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The North American Solar Eclipse of 2024- Vision Safety Tips from a Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Enjoy the North American Solar Eclipse of 2024 by following Dr Rani Banik's Eye Safety Tips.
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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Macular Degeneration Risk Factors
Although the causes of age-related macular degeneration are complex, many of the risk factors can be controlled. Some of the risk...
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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What Are The Symptoms of Macular Degeneration?
During the early stages of AMD, small drusen or waste deposits are noticeable on the surface of the retina.
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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How Does Ultraviolet Light and Blue Light Worsen Macular Degeneration?
Ultraviolet and Blue light ultraviolet light is the part of the spectrum of invisible light below 286nm to 400nm. This portion of the...
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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What is Integrative Ophthalmology?
Conventional medicine refers to traditional Western medicine. In this approach, diseases are compartmentalized.
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Aug 21, 20215 min read
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What Is The Difference Between Dry and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
“Dry” Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Dry AMD is experienced by approximately 90% of people who have AMD. Dry AMD is a condition...
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Jan 16, 20212 min read
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What Exactly Is Macular Degeneration? And What Does It Look Like In The Eye?
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in the world. It has two forms- dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration occurs when...
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Jan 13, 20211 min read
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration – How Is It Diagnosed?
Age-related macular degeneration can be diagnosed during an eye exam. Your ophthalmologist may have you look at an Amsler grid. This 20x...
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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Why The Whites Of Your Eyes May Be Discolored
The white part of the eye that serves as a protective layer is called the sclera, which covers over 80% of the eyeball’s surface.
Rudrani Banik, M.D.
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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