Episode Highlights With Dr. Sam BerneHow he did dolphin assisted therapy for trauma patients in the pastWhy reading the eye chart is not vision, it's eyesight which is just a skillsetA vision problem is more than in the eyeballWhy he doesn’t recommend dilating eyedrops for children in eye examsHow children can improve their vision without strong glasses or surgeryThe type of exams he recommends for children of all agesHow vision ties to movement and vestibular functionWhat the primitive survival reflex is and how it relates to vision in children and what primitive reflex training isAn eyesight problem is a symptom of a vision problem. If you improve the vision, the eyesight can get betterThe rise of myopia because we are all on screens and what to do about itNutrition and supplements that are generally beneficial for the eyes: Vitamin A, Zinc, Brightly colored fruits and vegetables, Astaxanthin, Omega-3sWhy refined sugar is bad for the eyes!How red light can benefit the eyes (and mitochondria in the whole body)Tip: How backward movement opens up peripheral vision and stimulates the brainThe eyes and the brain make up 2% of body weight and use up 25% of resources and have a very high nutritional needHow brain health is so important for vision as we ageWays to support eyesight with nutrition as we age (diet, glutathione, vitamin C, etc.)How dental health relates to eye healthHead trauma and inflammation can affect the eyes as we ageHow wearing lenses can reduce vision as we age and eye exercises to helpWhat to know about blue light and sunglassesThe connection between trauma and visionHow he uses castor oil on the eyes on the eyelid to keep eyes moist through the nightWhat is different if you’ve had eye surgeryThe essential oils he uses around the face to support the eyesResources We MentionDr. Sam Berne - websiteDr. Sam Berne - Shop Products and BooksI Sense: At Play in the Fields of Healing by Dr. Sam BernePlant Therapy essential oilsMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklThanks to Our Sponsors:BON CHARGE - A holistic wellness brand with a huge range of evidence-based products to optimize your life, such as blue light glasses, EMF protection products and circadian friendly lighting. Use code wellnessmama to save.Zero Acre Farm - Their cultured oil is an innovative and healthy alternative to seed oils. Its neutral taste makes it perfect for roasting, sauteing, stir-frying, baking, dressing, drizzling, and baking.