Your Vision Is Priceless - Discover How To Protect & Preserve It.
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DAY 1
Eye Health Basics
DAY 1 MASTERCLASS (FREE OPEN ACCESS)
What 95% of People Don’t Know
About Their Vision
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Refractive Error: Myopia, Hyperopia & Astigmatism
Damaris Raymondi, OD
Optometrist
Eye On Dry Eye:
Prevention & Treatment
Jennifer Tsai, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Inflammation: Blepharitis, Pink Eye & Allergies
Michael Chua, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eyes on The Sun:
Risks and Benefits
of UV Exposure
Ravi Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
DAY 1 MASTERCLASS:
What 95% of People Don’t Know About Their Vision
Rani Banik, MD
Summit Host and Ophthalmologist
Eye on Refractive Error: Myopia, Hyperopia & Astigmatism
Damaris Raymondi, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Raymondi is the New York State Young Optometrist of the Year 2023. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Raymondi divides her time between NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and her practice, Sur Eye Care. Her areas of focus are pediatrics and ocular disease. She is also active on social media under the handle @newyorkeyedoc.
Eye On Dry Eye:
Prevention & Treatment
Jennifer Tsai, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Jennifer Tsai is a board-certified optometrist, medical advisor, clinical researcher, public speaker, and content creator. She is the founder of LINE OF SIGHT, a concierge eyecare practice in New York City that offers a holistic and integrative approach to eye care, with a focus on dry eye treatments, contact lenses, and ocular aesthetics. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Tsai frequently consults on product launches for major healthcare companies, including Bausch + Lomb, InMode, Alcon, and Biotissue. Her expertise is regularly sought after on platforms such as Good Morning America and in publications like Vogue, and she is a prominent speaker at national conferences. She shares eyecare and wellness content on her social platform @drjenandjuice with over 500,000 combined followers on Instagram and Tiktok.
Eye on Inflammation: Blepharitis, Pink Eye & Allergies
Michael Chua, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Michael Chua is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He attended medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After medical school, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was elected Chief Resident.
Dr. Chua enjoys teaching others about vision and eye health. He has a Youtube channel with over 15,000,00 views and 150,000 subscribers.
Eyes on The Sun: Risks and Benefits of UV Exposure
Ravi Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
Ravi D. Goel, MD is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and refractive cataract surgeon with Regional Eye Associates in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He earned a B.A. from Yale University, M.D. from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He serves as an Instructor at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Goel is the Senior Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice and member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Board of Trustees. He is also Chair of the AMA Ophthalmology Section Council. Committed to community service, he offers scholarships to support students in their educational pursuits.
DAY 1 IS SPONSORED BY:
Platinum Sponsor:
Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better to live better all over the world—that’s why we started and what we still strive for today. Through unwavering focus rooted in innovation, quality and craftsmanship, we continue to pursue our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.
Bausch + Lomb Product:
Xiidra
What is Xiidra? Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
Important Safety Information for Xiidra
Important Safety Information Do not use Xiidra if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Seek medical care immediately if you get any symptoms of an allergic reaction. The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation. To help avoid eye injury or contamination of the solution, do not touch the container tip to your eye or any surface. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Xiidra and wait for at least 15 minutes before placing them back in your eyes. It is not known if Xiidra is safe and effective in children under 17 years of age. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For additional safety information, click here for Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information here and discuss with your doctor.
Bausch + Lomb Product:
MIEBO®
MIEBO® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It is the first and only prescription eye drop that directly targets tear evaporation.
Important Safety Information for MIEBO
INDICATION MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Patients should remove contact lenses before using MIEBO and wait for at least 30 minutes before reinserting. • It is important for patients to use MIEBO exactly as prescribed. • It is not known if MIEBO is safe and effective in children under the age of 18. • The most common eye side effect seen in studies was blurred vision (1% to 3 % of patients reported blurred vision and eye redness).
Click here for full Prescribing Information for MIEBO. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
DAY 2
Age-Related Eye Conditions
DAY 2 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Eye Conditions That Could Be Damaging Your Eyes Right Now
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Presbyopia: Solutions for Blurry Vision at Near & Eye Strain
Jennifer Lyerly, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Cataract: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Kenneth Rosenthal, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Macular Degeneration - Prevention & Treatment Options
Avnish Deobhakta, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Glaucoma:
5 Things You Need To Know
Constance Okeke, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye On Age-Related Cosmetic Changes
Amiya Prasad, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Presbyopia:
Solutions for Blurry Vision at Near & Eye Strain
Jennifer Lyerly, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Jennifer Lyerly is an optometrist practicing in Raleigh, NC, with a focus on scleral and specialty contact lenses and myopia management. A 2011 graduate of Southern College of Optometry, she founded Eyedolatry Blog in 2011 with a focus on patient communication and practice guides for new ODs. This website averages over 50,000 page views per month and has had over 9 million page views since 2011. In 2016 she partnered with Dr. Darryl Glover to co-found Defocus Media, optometry’s leading livestream and podcast network with over 250,000 downloads. She has written articles for Review of Optometry, Invision Magazine, Review of Optometric Business, Women in Optometry, Optometry Times, Contact Lens Spectrum, and been a contributor for Forbes Health and O: The Oprah Magazine. She was recognized as the Southern College of Optometry's Young Alumni of the Year in 2017 and honored by Eyecare Business Magazine as one of their “10 Game Changers of Eyecare” in 2018. She was recognized as a Myopia Change Agent in 2024 by CooperVision and the American Optometric Association. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Southern College of Optometry, the Forbes Health Advisory Board, and as the Administrative Affairs Trustee for the North Carolina Optometric Society.
Eye on Cataract: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Kenneth Rosenthal, MD
Ophthalmologist
Kenneth J. Rosenthal, M.D., F.A.C.S., Surgeon Director, has been in private practice in New York City and Great Neck, Long Island, NY since 1980 and is the Surgeon Director of Rosenthal Eye Surgery and Fifth Avenue EyeCare and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also the Medical Director of Eye Diagnosis of Greater New York, the largest and most comprehensive free-standing diagnostic center in the tri-state area.
This is a “high tech, high touch” practice: Dr. Rosenthal’s approach to patient care is unique in that it blends a personalized, warm, and caring patient relationship with the most state-of-the-art technology. This approach balances an unmatched level of skill with individualized attention to detail. Dr. Rosenthal has participated in numerous clinical trials of new surgical and diagnostic devices and new medications, and is able to offer an unparalleled level of expertise in treatment of even the most challenging of surgical cases.
Eye on Macular Degeneration:
Prevention & Treatment Options
Avnish Deobhakta, MD
Ophthalmologist
Avnish Deobhakta, MD, completed his studies at Stanford University and Cornell University. He then trained at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and finished a surgical retina fellowship at Columbia University. Some of his research interests include experimental treatment modalities for Age Related Macular Degeneration, new techniques for surgical retinal diseases, and unique imaging methods for retinal disease. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and The American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is the founder of Avant Sciences, Inc, a company focused on novel therapies for retinal disease.
Dr. Deobhakta's research and expertise have been featured in a variety of publications, including CNN, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and NBC, as well as the LA Times, the Washington Post, WebMD, and USA Today, among others.
Eye on Glaucoma: 5 Things You Need To Know
Constance Okeke, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Constance Okeke is a US board-certified ophthalmologist who is committed to educating about how to fight glaucoma blindness.
She received her undergraduate and medical degree from Yale University, trained in ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, and completed her glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She has practiced ophthalmology with a specialty in glaucoma and cataract surgery for more 20 years. She is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and lead glaucoma specialist at Virginia Eye Consultants.
As part of her effort to educate patients, she wrote The Glaucoma Guidebook, a best selling, multi-award winning Johns Hopkins Health Book.
She also produces educational YouTube channels, iGlaucoma and iGlaucoma Patient. Her accolades include The Ophthalmologist’s Power List Top 100 (2021, 2022) and multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctor awards. Dr. Okeke lives in Hampton Roads, Virginia, with her husband and three children.
Eye On Age-Related Cosmetic Changes
Amiya Prasad, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Amiya Prasad is an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery with offices in Midtown Manhattan, Garden City, Long Island and Vienna, Virginia. He has over 30 years of experience in performing cosmetic eyelid and facial procedures including lasers, injectables and advanced surgery. He is currently Vice President of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He speaks and lectures all over the world and is committed to professional education. His commitment to education of the general public is exemplified by his YouTube Channel where he answers viewer questions and has over 100,000 subscribers. He also provides educational information through social media platforms such as Instagram @amiyaprasadmd.
DAY 2 IS SPONSORED BY:
Gold Sponsor:
OmniActive Health Technologies
MISSION & VISION
OmniActive is the marker of award-winning, clinically backed Lutemax lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients as well as Omnixan RR-zeaxanthin which can be found in some of the world’s finest products. Sourced from nature using sustainable environmental and social practices, OmniActive’s macular carotenoids are a premium choice to help deliver science-backed eye health, visual performance, and blue light benefits.
To find a product containing an efficacious dose of Lutemax ingredients, visit:
lutemax.com/where-to-buy
DAY 3
Eye Health for Children & Young Adults
DAY 3 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Why No One is Safe From Eye Problems (Even Children and Healthy Individuals)
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Kids: The Top 3 Vision Issues in Infants and Children
Rupa Wong, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Contact Lenses: Comfort and Safety
Christopher Lievens, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Double Vision: Convergence and Divergence Insufficiency
Brian Campolatarro, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Screens:
Blue Light & Digital Eye Strain
Bryce Appelbaum, OD
Optometrist
Refractive Surgery: LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, and Refractive Cataract Surgery
Sonny Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Kids: Top 3 Vision Issues in Children
Rupa Wong, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Rupa Wong is a board certified pediatric ophthalmologist, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 16 years. She has been featured on the Best Doctors Lists since 2010. She also serves as Clinical Associate Professor at University of Hawaii School of Medicine. She is the co-founder of Pinnacle, an innovative medical education company and is active on several committees of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus in addition to serving on the Board of Directors of Make A Wish Hawaii and Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii.
Eye on Contact Lenses: Comfort and Safety
Chris Lievens, OD
Optometrist
Chris Lievens, OD, Director of Research and Professor at Southern College of Optometry, has a versatile background. He runs a private practice and has tenure as the Pentagon's Chief of Aerospace Optometry. Dr Lievens is an esteemed member of various optometric and vision research associations. With a Master's in Healthcare Administration and a PhD, Dr. Lievens researches glaucoma, dry eye, and more, and co-invented the fundus grading card. Catch his insights on the 4eyedProfessor podcast with Defocus Media.
Eye on Double Vision: Convergence and Divergence Insufficiency
Brian Campolattaro, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Brian Campolattaro is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who graduated top of his class from UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School in 1990. He performed his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and his pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis.
Dr. Campolattaro published The Surgical Management of Consecutive Exotropia. Journal of American Association for the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Volume 10, Issue 3, Pages 287-287 F. Wang, B. Campolattaro. His practice is devoted exclusively to pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric eye surgery and adult eye alignment surgery, making him one of the most sought after pediatric ophthalmic physicians.
Eye on Screens: Blue Light & Digital Eye Strain
Bryce Appelbaum, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Appelbaum, an innovator in neuro-optometry, relentlessly seeks to alter perceptions of vision beyond 20/20. Renowned for his brain-eye training programs, he's featured in USA Today, on CBS, the New York Times Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, and graced OT Advance's cover. Honored with the 2022 Future of Health Award, he's joined speakers like Dr. Joe Dispenza on stage. A favored voice on podcasts like MindBodyGreen, his work focuses on post-concussion recovery, overcoming reading delays, and boosting sports visual skills.
Refractive Surgery: LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, and Refractive Cataract Surgery
Sonny Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Sonny Goel completed a 6 yr accelerated medical program from Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He has been performing laser vision correction procedures for over 25 years and has completed over 100,000 LASIK and SMILE eye surgery procedures. In addition, he also performs Robotic intelligence assisted advanced refractive cataract surgery in a state-of-the art outpatent surgical facility.
DAY 3 IS SPONSORED BY:
Platinum Sponsor:
Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better to live better all over the world—that’s why we started and what we still strive for today. Through unwavering focus rooted in innovation, quality and craftsmanship, we continue to pursue our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.
Bausch + Lomb Product:
Xiidra
What is Xiidra? Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
Important Safety Information for Xiidra
Important Safety Information Do not use Xiidra if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Seek medical care immediately if you get any symptoms of an allergic reaction. The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation. To help avoid eye injury or contamination of the solution, do not touch the container tip to your eye or any surface. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Xiidra and wait for at least 15 minutes before placing them back in your eyes. It is not known if Xiidra is safe and effective in children under 17 years of age. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For additional safety information, click here for Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information here and discuss with your doctor.
Bausch + Lomb Product:
MIEBO®
MIEBO® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It is the first and only prescription eye drop that directly targets tear evaporation.
Important Safety Information for MIEBO
INDICATION MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Patients should remove contact lenses before using MIEBO and wait for at least 30 minutes before reinserting. • It is important for patients to use MIEBO exactly as prescribed. • It is not known if MIEBO is safe and effective in children under the age of 18. • The most common eye side effect seen in studies was blurred vision (1% to 3 % of patients reported blurred vision and eye redness).
Click here for full Prescribing Information for MIEBO. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
DAY 4
Your Eye is A Window to Your Health
DAY 4 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
The Hidden Clues Your Eye Exam Reveals About Your Health
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Diabetes: 5 Ways Your Vision May Be Affected
Sri Krishna Mukkamala, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
The Eye-Brain Connection
- Optic Nerve Issues
Andrew G. Lee, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Autoimmune Diseases: Inflammation & Uveitis
Deep Parikh, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye On Migraine -
5 Visual Symptoms
Kathleen Digre, MD
Neurologist
Eye on Diabetes:
5 Ways Your Vision May Be Affected
Sri Krishna Mukkamala, M.D.
Ophthalmologist, Vitreo-Retinal Specialist
Dr. Mukkamala is a vitreo-retinal surgeon with a background in Biomedical Engineering and a passion for precision and patient care. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and completed his ophthalmology training at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He continued with a prestigious fellowship at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York and Columbia University, where he also helped train future ophthalmologists.
Known for his detailed approach and compassionate patient care, Dr. Mukkamala enjoys educating patients about their eye health and using cutting-edge technology to treat retinal diseases. He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to clinical trials, and written a chapter on Age-Related Macular Degeneration. In Atlanta, he revived the Atlanta Ophthalmological Society to build community among local eye care professionals.
The Eye-Brain Connection:
Optic Nerve Issues
Andrew G. Lee, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Lee is a Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical College. He is a Neuro-ophthalmologist and is the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, Blanton Eye Institute, at Houston Methodist Hospital. He is also an adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. Dr. Lee came to Houston Methodist Hospital after serving on the faculty at both the University of Iowa, Baylor College of Medicine, and the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was an Alpha Omega Alpha Graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD, 1989).
Dr. Lee did his Ophthalmology Residency at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (90-93, Ophthalmology Chief resident, 92-93). He did a Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, and was a Fight for Sight (Herbert Tenzer Memorial) Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Neuropathology.
Eye on Autoimmune Diseases:
Inflammation & Uveitis
Deep Parikh, MD
Ophthalmologist, Uveitis and Retina Specialist
Dr. Deep Parikh, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in Ophthalmology. A leading expert in Uveitis and Eye Inflammation he is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Dr. Deep Parikh earned his Medical Retina fellowship from Harvard Medical School and his Uveitis Fellowship from Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. He is passionate about medical advancements and the latest medical research.
Eye on Migraine:
5 Ways Your Vision May Be Affected
Kathleen Digre, MD
Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology
at the University of Utah
Kathleen B. Digre, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and headache and practices at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. She evaluates and treats complex visual complaints, which can be due to optic nerve or brain disease. Dr. Digre sees patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as papilledema, photophobia, visual loss, and diplopia. She also treats migraine headaches and other unusual headache disorders. She is listed in Best Doctors in America.
**We apologize for the low quality of the video during this interview due to poor signal strength.
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DAY 5
Nutrition and Lifestyle For Your Eyes
DAY 5 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
How You Can Take Control of Your Eye Health Today
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Nutrition-
How to Go Beyond Carrots
Rani Banik, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Macular Carotenoids:
3 Essential Nutrients for 20/20 Vision
Deshanie Rai, PhD
Vision Researcher
Eye on Lifestyle Choices: Sleep, Exercise, & Stress
Kerry Gelb, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Hydration - 3 Strategies To Optimize Your Vision & Overall Health.
Dana Cohen, MD
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Eye on Ergonomics: Optimizing Your Workstation, & Posture for Your Vision
Margie Bissinger, PT
Physical Therapist
Eye on Nutrition: How to Go Beyond Carrots
Rani Banik, MD
Ophthalmologist
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.
Eye on Macular Carotenoids:
Diet and Supplementation
Deshanie Rai, PhD
Vision Science and Regulatory Affairs Expert
Dr. Rai is an accomplished scientist with extensive industry and academic experiences focused on developing, translating, and disseminating science related to health and wellness. She has had roles in Discovery, Scientific, Regulatory, Advocacy, and Medical Affairs and led the design, implementation, and translation of preclinical and clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas including vision performance and eye health. She has supported product launches for infants, children, and adults. She is well-versed in regulations including formulation and claims compliance. Her research has been widely published and she is an invited speaker at national and international venues.
Deshanie is actively involved in advocacy through her leadership roles in Trade Organizations and Scientific Committees. She is an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University. She is also an elected board member of CRN and the Science Board of ILSI, NA and Canada. Dr. Rai is the recipient of several academic and industry awards.
Eye on Lifestyle Choices: Sleep, Exercise, & Stress
Kerry Gelb, OD
Optometric Physician
Dr. Kerry Gelb, OD, is a distinguished optometrist, educator, and media personality dedicated to advancing ocular and systemic health awareness.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY College at Oneonta in 1980 and graduated with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1984. He then completed a one-year residency specializing in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease. With over two decades of experience practicing in New Jersey, Dr. Gelb is a respected member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians and serves as President of ALLDocs (The Association of LensCrafters Leaseholding Doctors).
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Gelb lectures frequently on the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetes. He has been featured on radio and television discussing topics related to eye health and its connection to overall wellness.
Eye on Hydration: 3 Strategies
To Optimize Your Vision & Overall Health
Dana Cohen, MD
Functional Medicine Practitioner
For over two decades, Dr. Dana Cohen has been on the leading edge of integrative and functional medicine, guiding thousands of patients through protocols that initiate cellular repair and restore balance to the body.
Her unyielding devotion to her patients has helped countless patients on the brink of giving up hope to finally improve, recover, or completely heal from a variety of severe and chronic health issues.
At the heart of her work lies her mission to find the root cause of disease through advanced functional testing, and then to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms through nutrition, supplementation, healing therapies, and more.
Eye on Ergonomics: Optimizing Your Workstation, & Posture for Your Vision
Margie Bissinger, PT
Physical Therapist
Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer. Margie has over 25 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach. She hosts the Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast and has hosted four summits on Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health.
Margie believes that happiness plays an integral role in our bone and overall health. She has been teaching her patients and class participants happiness habits for over 40 years and has seen the powerful effects happiness has on chronic pain and recovery.
DAY 5 IS SPONSORED BY:
gold Sponsor:
OmniActive Health Technologies
MISSION & VISION
OmniActive is the marker of award-winning, clinically backed Lutemax lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients as well as Omnixan RR-zeaxanthin which can be found in some of the world’s finest products. Sourced from nature using sustainable environmental and social practices, OmniActive’s macular carotenoids are a premium choice to help deliver science-backed eye health, visual performance, and blue light benefits.
To find a product containing an efficacious dose of Lutemax ingredients, visit:
lutemax.com/where-to-buy
DAY 6
Vision Loss: Eye Emergencies, Advocacy, and Hope
DAY 6 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
5 Red Flags That Could Signal Serious Eye Issues
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye Floaters, Flashes, and Retinal Detachment
Ashish Markan, MD, MCh
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Injuries: First Aid Tips, Sports Injuries, and Eye Trauma
Ronald Gentile, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Retinal Strokes: New Treatment Options
Gareth Lema, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on the Cornea: Emergencies and Degenerations
Amita Vadada, MD
Ophthalmologist
Living with Blindness - Strategies, Tools, and Beyond
Prasanna Ranganathan
Accessibility Advocate
Eye on Retinal Emergencies: Floaters, Flashes, Tears, and Retinal Detachment
Ashish Markan, MD, MCh
Ophthalmologist
Dr Ashish Markan is a Vitreo-retina and Uvea Specialist, currently working as Assistant Professor at the prestigious AIIMS, New Delhi. He completed his post-graduation in Ophthalmology from AIIMS, Delhi. Following his residency, he worked as a Senior Resident in his alma mater and trained in Retina, Uvea and ROP services. Later he pursued MCh vitreoretinal surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
He has 55 scientific publications till date to his name in world renowned journals and has presented his work in various national and international conferences around the world. He has received several international travel grants such as the SERB, CSIR and the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology travel grant.
Apart from extensive academics and clinical work, Dr. Markan runs an educative Instagram channel with over 125300 followers. For his social media presence, he has been awarded as the YO influencer of the year award at APAO, Bali 2024 as well as YOSICON 2024.
Eye on Injuries: First Aid Tips, Sports Injuries,
and Eye Trauma
Ronald Gentile, MD, FACS, FASRS
Ophthalmologist
Ronald C. Gentile MD, FACS, FASRS is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology affiliated with NYU Langone Health, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (NYEEI), and SUNY School of Optometry in NYC. He also has affiliations on Long Island with NYU Winthrop University Hospital and NYU Long Island School of Medicine. Dr. Gentile dedicates his time to clinical ophthalmic care, surgery, research, teaching, and humanitarian work. He is a retinal specialist and surgeon with expertise in diabetic eye disease, macular diseases, retinal detachments and ocular trauma.
Dr. Gentile was born in Midwood Brooklyn and grew up in Jamaica, Queens, graduating from Saint Francis Preparatory School. He was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the School of Medicine at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, graduating number one in his class. He completed his internship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and his ophthalmology residency at the NYEEI. He performed his Retina Fellowship at the prestigious Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan. Following fellowship, he was recruited back to NYC were he quickly rose through the ranks from assistant professor to full professor within 12 years, becoming one of the most productive faculty members and sought after teachers of retinal surgery.
Acute Loss of Vision:
Latest Treatments for Retinal Strokes
Gareth Lema, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Dr. Lema is a retina specialist, certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He completed medical school at the Jacobs School of Medicine and residency in Ophthalmology at the Ross Eye Institute, both at University at Buffalo. He completed his fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester. He currently serves a Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Experience at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In 2021, he collaborated with members of the ophthalmology department and stroke service to develop a first of its kind remote diagnostic protocol for retinal artery occlusions, aka "eye strokes," using point of care OCT imaging.
Eye on the Cornea:
Emergencies and Degenerations
Amita Vadada, MD
Ophthalmologist
Amita Vadada, MD, is a board certified ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in cornea and external disease. Dr. Vadada has over 15 years of experience as an eye surgeon, and serves as a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and serves on the medical review board of U.S. News and World Report and Forbes Magazine.
Dr. Vadada was awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship at the combined BS/MD program with Villanova University/Drexel University College of Medicine. She went on to become chief resident in ophthalmology at the Mt. Sinai Health System in New York City, and completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease at St. Barnabas Medical Center.
Dr. Vadada is a passionate educator on eye health. She is a published author of many ophthalmology research articles and has been interviewed as a medical expert for several national news outlets. In her free time, Dr. Vadada enjoys traveling with her family, playing tennis and more recently pickleball, and working out.
Living with Blindness:
Strategies, Tools, and Beyond
Prasanna Ranganathan
Accessibility Advocate
In his nearly 20 years as: a human rights lawyer; diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB) advisor; filmmaker; speaker; and writer, Prasanna Ranganathan works tirelessly to build a more accessible, inclusive world for people with disabilities. Given his lived experience with disability (blindness), Prasanna dismantles barriers by: designing accessibility strategies/training for public, private, and non-profit organizations and infusing accessibility best practices into justice reform and DEIAB programs in Ontario, Canada, and globally. As the founder of Prasanna Ranganathan Consulting (a DEIAB consultancy), the former Head of Diversity and Belonging at Shopify, and a human rights lawyer with experience at the Department of Justice, Federal Judicial Affairs, the Independent Street Checks Review, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, and the United Nations Development Programme, Prasanna has embedded accessibility and disability inclusion best practices into organizations, programs, and institutions in over 15 countries worldwide. His volunteer work as a Founding Board Member of the Disability Screen Office (which seeks to make Canada’s screen industry more accessible and inclusive) coupled with his work on the Justice Canada Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities and his contributions to the Toronto International Film Festival exemplify his commitment to accessibility. Recognizing the power of storytelling to drive change, Prasanna is a Consulting Producer on Born for Business a 10-episode docuseries on disabled entrepreneurs and the co-author of the cookbook Made with Prema raising funds for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
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DAY 7
Integrative and Natural Approaches To Eye Care
DAY 7 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Holistic Vision Care:
What Traditional Eye Care Has Overlooked
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Healthy Aging through Herbs, Homeopathy, & Lifestyle
Elise Brisco, OD
Optometrist
The Eye- Gut Connection:
Optimizing the Gut Microbiome
Radka Toms, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Marc Grossman, OD
Optometrist
A Natural Approach to Blood Sugar Control
Beverly Yates, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
A Functional Medicine Approach to Vision Health
Scott Forman, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Healthy Aging
through Homeopathy and Lifestyle
Elise Brisco, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, CCH
Optometrist
Dr. Brisco is an integrative optometrist and certified clinical homeopath. She practices in a multi-disciplinary wellness group in Los Angeles. She is the founder of NearSight for which she holds a patent. Dr. Brisco is fitness enthusiast who loves to box and a wellness content creator. She is the chief medical advisor for Natural Ophthalmics and serves as a key opinion leader for Lumenis.
The Gut-Eye Connection:
The Gut Microbiome and Vision Issues
Radka Toms, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr Radka Toms is a healthcare professional whose expertise spans ophthalmology, functional medicine, and health coaching.
Dr Toms specializes in nutritional ophthalmology, a unique approach that combines nutrition and lifestyle medicine to address eye conditions such as glaucoma, Rosacea, dry eye, and diabetic retinopathy.
Combining her robust medical background with a commitment to holistic healing, she guides her patients on paths to self-healing by highlighting the critical roles of nutrition and lifestyle changes in achieving optimal health in the field of ophthalmology.
Dr Toms actively investigates the emerging field of the gut-eye axis and examines the influence of nutrition on ocular health. This exploration enables her to develop innovative preventive care methods and personalized treatment plans that address her patients' unique needs. After successfully healing her own advanced rosacea, she is passionate about empowering patients to address chronic health conditions through personalized care that combines nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
Eye on Traditional Chinese Medicine
and Acupuncture
Marc Grossman, OD
Optometrist
Marc Grossman, Doctor of Optometry and New York State Licensed Acupuncturist is co-author of:
International best seller Magic Eye Beyond 3D: Improve Your Vision, published by Andrews and McNeil in 1996,
Greater Vision – A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity published by McGraw Hill, 2001
Natural Eye Care – A Comprehensive Manual for Practitioners of Oriental Medicine, published by Natural Eye Care Media Services, Inc. 2002.
Natural Eye Care – Your Guide to Healthy Vision published by Natural Eye Care Media Services, Inc., 2019
Since 1980 Dr. Marc Grossman has helped many people maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. He is best described as a Holistic Eye Doctor, dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision threatening diseases as macular degeneration and glaucoma. His combined multi-disciplinary approach using nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes and Chinese Medicine provides him with a wide array of tools and lapproaches to tackle difficult eye problems.
Eye On A Natural Approach
to Blood Sugar Control
Beverly Yates, ND
Diabetes Specialist
Dr. Beverly Yates ND is an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who uses the Yates Protocol to help people get control over their blood sugar, reclaim their energy, and enjoy life again. Many people feel hopeless in their struggles to control their blood sugar. In fact, when people who have type 2 diabetes do seek help, all too often they are shamed and blamed by the doctors and health professionals they consult, who make assumptions about them without first seeking to understand what’s behind the chronically high blood sugar levels that affect many other areas of health. There is no “shaming and blaming” here. It’s been my experience that for most people, there are 2 key lifestyle aspects (other than nutrition and exercise) they don’t know about that make a profound difference in blood sugar control.
The Yates Protocol was developed over the course of her 20-plus-year clinical career, using the Systems Approach from her prior career as an MIT-trained Electrical Engineer. Dr. Yates wanted to help the growing number of new patients who wanted to get control of their blood sugar, naturally.
A Functional Medicine Approach to Vision Health
Scott Forman, MD
Neuro-ophthalmology and Functional Medicine
Associate Prof of Ophthalmology, Neurology and Neurosurgery at NY Medical College from 1987-2015. Trained residents in Ophthalmology, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Pediatrics. Studied craniosacral therapy with John Upledger, D.O. and took many of his courses. Board certified in Functional Medicine and apply their principles to my practice.
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BONUS DAY 8
Beyond Vision: Community Health, Beauty, and Mindset
DAY 8 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Eye Exercises
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
The Power of Community Health in Reversing Chronic Disease
Naa-Solo Tettey MPH, MBA, MCHES
Professor of Public Health
Eye on Botox, Fillers, and Surgery
Flora Levin, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Beauty: Eye Makeup Safety
Diane Hilal Campo, MD
Ophthalmologist
Mind-Eye Connection: How Stress Affects Vision
Claudia Muehlenweg
Vision Coach
The Power of Community Health
in Reversing Chronic Disease
Naa-Solo Tettey MPH, MBA, MCHES
Professor of Public Health
Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey is a distinguished public health professional with over two decades of expertise in community health education. She is an Associate Professor of Public Health at William Paterson University and the visionary Founder and Director of the HeartSmarts program. HeartSmarts aims to improve health disparities through education, empowerment,and action.
Dr. Tettey is an expert in faith-based community health educationand has been featured in The New York Times, ABC News, and The Harlem Times.Dr. Tettey holds a Doctorate in Health Education from Columbia University, complemented by a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), and an ACSM Certified Wellness Coach. In addition, she is a leader in the lifestyle medicine and food justice movements. Dr. Tettey is a graduate of the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificationprogram at Cornell University and a Pfysician's Committee for Responsible Medicine Food for Life trainer
Eye on Botox, Fillers, and Surgery
Flora Levin MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Flora Levin is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon specializing in natural-looking cosmetic & revision eyelid surgery, and non-surgical rejuvenation of the face. Dr. Levin graduated from the Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC and completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School where she was elected Chief Resident. She then completed a Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive & orbital surgery at the prestigious New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. From 2010 to 2014, Dr. Levin was the director of the Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery Section at the Yale University School of Medicine/Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Levin has been in private practice since 2014 and opened her own practice in 2016.
Eye on Beauty: Eye Makeup Safety
Diane Hilal Campo, MD
Ophthalmologist
General Ophthalmologist in private practice over 25 years in NJ, founder of Twenty/ Twenty Beauty the first Ophthalmologist formulated and owned eye beauty line with an emphasis on eye health.
Mind-Eye Connection: How Stress Affects Vision
Claudia Muehlenweg
Holistic Vision Coach
Claudia Muehlenweg is the founder of the Naturally Clear Vision Institute and creator of the Naturally Clear Vision Method.
She hated her glasses from the day she got them at the age of three and has made it her mission to help others see clearly naturally… just like she did over 20 years ago.
Claudia is a sought after international speaker and workshop leader. She focuses on finding the root cause of her clients’ blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery that can actually make their eyesight worse in the long term.
https://naturallyclearvision.com
Free gift
10 Computer Eye Strain Hacks
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Defocus Media Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for eye care professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and stay updated on the latest in optometry. As the leading optometry podcast, we bring together thought leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the challenges and advancements in eye care. Our diverse lineup of shows caters to all facets of the industry, making us the best eye care podcast network for those who want to be at the forefront of their field.
Wrap-Up Celebration for
The Eye Health Summit™!
Join us for one final live session together, in which Dr Rani recaps the Summit day-by-day: themes, masterclasses, speakers, and topics.
Hear key takeaways and feedback from summit attendees. Finally, our summit prize winners are announced!
What steps should you take that to take control of your vision?
What’s most remarkable about Dr. Banik’s work is her holistic understanding of how nutrition, lifestyle, and vision care intersect. She doesn’t just treat eye disease—she empowers patients to take control of their vision with preventive strategies and evidence-based practices that promote overall health.
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What is the Defocus Media Network?
Defocus Media Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for eye care professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and stay updated on the latest in optometry. As the leading optometry podcast, we bring together thought leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the challenges and advancements in eye care. Our diverse lineup of shows caters to all facets of the industry, making us the best eye care podcast network for those who want to be at the forefront of their field.
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Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better to live better all over the world—that’s why we started and what we still strive for today. Through unwavering focus rooted in innovation, quality and craftsmanship, we continue to pursue our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.
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MISSION & VISION
OmniActive is the marker of award-winning, clinically backed Lutemax lutein and zeaxanthin ingredients as well as Omnixan RR-zeaxanthin which can be found in some of the world’s finest products. Sourced from nature using sustainable environmental and social practices, OmniActive’s macular carotenoids are a premium choice to help deliver science-backed eye health, visual performance, and blue light benefits.
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Defocus Media Network
What is the Defocus Media Network?
Defocus Media Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for eye care professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and stay updated on the latest in optometry. As the leading optometry podcast, we bring together thought leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the challenges and advancements in eye care. Our diverse lineup of shows caters to all facets of the industry, making us the best eye care podcast network for those who want to be at the forefront of their field.
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