January 17, 2019 - EyeClarity Podcast
This episode covers questions about slowing progression of cataracts and glaucoma, anisometriopia, glaucoma medications, marfan syndrome, and accommodative esotropia.
Question 1
0:00 – 10:37
I have been told that I have an early cataract developing, due to head trauma from a car accident years ago. I also have high eye pressure, but not high enough to use prescription glaucoma eye drops. Both conditions are in left eye only.
What products and advice would you suggest to prevent progression?
Question 2
10:37 – 19:59
Dear Dr. Sam: I was recently diagnosed with Anisometropia and wondered if you had addressed this in any of your podcasts?
I see double on horizontals, more than verticals, but I am not sure if that is from my astigmatism? Many thanks!
Question 3
19:59 – 25:28
I would like your insight into glaucoma and the medications that are prescribed for this condition. I am concerned how the glaucoma medications interact with asthma medications. Thanks for your help.
Question 4
25:28 – 32:04
I am dealing with glaucoma in both eyes. I am 72. I am currently using Pilocarpine 2%, Combigan and Travatan in both eyes.
I did two mono-fruit fasts this past year using red grapes. My pressure reduced by 7 points, enough to ward off the surgeon who wanted to install stents in my eyes.
I presently do intermittent fasting and use a totally balanced green shake for one of my meals.
Do you suggest anything that could reduce my use of the three drugs in my eyes? I am physically active and not overweight, so that is in my favor!
Question 5
32:04 – 40:50
Hello Dr.Berne: I was wondering if you have any experience with the eyes of patients with Marfan syndrome – particularly with dislocated lenses? Thank you.
Question 6
40:50 – 51:56
My 41-year-old son was diagnosed with Accommodative Esotropia.
One of his complaints is that he is seeing double. The local eye doctor says my son shouldn’t wear his eyeglass prescription, but I notice that his cross-eyed .condition appears worse after glasses are taken off.
Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for any advice.
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