Rudrani Banik, M.D.

Rudrani Banik, M.D. Dr. Rani Banik is an Integrative Ophthalmologist. She helps people prevent blindness naturally without the use of drugs or surgery.

She believes that blindness can be prevented through eye-smart nutrition and lifestyle choices. Ophthalmology, Nutrition, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine

02/21/2026

RECIPE BELOW👇🏽
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This recipe is ready under 10 minutes, only 4 ingredients and packed full of flavour and nutrients. You simply have to try it!

INGREDIENTS

▪️1 tbsp chilli oil
▪️1 tbsp harissa/tomato purée
▪️250g chickpeas
▪️2 eggs

To serve: mashed avocado on toast

METHOD

▪️In a frying pan over medium heat some chilli oil. Add in your harissa paste/tomato puree and chickpeas. Mix well. Cook for a few minutes, then make 2 wells in the chickpeas.
▪️Pour in your egg into each well
▪️Cover the pan and cook until your eggs are to your desired taste

02/20/2026

What Exactly Does the Retina Do for Your Vision?

The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that converts images into signals sent to the brain. Without it, vision wouldn’t be possible.

Understanding retinal health is key to preventing conditions like AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.


Link: https://www.drranibanik.com/theeyeqpodcast/61

02/19/2026

Feast your eyes on these Eye-Healthy “Brownies”

Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt
- 1.5 cups cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sweetener of choice
- chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
- Bake sweet potato to soften and mash
- Mix together eggs, yogurt, cocoa powder, sweetener
- Blend mixture with sweet potato
- Pour into cupcake tray or baking dish
- Top with chocolate chips (optional)
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

- Enjoy! 😍

💕Dr Rani Banik

02/19/2026

What Is Early Dry AMD—and Can It Be Slowed?

Early dry macular degeneration often begins with small drusen deposits under the retina. Many patients have no noticeable symptoms at this stage.

The good news? Early detection allows time to focus on lifestyle, targeted nutrients, and close monitoring to help protect long-term vision.


Link: https://www.drranibanik.com/theeyeqpodcast/61

02/18/2026

👁️😂 Reminds me of so many of my patients!

Seriously though, as an eye doctor, I still have soooo many questions…

👀 How do you clean your eyelids?

👀 How do you prevent your eyes from getting scratches (aka corneal abrasions)?

👀 How do you see??

Can anyone help answer these mysteries of the universe?

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02/18/2026

How Does the Amsler Grid Help Detect Macular Degeneration Early?

The Amsler grid is a simple at-home tool used to monitor central vision changes. Wavy lines, missing spots, or distortions can signal early macular damage.

Daily self-checks combined with routine eye exams can help catch progression before significant vision loss occurs.


Link: https://www.drranibanik.com/theeyeqpodcast/61

02/18/2026

↗️ SHARE to raise awareness of this potentially life-threatening neurovascular condition.

Dilated, tortuous, and arterialized episcleral vessels…

A pulsating dark mass in the superior orbit…

What do you think the diagnosis is? Put your answer in the comments below.👇🏼

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02/17/2026

Which vitamin deficiency is this white spot on the eye a sign of?

Comment your answer below👇🏼

For extra points, what’s the name of the white spot? 🧐

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02/17/2026

↗️ SHARE this eye food, not your ordinary potato

Purple potatoes get their color from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that help protect the retina, support blood flow to the eyes, and calm inflammation linked to

- macular degeneration
- glaucoma risk, and
- digital eye strain

Color matters when it comes to eye nutrition, and deeper purple means more protective compounds.

My favorite easy roasted version:
• Purple potatoes, chopped
• Olive oil
• Paprika + dill w**d + thyme
• Sea salt
• Roast at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until crispy outside, tender inside

Simple. Delicious. Eye-supportive.

If your plate isn’t colorful, your eyes may be missing key nutrients.

Save this for your next grocery run—and eat for your vision.

💜🥔 Dr. Rani Banik

02/17/2026

Do Blue Eyes Increase Your Risk of Macular Degeneration?

Lighter eye color may be associated with slightly higher sensitivity to light-related damage due to lower melanin levels in the retina.

While eye color alone doesn’t determine your future, UV protection, nutrition, and regular exams become even more important if you have light-colored eyes.


Link: https://www.drranibanik.com/theeyeqpodcast/61

Even Presidents can have serious eye diseases. 👀🇺🇸🇺🇸 Abraham LincolnHistorical photographs suggest Lincoln had strabismu...
02/16/2026

Even Presidents can have serious eye diseases. 👀🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Abraham Lincoln
Historical photographs suggest Lincoln had strabismus, likely a vertical deviation (hypertropia). One eye appears misaligned, yet he functioned without known visual limitation.

🇺🇸 Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt had poor eyesight from childhood and wore thick glasses. Later in life, he became blind in one eye after a boxing injury, likely due to traumatic retinal damage, possibly a retinal detachment.

🇺🇸 Woodrow Wilson
Wilson suffered sudden vision loss in one eye from a retinal vascular occlusion (most consistent with central retinal vein occlusion). The eye can be an early warning sign of systemic vascular disease like uncontrolled blood pressure.

🇺🇸 James Buchanan
Buchanan’s eyes had 2 different refractive errors, leading to him closing one eye or cocking his head to see properly. This resulted in what observers called a persistent eye twitch or winking motion. This is a reminder that uncorrected vision can impact daily function, even at the highest levels of leadership.

🇺🇸 Ronald Reagan
Reagan had poor vision throughout life (likely severe myopia), and was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) later in life, resulting in progressive central vision loss.

Strabismus.
Traumatic retinal injury.
Retinal vascular occlusion.
Macular degeneration.
Myopia.
Anisometropia.

Vision problems do not discriminate — not even in the Oval Office.

Regular comprehensive eye exams matter.

Comment VISION if you’d like my free guide:
“3 Things You Must Do to Avoid Vision Loss & Blindness.”

🇺🇸 👁️ Dr. Rani Banik
America’s Integrative Eye Doctor

Are Anti-VEGF Injections the Best Treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration?Anti-VEGF injections are the gold standard for ...
02/16/2026

Are Anti-VEGF Injections the Best Treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration?

Anti-VEGF injections are the gold standard for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These medications work by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage under the retina—helping stabilize, and sometimes even improve, vision when started early.

While highly effective, treatment requires ongoing monitoring and repeated injections. Risks are uncommon but can include infection, inflammation, or temporary discomfort. Understanding the benefits, realistic expectations, and long-term commitment involved empowers patients to protect their central vision with confidence.



Link: https://www.drranibanik.com/post/anti-vegf-injections-for-wet-macular-degeneration-benefits-risks-and-what-patients-should-know

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