Podcast 41: Community Q&A
The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne - Ein Podcast von Dr. Sam Berne - Holistic Eye Health

This episode answers questions related to glaucoma, macular degeneration, scar tissue, retinal detachment, macular wrinkle, and macular hole. Question 1 0:20 - 6:36 I have been diagnosed with Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma in both eyes. The pressure is high and they have prescribed Lumigan .01%...dosage 1 drop in each eye before bed. I will go back in 2 weeks and possibly have Laser. Do you have any recommendations? Question 2 6:37 - 10:02 I have an elevated eye pressure of 28, and I am stressed out. I must lower my eye pressure naturally, and the research I find is not satisfactory, and its always eye drops, laser, or surgery. There must be a way for our body to make this adjustment. My eye health is normal with no damage, and I want to desperately keep it that way other than the pressure. I would love your help, Question 3 10:02 - 13:41 My ophthalmology appt yesterday shows nonexudative AMD, bilateral, early dry stage. Epithelial ingrowth was something new. Apparently not unusual following Lasik surgery but, mine was in 2000. My personal plan is to use far red light 4 or 5 times a week, increase consumption of egg yolks and dark leafy greens, continue a high-quality eye supplement and do your exercises. I go back in 6 weeks. Should there be a difference/improvement in that time? Am I missing something? I’m in Minnesota or I would be in your office ASAP! Thanks for any help or encouragement you can offer. Question 4 13:41 - 17:39 I have a lot of scar tissue on my left eye, causing blindness-I have had this since 2001-had a detached retina. Would you know if MSM eye drops (or any of your other ones) has the ability to disintegrate, cut up, kill off, delete and/or any other word you would like to use, to get rid of scar tissue? Question 5 17:39 - 19:11 Is there anything that can be done to get rid of scar tissue after retina replacement? Question 6 19:11 - 21:39 My mother in law has Macular Degeneration. Going blind but not there yet. In mid-seventies. I believe the body heals itself given the proper environment including nutrients. I'm not sure I can teach an old dog new tricks like new eating habits. So where shall I begin? Love to bring her to you, but she's in South Bend IN. Question 7 21:39 - 24:20 I have been diagnosed with a macular wrinkle in one eye and a macular hole in the other that causes double vision as the axis of the waviness intersect. Prisms aren't correcting the problem. Is there anything else available to help with this problem?