The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

Auteur(s): Dr. Sam Berne - Holistic Eye Health
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  • Welcome to The Berne Podcast, a thought-provoking and informative journey with Dr. Sam Berne, an expert behavioral optometrist, and holistic health practitioner. Delve deep into the world of functional vision, eye wellness, and natural solutions for common and complex vision issues. Each episode explores Dr. Berne’s unique physical vision therapy protocols, integrating natural and holistic techniques to improve eye health, enhance vision, and support overall well-being. Whether you’re curious about functional vision therapy, seeking non-invasive ways to care for your eyes, or want to learn more about natural approaches to eye health, this podcast offers valuable insights for practitioners and individuals alike. Join Dr. Berne for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice that will inspire you to see the world in a whole new way—naturally and holistically.
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  • Eyeglass Prescriptions Are Like a Drug

    Eyeglass Prescriptions Are Like a Drug
    Nov 25 2024
    Keywords myopia, eye strain, reduced prescription, vision correction, eye health, nearsightedness, eye muscles, prescription glasses, vision therapy, eye fatigue Summary In this episode, Dr. Sam Berne addresses a common concern regarding myopia and the adjustment to reduced prescriptions. He explains the physiological and psychological factors contributing to eye strain and muscle tension when transitioning to a less strong prescription. Dr. Berne emphasizes the importance of understanding the habits that lead to eye strain and offers practical advice for easing into new prescriptions, ultimately highlighting the potential benefits of reduced prescriptions for improving overall eye health. Takeaways Reduced prescriptions can reveal underlying eye muscle tension. Eye strain is often a result of habitual squinting and straining. Adjusting to a reduced prescription requires patience and practice. Wearing a less strong prescription can improve distance vision over time. Overcorrection in eye exams can lead to unnecessary strain. Prescription glasses can have side effects similar to medication. Understanding your prescription is key to managing eye health. Children may need guidance to adapt to new prescriptions. Chronic eye issues may improve with reduced prescriptions. Awareness of eye habits is crucial for better vision. Sound Bites "Any prescription that you wear is like a drug." Chapters 00:00 Understanding Myopia and Reduced Prescriptions 02:56 The Impact of Eye Strain and Muscle Tension 04:54 Adjusting to New Prescriptions and Habits Hey everybody, it's Dr. Sam and I'd like to welcome you to the podcast. So I received a question from a mom who I'm working with her son who's got nearsightedness. This is a very interesting question. So I gave him a prescription that reduces his myopia and she said that he's having a hard time adjusting to the prescription that is creating eye strain and his eye muscles hurt and she wants to know Sam Berne (00:30.71) what she can do to tell him to get used to the prescription. Well, it's interesting because when you're presented with a reduced prescription, your eyes should relax. Basically, any reduced prescription is saying, can I let go with my muscles and can I release and relax? Sam Berne (00:56.694) Now in this particular case, there's two possible scenarios going on. The first is that and this is very common with people that start wearing reduced prescriptions. They start feeling their eye muscles more and they start feeling this area. Whereas before it was very a very unrealized area, meaning they had no awareness of it. And so when you wear something that's less tight, Sam Berne (01:26.402) Guess what happens all of that tightness that you've absorbed over years of the strong prescription. You feel that so it's showing you what's already there. It's not causing it, but the relaxation potential is showing you the tension that you've been carrying for a long time. The second part of this is Sam Berne (01:54.921) It's not the prescription that's causing the eye tension. It's the attitude and habits that we bring to the prescription that creates the eye tension. So this means that we're so used to having it clear that when we're given a softer prescription and it's a little on the soft blurry side, we immediately want to get rid of it by squinting and straining. Sam Berne (02:23.595) So we're back to our old habits again. Sam Berne (02:28.321) Yeah, exactly. So the reduced prescription is going to confront the habit of you wanting to squint and strain and muscle it. So what I told the mother is just invite the child to wear this reduced prescription at near at the 14 inches, maybe maybe 20 inches at the most. But don't try to wear it in the distance for now. Sam Berne (02:56.171) I mean the prescription was prescribed for near vision to begin with and it can be a big jump and kind of disorienting if you get this reduced p...
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  • Dr. Berne’s Interview on KKCR, Kauai

    Dr. Berne’s Interview on KKCR, Kauai
    Nov 14 2024
    Keywords holistic eye care, vision improvement, eye health tips, behavioral optometry, Sam Berne, eye exercises, nutrition for eyes, blue light protection, workshops, private sessions summary In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sam Berne shares his insights on holistic eye care, emphasizing the importance of daily habits for maintaining eye health. He discusses the impact of nutrition, sunlight, and eye exercises, while also highlighting his workshops and private sessions aimed at personalized care. The discussion also touches on the effects of screen time on vision and the significance of blue light protection. takeaways • Dr. Sam Berne is a behavioral optometrist with a holistic approach. • Morning sunlight is crucial for resetting circadian rhythms. • A diet rich in colorful vegetables supports eye health. • Eye exercises can enhance circulation and oxygenation in the eyes. • Light is essential for overall health and energy fields. • Social media has expanded Dr. Berne's reach to a global audience. • Workshops are tailored to individual goals and health needs. • Private sessions focus on treating the root causes of vision problems. • Blue light from screens can negatively affect eye health. • The Palm Hum exercise is beneficial for relaxation and eye care Sound Bites • "Get some morning sunlight." • "Light is a food, don't be afraid of it." • "Blue light can dry your eyes out." • "It's the Palm Hum by Dr. Sam." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Welcome Back to Kauai 01:59Understanding Holistic Eye Care 04:59Daily Habits for Eye Health 08:57Exploring Sam's Books and Workshops 11:55Private Sessions and Personalized Care 16:00The Impact of Screens on Eye Health Here for my interview on KKCR, Public Radio Kauai. I was here about a year and a half ago and back again with my friend Tracy Shavarone, who's gonna have me on and interview me. So stay tuned. to Dr. Sam Berne. Aloha Sam. Aloha. So nice to see you in person. I know we're face to face. We're face to face. Eye to eye. Welcome back to Kauai. Yeah, feels great to be here. We just had 15 inches of snow in Santa Fe so nice to be in the tropics. Isn't that kind of unusual to have that much snow this early? Well it used to be with climate change you know we're getting that much snow but back in the 90s yeah we used to get that kind of snow end of October beginning in November what a blessing you know it lowers the fire risk and Anyway, it's great to be here in the humidity. was mentioning I was in New Mexico in October and it was very, very dry. I definitely had to put lotion on my skin. It is a high desert environment. I have to warn people about that. It was so beautiful. Mexico is just spectacular. It really is the land of enchantment. really is and so much space there, open land, great hiking, nature, Chaco Canyon and all those magical places. Sam Berne (01:34.765) Well, and of course, kawaii has its own magic, which brings you back. I know it's like a magnet that keeps bringing me back. So for those of you who have never met Dr. Sam Byrne, I'm going to have him like introduce himself. But he's the author of many books and he is a holistic, I would say a holistic eye doctor. I don't know if that's what you would consider yourself, but. Yes, well I'm a behavioral optometrist, doctor of optometry, but I have studied many different healing modalities and my mission is to help people regain their eyesight if it's deteriorating, improve their vision as they get older, work with kids with learning problems and the spectrum disorders, autism, the ADD, there's a very big vision component. to it, traumatic brain injury, people that want to reduce their prescriptions. So I've devoted my career, you know, it's four decades, and still going strong, helping people with their health and their vision. But you do use it well, except your holistic approaches. Yeah, well, know, when listeners, you go to the eye doctor and they give you a s...
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    22 min
  • Beyond Central Vision: Improving Periphery with Binasal Tapes

    Beyond Central Vision: Improving Periphery with Binasal Tapes
    Nov 9 2024
    Keywords binasal tapes, vision therapy, eye health, neuroplasticity, peripheral vision, double vision, lazy eye, visual coordination, stress relief, alternative therapies Summary In this conversation, Dr. Sam Berne discusses the concept and application of binasal tapes, a technique used in vision therapy. He shares his experiences and the origins of this method, highlighting its benefits for various visual issues such as double vision and lazy eye. The discussion emphasizes the importance of peripheral vision and how binaural tapes can help in enhancing visual coordination and relaxation, especially under stress. Takeaways • Binasal tapes are used to enhance peripheral vision. • The technique was taught to Dr. Sam by Dr. Ellis Edelman. • Binasal tapes can help with double vision and lazy eye. • The eyes are connected to the brain's mapping through visual input. • Using these tapes can lead to profound visual relaxation. • Stress affects vision and can lead to tunneling of sight. • Binasal tapes provide a reference point for better vision. • The technique is beneficial for patients with TBI. • Neuroplasticity plays a role in how we perceive vision. • The method is a gentle nudge to engage peripheral vision. Sound Bites • "These tapes help you in that process." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Binasal Tapes 02:48 The Technique and Its Origins 06:12 Applications and Benefits of Binasal Tapes Sam Berne (00:02.222) Hey everybody, welcome to the program today. I'm on my morning walk here in the forest and I thought I'd bring you along. I received a question from a listener on what are binasal tapes and how do they work? So think about a pair of glasses and on the inside part of the glasses like on the we call it the nasal part or the nose part. We actually apply about one inch of tape on either side of the lenses. So you've got it on your right and the left and you have this tape in the middle. So it's by the nose, it's by the nasal, it's by the sinus. We call these bi-nasal tapes. What are these and how do they work? Well, I have to rewind and I want to give many of my mentors kudos for sharing this with me. One of my former partners, Dr. Ellis Edelman. I was in practice with him for five years in Newtown square, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. And when I started working with Dr. Edelman, I had just graduated the gazelle Institute and Dr. Edelman was a graduate of the Gazelle Institute, except he had graduated about 40 years before I did. So he had a lot of experience and I thought this would be a good place to apprentice. so I began my practice in his office. I started renting space from him and it's kind of hard to get patients. took a while. We were in a very conservative area of the main line of Philadelphia. Sam Berne (01:51.598) And people were not open at that time to alternative therapies. This was in the mid 1980s, but I hung out, hung in there with it and slowly and surely I began to attract my practice, my patients, and I built it up quite successfully, which I sold at the end of 1989 and moved out here to New Mexico. in 1990 and started a practice in 1992. Just to give you some orientation. One of the techniques that dr. Edelman taught me was how to work with people either who over focused or tunneled their vision. And you know, when you tunnel your vision, you exclude your peripheral vision. One of that has to do with myopia. where you just tighten up your vision and you you narrow it. So that would be one place where you might want to say, okay, how can we enhance your peripheral vision? Another application that we would see is double vision. So with the two eyes weren't working together how to work with this and then of course the third situation would be if somebody had a crossed eye or a even a wandering eye or they had lazy eye. So one I saw more clearly than the other. So he showed me this technique where you put black tape on the inside part of both l...
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    9 min

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