most important functions of nitric oxide is something called vasodilation. This means that the inner muscles of the blood vessels begin to widen and this increases your circulation. I want to talk about how this can be beneficial for you. Enjoy the show. If y...

Today we are talking about Amblyopia also known as Lazy Eye. It’s been a common idea that this can only be treated in childhood, but today we are going to look at research and discuss how it might be treated as you get older. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS eye, lazy eye, child, doctors, perceptual learning, lazy, created...

Double vision is something that affects a number of people, no matter their age. it can lead to issues with concentration and balance. Today I want to share how yoked prisms can help you with double vision and share where you can find this help. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS prisms, eye, creates, vision, called, prescrip...

Black Cumin Essential Oil has some truly amazing benefits. It’s an ancient plant that has been shown to be able to help support our immune health and much more. Join me to learn more about the benefits and how to use this essential oil. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS black cumin, essential oil, support, important, health...

Dark under-eye circles are a common problem. There are multiple reasons why people developed these dark under-eye circles, so we are going to take a look at why they developed and some remedies that I’ve used to reduce the darkness. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS dark circles, eyes, colostrum, congestion, remedies,...

Your liver can affect the rest of your body, including your eyes. There are many ways to build that relationship that I want to share with you today. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS liver, acupuncture, glutathione, acupuncturist, eye, meridians, talk, body, protein, macular degeneration, chinese medicine, health, pulses, fat-so...

Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a condition that’s triggered by vision deterioration that causes visual hallucinations. It isn’t well known and can be hard to diagnose, so we are going to look deeper into this eye disease today. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS eye, vision, macular degeneration, experiences, physical...

Best’s Syndrome is macular dystrophy involving part of the retina. So today we will cover what it is, what some of the symptoms are, and how you combat it. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS macular, retina, zeaxanthin, important, vision, lutein, dystrophy, omega, acid xanthine, called, physical therapy, peripheral visi...

Screen time is inevitably a part of our daily life, so I am sharing a few of my tips on how to protect your eyes while using screens and a few things you can implement to protect your vision. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS bifocals, prescriptions, exercises, screen, blue blockers, repetitive movements, wear, focusing, len...

Lesley Rubinoff joined me on the podcast and we had an amazing chat. She digs into hydration and structures water, the benefits of Silver, and Fulvic Acid. This episode is packed with amazing information, so be sure to listen and follow Lesley for more information. Lesley is a dynamic holistic practitioner who’s branded herself as ” The Holistic Bitch”™ the meaning:  be in total...

Today I want to talk about Vitamin E. You know, Vitamin E has been regarded as one of the most beneficial nutrients to support eye health. So joined me as we take a deeper look into how it works and how it can benefit your eye health. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . Further Notes on Vitamin E: Regarding eye health, vitamin E has long been regar...

As I began to learn more about the holistic approach to eye care and worked with teachers in developmental optometry. They taught me how to prescribe lenses in a way that would help people improve their vision. One of the principles that they taught me, which works very well, is to actually wear the same power of the lens in each eye, even if one is slightly blurrier. So today, I am walking you th...

I’m involved a lot with the autistic to ADD spectrum disorder community, I actually consult at a place called Kidpower. Recently, I gave a presentation on the exercise that helps improve our three-dimensional vision. 3D vision is so important because it helps us with our ability to make decisions to problem solve to see more deeply into situations. So, I wanted to share this talk with you al...

Today, I want to share three inspiring case histories, including my own. And in doing this, it may give you some inspiration and hope. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS eye, cataract, patch, doctor, reduced, nearsightedness, prescription, work, started, years, teaching, vision, sat, gave, progressive lenses, surgery, optomet...

Digital time is inevitable in life, but today I am sharing some tips on how to use your digital devices while staying healthy. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at:  www.drsamberne.com . SUMMARY KEYWORDS magnification, eyes, lens, vision, glasses, distance, called, screen, corrected, computer, reading, cervical spine, muscles, doctor, blue, light, lenses, drugstore, heada...