Podcast 60: Community Q&A

This episode answers questions related to Yag laser surgery, color blindness, NIR light treatment, eye pressure, and the connection between seeing and hearing as it relates to myopia. Question 1 2:26 - 7:22 I have corneal scarring from an injury 20 years ago.  I recently had cataract surgery in that eye, but now I have to get Yag laser surgery to remove a secondary cataract. What can I do to minimize haziness that has worsened, if Yag does not help? Can I ask for a contact lens? Question 2 7:22 - 10:17 I've been searching your website for any tips for color blindness or color deficiency. Maybe there is nothing? Thanks! Question 3 10:17 - 18:25 I have dry AMD - the left eye is very severe, and the right eye better but seems to be getting worse. I had NIR light treatment recommended but feel a bit uncertain about using it. What is your opinion about NIR light for AMD? I am following all your recommendations regarding diet, supplements, and MSM eyedrops. Thank you! Question 4 18:25 - 25:53 In September 2018 I quit eating sugar, because I read it can cause Alzheimer's and now I've read it can deplete a person's eyes of nutrients. Do you believe this? Two weeks ago I had a stent put in my left eye which worked, but then the skin pulled away on one side, and it was taken out and overnight and the hole closed up, and pressure shot up to 70. The doctor stuck my eye 3 times in one day to get it down to 16 and my eye hurt so bad that I started throwing up when I got home. In the morning I see her again. She is talking about more surgery. What do you think about surgery? Question 5 25:53 - 32:24 Hello Dr. Sam, Please explain the seeing and hearing connection. Are their exercises and/or lifestyle changes to stop hearing loss? I’ve had hearing exams and certain pitches don’t register. I am fearful of getting started with hearing aids. I’ve been told they last a few years then it’s time to get a stronger pair. This strategy sounds too much like getting prescriptions changed on eyeglasses. Please share any insights/directions How do we encourage new eyelash growth?  Thank you so much! Question 6 32:24 - 39:09 Dear Dr.Berne: My right eye power is -4.25 and left eye power is -3.25. I'm 16 years old and I am asking if I can get rid of myopia totally by these eye exercises? Should I take off the glasses when I am at indoor and seeing nearer objects? Will my eyes get worse if I don't wear glasses at seeing far objects? Thank you.