April 4, 2020 - EyeClarity Podcast
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 up at the blue sky or seeing bright spots in my glasses when the sunlight hits them, etc. I have been to numerous eye doctors, as recent as a month ago, and they all say my vision is perfect.
With that said, I do think I have genetic predisposition for macular degeneration, but I have read some things from doctors who say fish oil and high dose vitamins can hurt your vision. And others say they will help your vision. There is SO much confusing evidence out there. So, with that background:
- When working with a functional medicine doctor to heal gut dysbiosis, is it ok to take high quality supplements, protein powders with high doses of vitamins, to get the gut healed without worrying about negative eye effects? What are your thoughts as I know you often talk about healing the gut being critical to eye health. So, what are your recommendations on working with a functional medicine person in relationship to eye health and taking high vitamin doses, etc.? Any factors to consider? (All supplements are prescribed based on high-quality testing).
- All functional medicine doctors want to give high doses of fish oil, and I have read contrasting info that fish oil can even be dangerous… what is your take on these supplements in relationship to eye health?
- Also, how can you incorporate mindfulness into eye healing so that someone can “believe” that they can heal? There are so many negative diagnosis and doctors who say you can’t do anything… so it is easy to believe that you can’t heal especially if you have tried for many years unsuccessfully. What would you say to someone about how to find hope and practice mindfulness in the midst of a society that tells us we can’t heal?
- What are your thoughts on having a vision teacher to get out of glasses? Any recommendations around the country that you trust? I have recently started your eye exercises that you have posted online, so wondering if this is enough or better to work with someone locally?
- Also, if you practice eye exercises, is it better to wear glasses lower than your prescription — like Bates said to not wear your glasses again… this is hard to do in today’s society. What do you recommend? Thank you so much. Link to my protocol for macular degeneration: https://www.drsamberne.com/?s=macular+degeneration
Question 2 from Kathryn: “I am interested in reducing the level of pressure on my right eye. It was recommended that Kaiser pierce my eye with a laser to reduce the pressure, and I did not. also, can you make recommendations for reducing the dependency on glasses or contacts.”
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