Dr. Rani Banik is a board-certified Neuro-OphthalmologistMedical doctor who specializes in neurological conditions that affect vision. They can diagnose and treat conditions related to the optic nerve. Click the term to read more and fellowship trained in Neuro-Ophthalmology. As a physician, she uses her expertise in integrative medicine where nutrition, lifestyle, and education can preserve your vision and improve your overall health.
Dr. Banik also has a dedicated interest in IIH as she diagnoses, manages, and treats at least 10 patients per week with this condition. She is also an educator and researcher on neuro-ophthalmology conditions and has authored a book, Beyond Carrots – Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z.
Dr. Banik was also a speaker for our IIH webinar series where she discussed IIH from a Neuro-ophthalmologist’s perspective. She discussed some of the tools a Neuro-Ophthalmologist uses to make a diagnosis of elevated intracranial pressure such as: the Frisen PapilledemaSwelling of the optic nerve that carries visual signals from the eye to the brain. Click the term to read more Scale, Humphrey visual field test, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) that was discussed in detail. To learn more about these tools, visit our article A Look Into The Brain Through The Eyes.
Dr. Banik recently launched a 3-part series on IIH and how it affects the eyes on her podcast Eye-Q. In this series, she discusses how the diagnosis of IIH can be achieved, the treatment and management of this condition, and her personalized approach.
Dr. Banik is also the founder of The Eye Health Summit, a free online event that will take place May 1-7, 2025. This informative event will feature over 36 experts and discuss over 35 eye-related topics, including IIH. Is it a free event that both patients and providers can attend to learn how to preserve your vision and your overall health. Click HERE to register for this multi-day event.
You can follow Dr. Rani Banik on her Instagram account @dr.ranibanik or see her as a patient in her New York City practice, EnVision Health NYC.
