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Pioneering as the first-ever patient-centered summit dedicated to eye health, this summit features over 35 eye health topics with 30+ experts in ophthalmology and optometry.
Launching on day 1 of the National Healthy Vision month in May 2025, this virtual event will span over 7 days with the focus on prevention and management of common eye conditions.
Offers free access and education to all summit attendees.
Raises awareness of potentially vision threatening conditions, prevention of vision loss, maintaining function, and quality of life.
Hosted by Dr. Rani (Rudrani) Banik, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, a clinician, educator and researcher, having served as Principal Investigator for several cutting-edge clinical trials using gene therapy and nanotechnology for optic neuropathies, also best-selling author, podcast host, and social media figure.
Provides education and actionable steps to protect and preserve their vision.
Extends continued education access to underserved communities who may not otherwise have access to vision health education or providers.
Our mission is to transform vision care by blending the best of traditional ophthalmology with a holistic, patient-centered approach.
We are committed to optimizing eye health through comprehensive care that integrates cutting-edge medical expertise with proven strategies in nutrition, lifestyle modification, targeted supplementation, botanicals, and stress management.
Our goal is to empower patients with personalized solutions that address not only their visual needs but also their overall well-being. By combining advanced diagnostics, evidence-based treatments, and integrative therapies, we strive to preserve and enhance the gift of sight while promoting long-term health and vitality.
At the Eye Health Summit™, we believe that diverse voices drive meaningful change and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our speakers and audience reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. By prioritizing equity and inclusion, we create a platform where everyone—regardless of race, gender, age, ability, or socioeconomic status—feels valued and empowered to engage. Join us in championing a more inclusive future for eye health. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
The target market aligns with the summit’s mission to deliver expert-driven, accessible education on eye health, blending traditional medical advice with innovative, holistic approaches for long-term well-being.
The interested individuals are between 30 to 70 years of age who are proactive about their health and concerned about preserving or enhancing their vision. This diverse demographic includes people facing eye-related challenges, those at risk of age-related conditions, and individuals eager to learn preventative and integrative strategies for lifelong vision health.
Values:
Values holistic and integrative approaches to health. Seeks reliable, science-based information. Motivated by a desire to improve quality of life and maintain independence. Concerned about preventing or managing debilitating conditions that affect daily activities.
Challenges:
Lack of awareness about preventative care and integrative solutions. Difficulty accessing credible, consolidated information on eye health. Fear of vision loss or progression of existing conditions.
Ideal Outcomes:
Empower attendees with actionable strategies to improve and maintain vision health. Provide access to expert insights, cutting-edge treatments, and lifestyle adjustments. Foster a sense of control and confidence in managing eye health effectively.
People actively seeking preventative health solutions, including nutrition, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches.
With topics that include of nutrition for optimal vision, how stress affects eye health, and natural approach to blood sugar control, this summit offers integrative approaches to eye care appealing to this demographic.
Focused on managing and preventing vision issues in children and teens.
Topics include eye health for children, teens, and young adults, ranging from preventing eye injuries, eye strokes, degenerations, and as myopia and screen-time-related eye strain, this summit is a perfect fit for those caring for young ones.
Those experiencing digital eye strain due to prolonged screen exposure and seeking strategies to protect their eyes in a tech-heavy environment.
Topics that appeal to this segment include top foods for healthy eyes, ergonomics, exercises, and lifestyle choices for optimal eye health and eye disease prevention.
Individuals with systemic health issues like diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or hormonal imbalances that impact their vision.
Topics that appeal to this segment include treatment of most commonly encountered eye-effecting conditions such as Macular Carotenoids, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and more.
Middle-aged adults, typically aged 40–60, are beginning to notice early signs of vision changes, such as presbyopia, difficulty reading small text, or increased eye strain after screen use. Many are juggling careers, caregiving for children or aging parents, and managing their health. They are often proactive about preventive measures and interested in maintaining productivity and quality of life.
Topics that appeal to this segment include preventative strategies to slow the progression of age-related vision changes, eye strain relief from screen usage, and non-surgical solutions for near-vision challenges. They are also interested in nutritional and lifestyle adjustments to maintain long-term eye health and prevent conditions like cataracts or glaucoma from developing later in life.
Older adults, aged 60 and above, often experience more significant vision challenges, such as cataracts, glaucoma, or macular degeneration, which can impact their independence and quality of life. They may be navigating medical treatments or looking for natural approaches to preserve their vision and enjoy retirement.
Topics that appeal to this segment include the management and treatment of age-related conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye diseases. They are also drawn to integrative approaches to eye care, including natural remedies, stress management, and the latest advancements in surgical and non-invasive treatments to maintain their vision and independence.
Primary care physicians, emergency department or urgent care doctors, nurses, and technicians are often the first point of contact for patients with eye-related concerns. Participating in this summit helps bridge the knowledge gap by equipping these professionals with the tools to identify early signs of eye diseases, make timely referrals, and improve patient outcomes. This increased awareness can lead to better interdisciplinary collaboration and more comprehensive care, ultimately enhancing patient trust and satisfaction.
By participating in the summit, speakers contribute to an initiative that broadens understanding of how systemic health issues impact eye health. This benefits both patients and providers, fostering a proactive approach to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and neuro-ophthalmic disorders. With an audience eager to expand their knowledge, your participation as an expert speaker showcases your commitment to holistic healthcare and positions you as a leader in improving patient outcomes across medical disciplines.
Speaking at The Eye Health Summit™ offers a unique opportunity to support the education and development of the next generation of eye care professionals, including medical students, ophthalmology residents, optometry students, and ophthalmic technicians. This summit provides them with access to over 30 world-class experts in eye health, the latest research, and actionable insights into clinical care.
By investing in their learning, speakers who support these future leaders demonstrate their dedication to the evolution of eye care, while also increasing visibility among an audience that will soon become influential decision-makers in ophthalmology and optometry.
Refractive Error: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, & Astigmatism
Dry Eye
Eye on Inflammation: Blepharitis, Styes, Pink Eye, and Allergies
Eyes on The Sun: Risks and Benefits of Sunlight Exposure
Presbyopia: Solutions for Blurry Vision & Eye Strain
Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Macular Degeneration: Prevention and Management Strategies
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Age-Related Cosmetic Changes
Eye on Kids: The Top 3 Vision issues in Infants and Children
Eye on Myopia: Options for Controlling The Myopia Epidemic in Children and Teens
Eye on Contact Lenses: Staying Safe
Eye on Double Vision: Convergence and Divergence Insufficiency
Eye on Screens: Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain
Eye on Diabetes
Eye on Cardiovascular Disease
Eye on Neurological Conditions
Eye on Autoimmune Conditions
Eye on Migraine
Ocular Nutrition: Top 5 Foods for Healthy Eyes
Macular Carotenoids
Eye on Lifestyle Choices: Sleep, Exercise and Stress
Vision Supplements: Omegas, Astaxanthin, & More
Eye on Ergonomics
Eye Floaters, Flashes, and Retinal Detachment: 5 Things You Need To Know
Eye on Injuries: First Aid Tips, Sports Injuries, and Eye Trauma
Eye on Sudden Loss of Vision: Eye Strokes
Eye on the Cornea: Abrasions, Ulcers, and Degenerations
Eye on Herbs and Homeopathy for Eye Health
Eye on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Eye on A Natural Approach to Blood Sugar Control
Mind-Eye Connection: How Stress Affects Vision
Blinking
Palming
Pencil push-ups
Brock string
Eye yoga
Refractive Error: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, & Astigmatism
Dry Eye
Eye on Inflammation: Blepharitis, Styes, Pink Eye, and Allergies
Eyes on The Sun: Risks and Benefits of Sunlight Exposure
Presbyopia: Solutions for Blurry Vision & Eye Strain
Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Macular Degeneration: Prevention and Management Strategies
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Age-Related Cosmetic Changes
The Top 3 Vision issues in Infants and Children
Options for Controlling The Myopia Epidemic in Children & Teens
Contact Lenses: Staying Safe
Double Vision: Convergence and Divergence Insufficiency
Screens: Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain
Eye on Diabetes
Eye on Cardiovascular Disease
Eye on Neurological Conditions
Eye on Autoimmune Conditions
Eye on Migraine
Ocular Nutrition: Top 5 Foods for Healthy Eyes
Macular Carotenoids
Eye on Lifestyle Choices: Sleep, Exercise and Stress
Vision Supplements: Omegas, Astaxanthin, & More
Eye on Ergonomics
Eye Emergencies - When to Seek Immediate Attention
Eye Floaters, Flashes, and Retinal Detachment: 5 Things You Need To Know
Eye on Injuries: First Aid Tips, Sports Injuries, and Eye Trauma
Eye on Sudden Loss of Vision: Eye Strokes
Eye on the Cornea: Abrasions, Ulcers, and Degenerations
Eye on Herbs and Homeopathy for Eye Health
Eye on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Eye on A Natural Approach to Blood Sugar Control
Mind-Eye Connection: How Stress Affects Vision
Blinking
Palming
Pencil push-ups
Brock string
Eye yoga
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
1. Join the prestigious group of 30+ eye health experts: Partner with highly skilled and well-recognized specialists in the ophthalmology and optometry fields.
2. Visibility to a large and targeted audience: Speak to a highly engaged audience of health-conscious individuals, caregivers, and professionals eager to learn about eye health. With estimated 50,000 attendees, this is a unique opportunity for broad exposure and affirming your expertise.
3. Opportunity to grow your email list: Collect emails from participants via your lead magnet and nurture leads to sales.
4. Earn affiliate sales commissions: Get paid 40% on upgrade sales from your affiliate link.
5. Gain media exposure: Through collaborative efforts of all speakers, affiliates, and the host, we expect a large reach of social media and emails.
6. Serve as a goodwill ambassador in the field: Inspire trust by representing the highest standards of eye health care and education. As a speaker, you’ll contribute to advancing the public’s understanding of vision health, encouraging proactive care, and fostering innovation.
7. Raise awareness: Offer education on prevention and early detection of potentially vision threatening conditions to maintain optimal vision and quality of life.
8. Support underserved communities: As the summit provides free access to all, we aim to serve those who may not otherwise have access to vision health education or providers. We are dedicated to ensuring that our speakers and audience reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. By prioritizing equity and inclusion, we create a platform where everyone—regardless of race, gender, age, ability, income, or socioeconomic status—feels valued and empowered to engage. Let's champion a more inclusive future for eye health.
9. Partake In National Healthy Vision Month: Join us to celebrate the first week of 2025 Healthy Vision Month, May 1 to May 7. The Healthy Vision Month promotes support to people with visual concerns and impairments to access vision health education and services.
10. Foster Community & Combat Loneliness: As the United States faces an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, The Eye Health Summit™ offers a social community and connection to needed eye health resources.
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Dr. Rani (Rudrani) Banik is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional certification in integrative and functional medicine. She completed her B.A./M.D. at Brown University's prestigious eight-year Program in Liberal Medical Education, followed by an internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center, ophthalmology residency at UC Irvine, and a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute.
After training, Dr. Banik held faculty positions at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and served as Program Director in Ophthalmology at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. She then joined the full-time faculty at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, where she managed neuro-ophthalmology clinical trials. In 2017, Dr. Banik established her private practice located in Manhattan. She maintains an academic appointment as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, where she teaches, supervises residents, and serves as Principal Investigator for clinical trials.
Dr. Banik specializes in integrative strategies for eye health, combining nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements with traditional Western medical approaches. Her mission is to educate both healthcare professionals and the public about promoting vision health through nutrition and lifestyle choices. in 2023, Dr. Banik published her first book, Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z , which has been a best-seller, followed by 2 companion cookbooks. In 2024, she launched her podcast called The Eye-Q Podcast™ to help educate the public and eye care professionals about preventative strategies for eye health.
Professional Credentials:
B.A./M.D. at Brown University's School of Medicine
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Fellow of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
Member of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Exam Development Committee
Certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine (2021)
Publications:
Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles
Author of Best-Selling Book, Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z (2023)
Companion cookbooks: Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen and Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen (2023)
Recognition:
Attending of the Year Award 2005, 2010, 2014, 2017
Castle Connolly Top Doctor (annually since 2017)
New York Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology (annually since 2017)
Media:
Featured expert on Good Morning America, TODAY Online, CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, The New York Times, MindBodyGreen, The Washington Post, Insider Science, and more...
Podcast Host, The Eye-Q Podcast™
Guest expert on 85+ podcasts
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"I completely trusted everything Dr. Rani shared. For the first time, I understand about the eye, & I realize that most eye doctors don't have time (or don't take the time) to share and educate their patients."
- Tess S.
"...well organized, clear and presented in an easy to understand manner. The lifestyle and nutritional interventions helped me feel empowered to make changes right away, especially for Dry Eye, something I knew very little about. Q and A sessions were fun and engaging.
- Anne L.
"Dr. Rani was very engaging and you could see her passion for what she does. I really liked that we get a lecture, short video clips (as needed), lots of pictures to help us understand better or see exactly what her recommendations were for the eye health products and how to use them."
- Thresa G.
"The material was well presented and I love that the printable material is so comprehensive! I learned new information in each module. And the recipes are great!"
- Jeanne E.
"I've struggled with allergies and very dry eyes for a long time. Following the scientifically-based ideas, my eye allergy symptoms are much more manageable, and I'm addressing the root cause of my dry-eye instead of just relying on drops."
- Iris T.
"I found this course extremely valuable... It's filled with loads of info that you'd have to probe your eye doctor for, some of it you wouldn't even know to ask. Dr Rani is a great facilitator - she's very passionate about eye health..."
- Angela L.
The summit will take place in the first week of the National Vision Month, from May 1 to May 7, 2025. All interviews will be pre-recorded and streamed during the summit days. Interactive live sessions will also be incorporated. In addition, registrants will participate in our online community. Speakers are welcome to register and join.
This is the first summit of its kind: focusing on eye health. We emphasize both prevention and treatment of eye of common eye ailments to maintain optimal eye health.
Our goal is to empower patients with personalized solutions addressing both their visual needs and overall well-being. By combining advanced diagnostics, evidence-based treatments, and integrative therapies, we strive to preserve and enhance the gift of sight while promoting long-term health and vitality.
In addition, we aim to extend access to underserved communities who may not otherwise have access to vision health education or providers.
We aim to make the summit unlike any other: very interactive! In addition to adding gamification elements to attendee participation, we offer live panel Q&A sessions, masterclasses, and a community for members to interact.
We estimate the total reach of promotions to reach over 1,000,000. Based on that, we aim for 50,000 summit attendees.
We are very selective about the experts we bring on board the summits. All experts are highly skilled and recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. The schedule of speakers will be released in April.
Our goal for the speakers is to feature each in their respective categories without overlap of topics. Please see above section "Eye Health Topics" for the titles of talks planned.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)At the Eye Health Summit, we believe that diverse voices drive meaningful change and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our speakers and audience reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
What is the format and length of the talks?
The sessions will be interview style with Dr. Rani and are planned to be about 30 minutes.
The interviews will be recorded on video ahead of the summit in January and February. They will be streamed during the 7 days of the summit, May 1 - 7, 2025.
Please schedule a call with Dr. Rani to discuss your interview topics.
When will the interview be scheduled?
The interviews will be recorded on video ahead of the summit in January and February. They will be streamed during the 7 days of the summit, May 1 - 7, 2025.
How do I prepare for the interview?
The interviews will be recorded on video ahead of the summit. Dr. Rani will share the interview flow, questions, and further details on how to prepare via email one week before your interview. Equipment needed: a desktop computer with a camera and a microphone.
All speakers agree to send at least 1 dedicated email to invite their audience to the summit during the promotional period between April 7 and 27, 2025.
We encourage sending a 2nd email as a mention (such as a e-newsletter blurb), or resend to unopened.
Social media promotions are welcomed.
The maximize summit attendance, it will also be promoted by the host and affiliates.
Speakers benefit greatly, including increased visibility and list growth through their free offers.
While participation is not monetarily compensated, speakers can earn a 40% commission on upgrade sales generated through their affiliate links.
Please fill out the Speaker Application form below. If you have questions, feel free to schedule an intro call with Dr. Rani below.
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