We live in a screen-dominated world, with most Americans spending 7 to 9 hours a day staring at devices. The result? Digital eye strain is now an epidemic, causing blurred vision, headaches, and even fueling a surge in nearsightedness—especially in children. But you don’t have to sacrifice your eyesight for technology. Dr. Rudrani Banik shares five simple ways to protect your eyes and keep your vision sharp in the digital age. In this interview your audience will gain practical insights on how to improve their eye health that will also be shared at The Eye Health Summit, a free, global event taking place on May 1–7 coinciding with National Healthy Vision Month. This summit, hosted by Dr. Rani, will feature more than 35 expert-led discussions on topics from eye strain and ocular nutrition to cutting-edge advancements in eye health. At the summit, participants will learn practical strategies to help safeguard their vision now and for the future.
EP 1,238B - Screen Time Surge: Unseen Eye Damage (at any age)
Dr. Rudrani Banik (Dr. Rani) Founder and medical director of EnVision Health NYC
Dr. Rudrani Banik, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in an integrative approach to vision health and author of, “Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z,” and “Dr Rani's Visionary Kitchen.” She is also a fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist. Banik is the founder of EnVision Health NYC, a concierge practice specializing in eye health, neurological conditions, and migraine headaches. She is associate professor of ophthalmology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and co-director of the neuro-ophthalmology service. Banik is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Exam Development Committee and contributes to setting the standards for board certification. She has committed herself to more than a decade of training at some of the finest medical institutions like Johns Hopkins and Brown University, allowing her to author numerous articles and present at national and international meetings. Banik has been called on as an expert on multiple media outlets including, The New York Times, “Good Morning America,” “CBS Evening News,” TODAY.com, and The Washington Post. She has been voted New York Magazine’s Best Doctor and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year from 2017-2025. Banik is the founder of “The Eye Health Summit,” a global patient-centered event dedicated to integrative eye health.
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