May 11-15, 2026
May 11-15, 2026
May 11-15, 2026
DAY 1 - May 11, 2026
Ocular Surface & Cataract
The Future
of Cataract Surgery
Uday Devgan, MD
Rethinking
Dry Eye Treatment
Janelle Davison, OD
Modern Vision Correction:
What Actually Works
Alison D. Early, MD
How Your Gut Microbiome
May Affect Your Dry Eye
Anat Galor, MD
Uday Devgan, MD
Dr Devgan is also passionate about teaching ocular surgery, particularly cataract surgery, to the next generation of ophthalmologists. He has previously served as full clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the UCLA School of Medicine as well as Chief of Ophthalmology at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and has been actively involved in resident surgical teaching for over two decades. Dr. Devgan is humbled to have won the most Surgical Professor Teaching Awards (5x) in the history of UCLA Ophthalmology. He continues to mentor former residents after the culmination of their training and is proud to say that he has directly mentored nearly 200 residents over the course of thousands of ocular surgeries. Uday has also completed the world's first truly robotic cataract surgeries.
Janelle Davison, OD
Janelle Davison, OD, is an award-winning optometrist with 18 years of clinical expertise. She is the owner and CEO of Brilliant Eyes Vision Center and serves as the owner and Clinical Director of the Visionary Dry Eye Institute, a referral and co-management center in Georgia. Additionally, Dr. Davison is the Chief Visionary Officer of Paradeyem Software, a web-based retail optical solution. She is also a consultant for numerous leading companies in the eye care industry. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Davison is passionate about saving sight and improving lives.
https://dryeyeinstituteofga.com/
*Get 15% OFF NuLids PRO with discount code, EYESUMMIT15
Bruder Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Cleansing Wipes
Use code DRRANIBANIK for 20% OFF
Alison D. Early, MD
Alison Dzwonczyk Early, MD, is a cataract and refractive surgeon and founder of Signature Cataract & Laser Consultants in Cincinnati, Ohio. A lifelong Ohio resident, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her Ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute. Since beginning practice in 2018, Dr. Early has become a respected surgeon, speaker, and key opinion leader. She is active in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serving on two committees, and is an invited speaker with ASCRS, AECOS, WIO, and YoungMD Connect.
Dr. Early has authored numerous pieces for ophthalmic publications and is recognized as a mentor to young ophthalmologists, using social media to share insights into clinical practice and solo practice leadership. She is a strong advocate for physician autonomy and patient-centered care.
Anat Galor, MD
Anat Galor, MD, MSPH, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and a staff physician at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. She directs the Ocular Surface Pain Program at both institutions. Her research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying ocular surface pain, including nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic contributors, and on developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Dr. Galor has published and lectured extensively on the role of corneal nerve abnormalities in the disconnect between ocular symptoms and clinical signs, emphasizing the importance of nerve-targeted approaches to individualize treatment.
Day 1 Q&A Session
DAY 1 - May 11, 2026
Ocular Surface & Cataract
Welcome to Summit Day 1!
Meet Our Speakers for Day 1
The Future
of Cataract Surgery
Uday Devgan, MD
Rethinking
Dry Eye Treatment
Janelle Davison, OD
Modern Vision Correction:
What Actually Works
Alison D. Early, MD
How Your Gut Microbiome
May Affect Your Dry Eye
Anat Galor, MD
Uday Devgan, MD
Dr Devgan is also passionate about teaching ocular surgery, particularly cataract surgery, to the next generation of ophthalmologists. He has previously served as full clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the UCLA School of Medicine as well as Chief of Ophthalmology at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and has been actively involved in resident surgical teaching for over two decades. Dr. Devgan is humbled to have won the most Surgical Professor Teaching Awards (5x) in the history of UCLA Ophthalmology. He continues to mentor former residents after the culmination of their training and is proud to say that he has directly mentored nearly 200 residents over the course of thousands of ocular surgeries. Uday has also completed the world's first truly robotic cataract surgeries.
Janelle Davison, OD
Janelle Davison, OD, is an award-winning optometrist with 18 years of clinical expertise. She is the owner and CEO of Brilliant Eyes Vision Center and serves as the owner and Clinical Director of the Visionary Dry Eye Institute, a referral and co-management center in Georgia. Additionally, Dr. Davison is the Chief Visionary Officer of Paradeyem Software, a web-based retail optical solution. She is also a consultant for numerous leading companies in the eye care industry. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Davison is passionate about saving sight and improving lives.
https://dryeyeinstituteofga.com/
*Get 15% OFF NuLids PRO with discount code, EYESUMMIT15
Bruder Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Cleansing Wipes
Use code DRRANIBANIK for 20% OFF
Alison D. Early, MD
Alison Dzwonczyk Early, MD, is a cataract and refractive surgeon and founder of Signature Cataract & Laser Consultants in Cincinnati, Ohio. A lifelong Ohio resident, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her Ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute. Since beginning practice in 2018, Dr. Early has become a respected surgeon, speaker, and key opinion leader. She is active in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serving on two committees, and is an invited speaker with ASCRS, AECOS, WIO, and YoungMD Connect.
Dr. Early has authored numerous pieces for ophthalmic publications and is recognized as a mentor to young ophthalmologists, using social media to share insights into clinical practice and solo practice leadership. She is a strong advocate for physician autonomy and patient-centered care.
Anat Galor, MD
Anat Galor, MD, MSPH, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and a staff physician at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. She directs the Ocular Surface Pain Program at both institutions. Her research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying ocular surface pain, including nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic contributors, and on developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Dr. Galor has published and lectured extensively on the role of corneal nerve abnormalities in the disconnect between ocular symptoms and clinical signs, emphasizing the importance of nerve-targeted approaches to individualize treatment.
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DAY 1 - May 11, 2026
Ocular Surface & Cataract
The Future
of Cataract Surgery
Uday Devgan, MD
Rethinking
Dry Eye Treatment
Janelle Davison, OD
Modern Vision Correction:
What Actually Works
Alison D. Early, MD
How Your Gut Microbiome
May Affect Your Dry Eye
Anat Galor, MD
Uday Devgan, MD
Dr Devgan is also passionate about teaching ocular surgery, particularly cataract surgery, to the next generation of ophthalmologists. He has previously served as full clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the UCLA School of Medicine as well as Chief of Ophthalmology at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and has been actively involved in resident surgical teaching for over two decades. Dr. Devgan is humbled to have won the most Surgical Professor Teaching Awards (5x) in the history of UCLA Ophthalmology. He continues to mentor former residents after the culmination of their training and is proud to say that he has directly mentored nearly 200 residents over the course of thousands of ocular surgeries. Uday has also completed the world's first truly robotic cataract surgeries.
Janelle Davison, OD
Janelle Davison, OD, is an award-winning optometrist with 18 years of clinical expertise. She is the owner and CEO of Brilliant Eyes Vision Center and serves as the owner and Clinical Director of the Visionary Dry Eye Institute, a referral and co-management center in Georgia. Additionally, Dr. Davison is the Chief Visionary Officer of Paradeyem Software, a web-based retail optical solution. She is also a consultant for numerous leading companies in the eye care industry. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Davison is passionate about saving sight and improving lives.
https://dryeyeinstituteofga.com/
*Get 15% OFF NuLids PRO with discount code, EYESUMMIT15
Bruder Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Cleansing Wipes
Use code DRRANIBANIK for 20% OFF
Alison D. Early, MD
Alison Dzwonczyk Early, MD, is a cataract and refractive surgeon and founder of Signature Cataract & Laser Consultants in Cincinnati, Ohio. A lifelong Ohio resident, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her Ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute. Since beginning practice in 2018, Dr. Early has become a respected surgeon, speaker, and key opinion leader. She is active in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serving on two committees, and is an invited speaker with ASCRS, AECOS, WIO, and YoungMD Connect.
Dr. Early has authored numerous pieces for ophthalmic publications and is recognized as a mentor to young ophthalmologists, using social media to share insights into clinical practice and solo practice leadership. She is a strong advocate for physician autonomy and patient-centered care.
Anat Galor, MD
Anat Galor, MD, MSPH, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and a staff physician at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. She directs the Ocular Surface Pain Program at both institutions. Her research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying ocular surface pain, including nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic contributors, and on developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Dr. Galor has published and lectured extensively on the role of corneal nerve abnormalities in the disconnect between ocular symptoms and clinical signs, emphasizing the importance of nerve-targeted approaches to individualize treatment.
Day 1 Q&A Session
DAY 2 - May 12, 2026
Macular Degeneration & Diabetes
Lower Your Risk of Macular Degeneration —Starting Today
Johanna M. Seddon, MD
Can Red and Infrared Light Therapy
Save Vision?
Richard Rosen, MD
Is the Gut Microbiome
Driving Macular Degeneration?
Dimitra Skondra MD, PhD
How Blood Sugar and Metabolic
Conditions Can Steal Vision
Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD
Johanna M. Seddon, MD
Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM is Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan), Interim Chair of the Department and Director of the Residency Program. She is also Founding Director of the Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence at UMass Chan, and Director of the Retina Service at UMass Memorial Health Eye Center. Dr. Seddon is a renowned practicing retina specialist and genetic and nutritional epidemiologist.
Dr. Seddon pioneered studies of the etiology and prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and she is recognized for her groundbreaking research and discoveries related to lifestyle factors (smoking, body mass index, abdominal adiposity, exercise), nutrition (dietary lutein, zeaxanthin, green, leafy vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids) and the associations of these modifiable factors with AMD. The advice to follow these healthy habits, supported by her early research, has changed the management of macular degeneration world-wide. Her work was translated into the science-based cookbook “Eat Right for Your Sight”, which she co-authored.
Richard Rosen, MD
Dr. Rosen is a vitreoretinal surgeon and consultant at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he serves as Vice Chairman and Director of Ophthalmology Research, as well as Surgeon Director and Chief of Retinal Services. Dr. Rosen is Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Visiting Professor in Applied Optics at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK.
He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology and anthropology at the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He also did graduate work in psychophysics in the Laboratory of Neuromagnetism at New York University, and worked for several years as a professional photographer in New York City, with an interest in ophthalmic/scientific photography.
Dimitra Skondra MD, PhD
Dimitra Skondra, MD,PhD, FASRS, an internationally renowned vitreoretinal surgeon and physician scientist, is the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor Ophthalmology & Visual Science and Vice Chair of Research at NYU Langone. She is also the founder and leader the Retinal Microbiome and Retina Big Data/Bioinformatics team. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital and her PhD/postdoctoral fellowship and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School at the renowned Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Her team focuses on the role of diet and gut microbiome in retinal disorders in particular AMD . She is considered the international leader and pioneer in this newly emerged field of retinal research using specialized gnotobiotic animal models she has developed , human data and cutting-edge multi-omics approach to delineate the gut-retina axis interactions.
Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD
Dr. Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD, obtained his BS degree at Yale University in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Subsequently, he completed his MD at Johns Hopkins and PhD at MIT with the Nobel Laureate Dr. Har Gobind Khorana. He then completed his residency at the Doheny Eye Institute/USC Department of Ophthalmology and his surgical retina fellowship at the Washington University St. Louis/Barnes Retina Institute. He then spent an additional year at Moorfields Eye Institute and at the Institute of Ophthalmology in London.
Day 2 Q&A Session
DAY 2 - May 12, 2026
Macular Degeneration & Diabetes
Welcome to Summit Day 2
Meet Our Speakers for Day 2
DAY 2 - May 12, 2026
Macular Degeneration & Diabetes
Lower Your Risk of Macular Degeneration —Starting Today
Johanna M. Seddon, MD
Can Red and Infrared Light Therapy
Save Vision?
Richard Rosen, MD
Is the Gut Microbiome
Driving Macular Degeneration?
Dimitra Skondra MD, PhD
How Blood Sugar and Metabolic
Conditions Can Steal Vision
Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD
Johanna M. Seddon, MD
Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM is Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan), Interim Chair of the Department and Director of the Residency Program. She is also Founding Director of the Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence at UMass Chan, and Director of the Retina Service at UMass Memorial Health Eye Center. Dr. Seddon is a renowned practicing retina specialist and genetic and nutritional epidemiologist.
Dr. Seddon pioneered studies of the etiology and prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and she is recognized for her groundbreaking research and discoveries related to lifestyle factors (smoking, body mass index, abdominal adiposity, exercise), nutrition (dietary lutein, zeaxanthin, green, leafy vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids) and the associations of these modifiable factors with AMD. The advice to follow these healthy habits, supported by her early research, has changed the management of macular degeneration world-wide. Her work was translated into the science-based cookbook “Eat Right for Your Sight”, which she co-authored.
Richard Rosen, MD
Dr. Rosen is a vitreoretinal surgeon and consulatant at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he serves as Vice Chairman and Director of Ophthalmology Research, as well as Surgeon Director and Chief of Retinal Services. Dr. Rosen is Professor of Ophthalmology at the Ican School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Visiting Professor in Applied Optics at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. His received his bachelor’s degree in psychology and anthropology at the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He also did graduate work in psychophysics in the Laboratory of Neuromagnetism at New York University, and worked for several years as a professional photographer in New York City, with an interest in ophthalmic/scientific photography.
Dimitra Skondra MD, PhD
Dimitra Skondra, MD,PhD, FASRS, an internationally renowned vitreoretinal surgeon and physician scientist, is the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor Ophthalmology & Visual Science and Vice Chair of Research at NYU Langone. She is also the founder and leader the Retinal Microbiome and Retina Big Data/Bioinformatics team. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital and her PhD/postdoctoral fellowship and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School at the renowned Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Her team focuses on the role of diet and gut microbiome in retinal disorders in particular AMD . She is considered the international leader and pioneer in this newly emerged field of retinal research using specialized gnotobiotic animal models she has developed , human data and cutting-edge multi-omics approach to delineate the gut-retina axis interactions.
Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD
Dr. Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD, obtained his BS degree at Yale University in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Subsequently, he completed his MD at Johns Hopkins and PhD at MIT with the Nobel Laureate Dr. Har Gobind Khorana. He then completed his residency at the Doheny Eye Institute/USC Department of Ophthalmology and his surgical retina fellowship at the Washington University St. Louis/Barnes Retina Institute. He then spent an additional year at Moorfields Eye Institute and at the Institute of Ophthalmology in London.
Day 2 Q&A Session (VIP ONLY)
DAY 3 - May 13, 2026
Glaucoma & Optic Nerve
How To Protect Your Optic Nerve
Before It’s Too Late
Raghu Mudumbai, MD
Support Optic Nerve Health Naturally, Through These Key Nutrients
Rani Banik, MD
The Truth About Screentime,
Blue Light, and Your Eyes
Meenal Agarwal, OD
Why Glaucoma
May Still Be Progressing
Michael Carter, MD
Raghu Mudumbai, MD
Raghu Mudumbai, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is Fellowship trained in both Glaucoma and NeuroOphthalmology and has an active practice in both disciplines. His publications and research also extend to both fields.
He has been involved in many clinical trials, including Neuroprotection in Glaucoma, new agents to lower Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma, Thyroid Eye Disease, and the largest trial of a genetically based optic nerve disease, Dominant Optic Neuropathy.
Rani Banik, MD
Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist. She completed her MD at Brown University, residency at UC Irvine, and fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute/Johns Hopkins Dr. Banik runs a private practice based in NYC and is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Banik is also certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements.
Dr. Banik’s expertise is often featured as an expert in her field, having appeared on Good Morning America, The New York Times, TODAY Online, CBS Evening News, NBC, ABC, FOX, The Washington Post, and many more media outlets. She has been voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NY Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology annually since 2017.
Dr. Banik is the author of two best-selling books, Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z and Dr. Rani’s Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen. She founded The Eye Summit™, the first online FREE educational event focused entirely on integrative strategies to protect and preserve vision. Dr. Banik also shares valuable insights on eye health and migraine on her podcast, The Eye-Q Podcast.
Books:
Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z
Shop eye care & migraine products: https://shop.rudranibanikmd.com/
Subscribe to The Eye-Q Podcast
Meenal Agarwal, OD
Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a board-certified optometrist and leading voice on the eye–brain connection. She owns three practices across Toronto and is pioneering a holistic approach to vision and eye health. She coined the term Spatial Awareness Processing Disorder (SAPD) to describe how modern digital environments are altering the brain’s ability to process real-world space and human connection and is the upcoming author of Stuck In A Flat World (Fall 2026). Dr. Agarwal is also the podcast host of Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health and Wellness, where she explores the intersection of health, neuroscience, and modern living while encouraging listeners to advocate for their health. Her work has been featured on CP24, The Social, TIME, CNN, Forbes, and Fox News.
Michael Carter, MD
Dr. Carter is a traditionally trained, board-certified medical physician. After 16 years of a successful career in Anesthesia and Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Carter turned his attention to Functional Medicine to address his own health concerns. Having glaucoma for over 30 years and experiencing declining visual acuity, he focused on finding the root causes of his glaucoma. He identified several underlying issues and was successful at stabilizing his eyesight decline, so he began helping other people in the same way. His greatest strength is his empathy for patients due to his own health journey.
Dr. Carter is a Certified Practitioner for the Bredesen Recode Protocol for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients as well as an Elite Practitioner for Dr. Goodenow’s Prodrome Science Program for dementia and other diseases. He is also Medical Director for several Atlanta area clinics and Chief Medical Officer of Health Revival Partners.
Day 3 Q&A Session
DAY 3 - May 13, 2026
Glaucoma & Optic Nerve
Welcome to Summit Day 3
Meet Our Speakers for Day 3
DAY 3 - May 13, 2026
Glaucoma & Optic Nerve
How To Protect Your Optic Nerve
Before It’s Too Late
Raghu Mudumbai, MD
Support Optic Nerve Health Naturally, Through These Key Nutrients
Rani Banik, MD
The Truth About Screentime,
Blue Light, and Your Eyes
Meenal Agarwal, OD
Why Glaucoma
May Still Be Progressing
Michael Carter, MD
Raghu Mudumbai, MD
Raghu Mudumbai, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is Fellowship trained in both Glaucoma and NeuroOphthalmology and has an active practice in both disciplines. His publications and research also extend to both fields.
He has been involved in many clinical trials, including Neuroprotection in Glaucoma, new agents to lower Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma, Thyroid Eye Disease, and the largest trial of a genetically based optic nerve disease, Dominant Optic Neuropathy.
Rani Banik, MD
Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist. She completed her MD at Brown University, residency at UC Irvine, and fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute/Johns Hopkins Dr. Banik runs a private practice based in NYC and is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Banik is also certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements.
Dr. Banik’s expertise is often featured as an expert in her field, having appeared on Good Morning America, The New York Times, TODAY Online, CBS Evening News, NBC, ABC, FOX, The Washington Post, and many more media outlets. She has been voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NY Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology annually since 2017.
Dr. Banik is the author of two best-selling books, Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z and Dr. Rani’s Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen. She founded The Eye Summit™, the first online FREE educational event focused entirely on integrative strategies to protect and preserve vision. Dr. Banik also shares valuable insights on eye health and migraine on her podcast, The Eye-Q Podcast.
Books:
Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z
Shop eye care & migraine products: https://shop.rudranibanikmd.com/
Subscribe to The Eye-Q Podcast
Meenal Agarwal, OD
Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a board-certified optometrist and leading voice on the eye–brain connection. She owns three practices across Toronto and is pioneering a holistic approach to vision and eye health. She coined the term Spatial Awareness Processing Disorder (SAPD) to describe how modern digital environments are altering the brain’s ability to process real-world space and human connection and is the upcoming author of Stuck In A Flat World (Fall 2026). Dr. Agarwal is also the podcast host of Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health and Wellness, where she explores the intersection of health, neuroscience, and modern living while encouraging listeners to advocate for their health. Her work has been featured on CP24, The Social, TIME, CNN, Forbes, and Fox News.
Michael Carter, MD
Dr. Carter is a traditionally trained, board-certified medical physician. After 16 years of a successful career in Anesthesia and Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Carter turned his attention to Functional Medicine to address his own health concerns. Having glaucoma for over 30 years and experiencing declining visual acuity, he focused on finding the root causes of his glaucoma. He identified several underlying issues and was successful at stabilizing his eyesight decline, so he began helping other people in the same way. His greatest strength is his empathy for patients due to his own health journey.
Dr. Carter is a Certified Practitioner for the Bredesen Recode Protocol for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients as well as an Elite Practitioner for Dr. Goodenow’s Prodrome Science Program for dementia and other diseases. He is also Medical Director for several Atlanta area clinics and Chief Medical Officer of Health Revival Partners.
Day 3 Q&A Session
DAY 4 - May 14, 2026
Brain-Eye Connection
What are The Visual Symptoms
of Migraine and IIH?
Deborah Friedman, MD
Visual Snow: What Is It
and Why Does It Happen?
Sui H. Wong, MD
Why You’re Not Recovering
After a Concussion
Randy Schulman, OD
The Root Cause of Migraine
You’ve Been Missing
Elena Gross, PhD
Deborah Friedman, MD
Dr. Friedman is Neurologist specializing in Headache Medicine and Neuro-Ophthalmology and the owner of Yellow Rose Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology in Dallas, Texas. She was the founding director of the Headache and Facial Pain Program and Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Neurology and Headache Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society (AHS), the American Neurological Association and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS).
She served on the Board of Directors of AHS, is the President Elect of the Southern Headache Society (incoming President Elect, September 2024), was a Past-President of NANOS and was a member of the steering committee for the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial. She has published over 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals and 28 book chapters. Her key interests are intracranial pressure disorders, cluster headache and migraine.
Sui H. Wong, MD
Dr Sui Wong is a Neurologist & Neuro-Ophthalmologist in London, UK. She is also a neuroscience clinician-researcher. She conducted the first treatment study in Visual Snow Syndrome, demonstrating improvement and brain network changes on functional MRI. This work was recognised by the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society with the J. Lawton Smith 2025 award for the most impactful research.
Dr. Wong's Books:
Break Free From Migraines Naturally
Dr Rani's Visual Snow Resources:
- Visual Snow Syndrome: 5 Things A Neuro-Ophthalmologist With Visual Snow Herself Wants You To Know
Randy Schulman, OD
Dr. Schulman received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her Masters in Vision Science and Doctorate in Optometry degrees from the State University of New York, College of Optometry. Dr. Schulman received Fellowships in the College of Optometrists for Vision Development and the College of Syntonic Optometry and is an Associate member of the Optometric Extension Program and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. She specializes in integrative optometry and vision therapy with an emphasis on vision rehabilitation, pediatrics, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, concussions and preventative, integrative and alternative vision care for all ages. Dr. Schulman lectures and has published on various topics in her field and is committed to supporting others to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain clear, comfortable vision through their lifetime.
http://www.cteyecareassociates.com
Dr Schulman's Social Media Links:
Elena Gross, PhD
Dr. Elena Gross, PhD, is a neuroscientist, clinical researcher, and former chronic migraineur who turned her two decades of personal struggle into a scientific mission. After earning her MSc in Neuroscience at Oxford and PhD in Clinical Research at the University of Basel, she became a pioneer in exploring the role of brain energy metabolism and mitochondrial function in migraine.
She is the founder and CEO of KetoSwiss and creator of Brain Ritual, inventor of four patents, and has published in top journals including Nature Reviews Neurology. Today, she empowers migraine sufferers worldwide with preventive, metabolic, and nutritional approaches to reclaim their health and quality of life.
Day 4 Q&A Session
DAY 4 - May 14, 2026
Brain-Eye Connection
Migraine and IIH: Visual Symptoms
You Should Never Ignore
Deborah Friedman, MD
Visual Snow: What Is It
and Why Does It Happen?
Sui H. Wong, MD
Why You’re Not Recovering
After a Concussion
Randy Schulman, OD
The Root Cause of Migraine
You’ve Been Missing
Elena Gross, PhD
Deborah Friedman, MD
Dr. Friedman is Neurologist specializing in Headache Medicine and Neuro-Ophthalmology and the owner of Yellow Rose Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology in Dallas, Texas. She was the founding director of the Headache and Facial Pain Program and Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Neurology and Headache Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society (AHS), the American Neurological Association and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS).
She served on the Board of Directors of AHS, is the President Elect of the Southern Headache Society (incoming President Elect, September 2024), was a Past-President of NANOS and was a member of the steering committee for the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial. She has published over 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals and 28 book chapters. Her key interests are intracranial pressure disorders, cluster headache and migraine.
Sui H. Wong, MD
Dr Sui Wong is a Neurologist & Neuro-Ophthalmologist in London, UK. She is also a neuroscience clinician-researcher. She conducted the first treatment study in Visual Snow Syndrome, demonstrating improvement and brain network changes on functional MRI. This work was recognised by the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society with the J. Lawton Smith 2025 award for the most impactful research.
Dr. Wong's Books:
Break Free From Migraines Naturally
Dr Rani's Visual Snow Resources:
- Visual Snow Syndrome: 5 Things A Neuro-Ophthalmologist With Visual Snow Herself Wants You To Know
Randy Schulman, OD
Dr. Schulman received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her Masters in Vision Science and Doctorate in Optometry degrees from the State University of New York, College of Optometry. Dr. Schulman received Fellowships in the College of Optometrists for Vision Development and the College of Syntonic Optometry and is an Associate member of the Optometric Extension Program and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. She specializes in integrative optometry and vision therapy with an emphasis on vision rehabilitation, pediatrics, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, concussions and preventative, integrative and alternative vision care for all ages. Dr. Schulman lectures and has published on various topics in her field and is committed to supporting others to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain clear, comfortable vision through their lifetime.
http://www.cteyecareassociates.com
Dr Schulman's Social Media Links:
Elena Gross, PhD
Dr. Elena Gross, PhD, is a neuroscientist, clinical researcher, and former chronic migraineur who turned her two decades of personal struggle into a scientific mission. After earning her MSc in Neuroscience at Oxford and PhD in Clinical Research at the University of Basel, she became a pioneer in exploring the role of brain energy metabolism and mitochondrial function in migraine.
She is the founder and CEO of KetoSwiss and creator of Brain Ritual, inventor of four patents, and has published in top journals including Nature Reviews Neurology. Today, she empowers migraine sufferers worldwide with preventive, metabolic, and nutritional approaches to reclaim their health and quality of life.
Day 4 Q&A Session
DAY 5 - May 15, 2026
Integrative Strategies
How to Calm Inflammation
to Protect Your Vision
Terry Wahls, MD
The Hidden Root Causes
Behind Common Eye Diseases
Neda Gioia, OD
5 Daily Habits
For Your Vision
Marc Grossman OD,LAc
Reduce Stress
to Protect Your Eyes
Mickie Brown, RN
Terry Wahls, MD
Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and conducts clinical research using functional medicine principles in the setting of multiple sclerosis and other chronic diseases at the University of Iowa. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. Dr. Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
Neda Gioia, OD
Dr. Neda Gioia, OD, is the founder and owner of Integrative Vision, a concierge optometry practice in New Jersey that bridges traditional eye care with functional medicine and nutrition to support vision and whole-body health. In addition to optometry, she holds dual credentials as a Certified Nutrition Specialist and an IFM Certified Practitioner.
She is the immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society and currently serves on the Board of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. Dr. Gioia also serves as a subject matter expert for the Institute for Functional Medicine and works as a consultant and speaker across industry and medical education. She lectures on nutrition in clinical eye care and participates in guest podcasting to share integrative wellness insights with diverse audiences.
Committed to advancing women’s leadership in healthcare, she has served on the board of Women in Optometry, received the Theia Award for Innovation, mentors women professionals, and is a member of The Menopause Society. Her mission is to transform healthcare—one patient and one clinician at a time.
Dr. Gioia's Websites:
http://www.integrativevision.com
Social Media:
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Dr Rani's Books on Ocular Nutrition:
Marc Grossman OD,LAc
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 . My approach is not to just treat the eyes but to in addition to treat the person behind the eyes. 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.
Mickie Brown, RN
As an independent consultant, Mickie divides her time between the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) at Mount Sinai Health Center (New York, NY) and her private practice, teaching Mindfulness for Mount Sinai Calm, Graduate Medical Education in addition to individuals and groups.
Day 5 Q&A Session
DAY 5 - May 15, 2026
Integrative Strategies
How to Calm Inflammation
to Protect Your Vision
Terry Wahls, MD
The Hidden Root Causes
Behind Common Eye Diseases
Neda Gioia, OD
5 Daily Habits
For Your Vision
Marc Grossman OD,LAc
Reduce Stress to Protect Your Eyes
Mickie Brown, RN
Terry Wahls, MD
Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and conducts clinical research using functional medicine principles in the setting of multiple sclerosis and other chronic diseases at the University of Iowa. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. Dr. Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
Neda Gioia, OD
Dr. Neda Gioia, OD, is the founder and owner of Integrative Vision, a concierge optometry practice in New Jersey that bridges traditional eye care with functional medicine and nutrition to support vision and whole-body health. In addition to optometry, she holds dual credentials as a Certified Nutrition Specialist and an IFM Certified Practitioner.
She is the immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society and currently serves on the Board of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. Dr. Gioia also serves as a subject matter expert for the Institute for Functional Medicine and works as a consultant and speaker across industry and medical education. She lectures on nutrition in clinical eye care and participates in guest podcasting to share integrative wellness insights with diverse audiences.
Committed to advancing women’s leadership in healthcare, she has served on the board of Women in Optometry, received the Theia Award for Innovation, mentors women professionals, and is a member of The Menopause Society. Her mission is to transform healthcare—one patient and one clinician at a time.
Dr. Gioia's Websites:
http://www.integrativevision.com
Social Media:
*Get 15% OFF NuLids PRO with discount code, EYESUMMIT15
Dr Rani's Books on Ocular Nutrition:
Marc Grossman OD,LAc
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 . My approach is not to just treat the eyes but to in addition to treat the person behind the eyes. 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.
Mickie Brown, RN
As an independent consultant, Mickie divides her time between the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) at Mount Sinai Health Center (New York, NY) and her private practice, teaching Mindfulness for Mount Sinai Calm, Graduate Medical Education in addition to individuals and groups.
Day 5 Q&A Session
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