I have been practicing Optometry for 39 years. 2 1/2 years ago, after being diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic with an HbA1c of 9.9, I drastically changed my diet, using Intermittent Fasting and Keto and brought my HbA1c down to 4.9 WITHOUT MEDICATION. I also came off ALL medications, 2 for hypertension and a statin. I was able to give up my CPAP for sleep apnea. This is a great video, Dr Berry!
My optometrist told me that everyone is born with some form of cataracts. Never heard that before he told me I have cataracts but "not the kind that's harmful " is he crazy??
@@livehealthyfinishstrong neither have I until I saw that doctor after a head on collision caused a retinal tear in my left eye from the windshield glass. I'm going to make an eye exam appointment with my previous optometrist. Ty
@@livehealthyfinishstrong I was going to suggest you start doing videos on eye health through a keto lens, then I checked your channel and saw you had done a short "the diabetic eye" series. Good man. Are you thinking of going any further with that type of video?
I am 65 yrs old and started using Castor oil on my eye brows and lids twice a day about 8 months ago. I went to my eye doc for my exam about 2 weeks ago. My cateracts are better, my retina is completely healed and my dry eye is cured (I havent used drops since about 4 weeks after I started using the Castor oil). I was not expecting this and my doc asked me what I was doing. So happy!
I had really good news at the eye doctor recently. He said when they tested me for glaucoma in 2017, I had the early stages of it. He said it was markedly better in 2018, and remains that way. He said that does not happen. When you have it, it worsens. I started eating Keto in June 2017. I asked him if that could’ve made a difference. He said well, maybe. But he didn’t know. I came home and looked it up. And yes it can help! I’m going to send him the article about it. 😊 God is good!
I am not sure why, but one year after going ketogenic in my diet, my prescription glasses no longer worked. When I went to my eye doctor for an exam she proclaimed, Mark, your vision has improved to better than 20/20! She then asked, are you on one of these low carb diets? I, of course, proclaimed that I've been keto for a year now. She looked puzzled and said "You are like my 6th patient who has done this on a low carb diet."
I was told by my ophthalmologist that the cloudy condition in my eyes was an inevitable result of cataract surgery. I started taking Emergen-C 1,000 mg vitamin C twice a day to boost my immune system during the Covid-19 pandemic. To my surprise, the cloudiness disappeared. I am able to read most print without glasses. I'm 74 and have been eating Keto and do intermittent fasting for about three years. I am thankful for good health.
@@newlife8318 After doing much research, I believe the cloudiness is not growth but cholesterol trying to reduce inflammation which is the bodies healing response. I don't know why the Vitamin C 2,000 mg a day works. I just know in my case it does. Best wishes!
@@bernadettejalbert4304 Walmart carries it in the Vitamin and Supplement section. It comes in several flavors. My favorite is raspberry. It is not sweet. I add a couple of drops of liquid stevia.i take one in morning and one in evening. Best Wishes!
I have been working as a practising Ophthalmologist since 1985 in various parts of India. Thanks for this great video. At the age 71, still I am working as a consultant with good eye vision by the merciful grace of our God.
@@lindacote8856 Fruit's high levels of fructose can definitely be determential, whether fresh or unfresh. This is not news. Aside from the vision, high intake of fructose an adversely affect organs the pancreas and liver over time, as well.
See how your religious beliefs makes you such an evil person? Saying that some imaginary god likes you more than others and therefore protected you from getting eye problems and so gave them to others? You are a devil and no longer godly because you don't create a real god in yourself. You are creating a godless world, ignoring the real gods who walk our precious earth lost in religions and separation.
I was a sugar addict, and unsuccessfully tried to give it up until I saw a Dr. Sten Ekberg Video on Bread, gave up all bread & grains and sugar now no longer controls me! I am 1 month free of grains & sugar and my face is very noticeably thinner. Just found your channel today, thanks for the info. I was diagnosed with beginning cataracts a while back and it's good to know I'm on the right track to save my eyesight!
I agree that eliminating refined sugar products is best but eventually all food turns to sugar/glucose in the body - it provides our energy. Refined sugar, I think, makes fat if you consume too much and messes up your insulin levels which in turn messes up all sorts of of other processes in the body. It is harder for the body to obtain energy from the breakdown of fat so it starts to crave more sugary items in order to have sufficient energy.
yfpj 1 year ago My mom reversed her cataracts by doing exactly the things described in this video. She will tell you, she does not miss any of the foods that were making her sick! There is no substitute for feeling good through improving your health. Thank you, Dr. Berry, for sharing this! I hope it helps many other people and their loved ones. God bless!
Regretfully I found at about age 45 that due to corticosteroids being prescribed to me and shot into me I have black spots. Crazy. Doctors NEVER tell you the long term damage to your body from medications that they prescribe to you to make you "feel better". Steriod shots into my lower back every 4 months for 7 years not only caused the black spots but the muscle "melting" around my SI joints. A construction truck just rammed into my car 2 weeks ago. I'm going as natural as I can this time. At 57 I have 90 yr old joints but I'm coming back baby, I will recover.
Top 6 tips: 1. Stop smoking - it oxidizes every cell on your body, especially eyes 2. Avoid cortical steroids 3. Eliminate sugar from diet 4. Eliminate grains and starchy veggies 5. Eliminate vegetable oils from diet 6. Avoid too much alcohol Making these changes can stop progression and possibly improve existing cataracts.
My wife at 68 was getting cataracts. The optometrist said her cataracts were at 40%. I researched on line and came across using castor oil drops. She started using 1 drop/day in each eye and they cleared up in maybe a week. It also fixed her dry eyes. She has added NAC drops and MSM/vitamin C drops. It has been 3 or 4 years and her eyes are still clear. No more halos around lights. We have never smoked or drunk alcohol but eat a lot of carbs. We have just started carnivore eating to lose weight. Overall we are quite healthy and take no pharma drugs. We do take vitamins and supplements.
Someone commented about the use of castor oil drops to cure cataract in another similar video. Many replied to confirm the wonder of organic castor oil not just for cataract prevention but also for hair growth and skin care, and denture care too. Thanks for sharing your wife’s successful experience using castor oil.
chuck sul I am pleased for your wife. I have been taking castor oil drops, but a recent visit to an optician revealed that my cataracts have worsened. I shall research NAC drops.
@@chucksul4350 I used everything imaginable for years, but mine have kept getting worse, and need surgery, but I have problems about going forward. I tried the NAC drops, castor oil, eyebright, MSM, etc., etc., for months on end, several times, but nothing has helped. I will give the diet a try, but sugar is in everything now, and with my swallowing disorder, it usually takes using oils and starches to make food workable.
My mom reversed her cataracts by doing exactly the things described in this video. She will tell you, she does not miss any of the foods that were making her sick! There is no substitute for feeling good through improving your health. Thank you, Dr. Berry, for sharing this! I hope it helps many other people and their loved ones. God bless!
@@sylviacarlson3561 Most likely what Dr. Berry just said. All added sugars. Like honey sugar cane products. fructose corn syrup and sugars are hidden in everything including supplements. Processed foods are full of it. All grains. like wheat corn rice quinoa All starchy vegetables like root veg...potatoes carrots beets. A lot of people hear this and have a look of horror on their face. Usually a quite chubby face. What they don't realize is that feeling that if they give up these foods life won't be worth living, that is an addiction talking. An addiction to sugar. All of these foods and more turn to glucose in the body. Educate yourself about how all of this works and you may start seeing these foods in the same category as rat poison. I certainly do. Who knew the common potato was so insidious.
I went to U of Michigan Kellogg Eye Clinic today. I was told I'd eventually require cataract surgery, as I've had a slight decrease in my vision. My Dr. scoffed at the idea that my low carb diet could reverse cataracts. I go back in 6 months and hope to prove him wrong!! Lost 80 lbs so far, and my eye pressures are down markedly!!
I was told in my late 30's that because I was near sided that I would end up with cataracts in my later years. The doctor told me there was nothing I could do to prevent it. Now I am 73 and was told a few months ago that I have cataracts. He said I would know when to have surgery as I would slowly not be able to see well. I will try what you have shared. I do have pre diabetes (I do not take meds!) and I take a high blood pressure pill which I have cut in half. I do not drink alcohol or soda's. I am a baker and trying to back off eating the goodies I bake. I do intermittent fasting 6 days a week. And try to eat well. I have lost weight slowly. I will do my best.
@@carolkinyon6308 drink sage fresh tea that kills cataract in the eyes and put castor oil organic hence free unrefined this gets rid of cataract in the eyes
Here is a trick you might like to try. Drink this once a day at lest. By your lettuce in bags ready to go. Get a blender ( the most powerful you can afford). Add about an inch to 2 inches of salt water, and lemon juice to taste, then several hand fulls of the lettuce some sweet peppers, celery, and other veggies you like and an avocado. You get the idea - a big salad. Blend it all and drink it slowly. Like the doctor said no added sugar and no seed oils, ever. 😉
I've been doing the Keto thing for nine days now. No sugar, grains, or carbs. The improvements I have felt are amazing. I've had issues with my right eye for almost two years and I am seeing an improvement. Thanks for all you do! You are helping thousands of people.
I've been having issues with my right eye for some time now too and since adjusting when I eat to every other day (Alternate Day Fasting or ADF for short)(On my fast days I eat literally 0 calories, absolutely NOTHING) my eye has improved substantially, and it's only been like 8 days since I started. The best thing I could've done, sure I get hungry and it feels bad but it's helping me heal and that's well worth a day of hunger.
@@TehLiquid Wow!! I never tried ADF only intermittent fasting but that’s amazing. Maybe I should try that myself and see what happens. Fasting all around is good for the whole body giving it a break from digestion in order to heal. I’m glad to hear your eye is improving. Our bodies are amazing. Thank you for posting such a positive post. Keep me updated here on this comment thread. God bless you 😊
@@margaretjaeger2064 I just noticed your comment this morning. It never notified me. I appreciate you responding. It’s very encouraging to hear from others who have similar issues in their life. Yes, I did the keto way of eating although done days my sensitivity to light seemed worse and other days better. I normally don’t ask my doctor about any certain ways to eat unless I’m explaining to him about my new changes. Over these years I’ve not taken most doctors advice because I can honestly say I know from experience that things I’ve known about health have been so helpful to me that I can see for myself that these ways do in fact work. I’m not a big believer in pharmaceuticals unless absolutely necessary. I love all things natural and love working with herbs and essential oils. Recently my doctor also mentioned I should take a statin for high LDL, but I a not taking these medicines. I will change my way of eating and I also saw a good video that makes sense that the LDL isn’t always a bad thing. My doctor did tell me not to eat grains and to eat more greens, vegetables and omega 3’s fish, also chicken. He also only said this after I told him I wasn’t willing to take a statin drug. So yes, my doctor is a little bit holistic or seems. I can always switch though if I don’t care for their services. I have an insurance plan where I can get a doctor under that plan. I have tried Keto before but was confused about which foods were paleo or not since some websites say one food is ok and another is different. Fasting does work for lots of things. After the initial hunger passed I was good to go. I’ll give keto a try again and I bet my 176 LDL will be lower. I was also wondering about the 105 blood sugar which seems normal to me. Used to be 115-116 was considered pre-diabetic but they kept lowering their numbers. Wow! Well thank you for your advice. It’s nice talking to other people here and sharing. I don’t feel so alone 😊
Sandra P 1 year ago I was told 4-5 yrs ago i had a cataract developing. I started keto, changed my supplements, etc. This included adding more D3 and K2 with others like a great magnesium and good C. It hasn't grown and i think truly it has decreased since it's not "mentioned" anymore.
This is good news. I have the start of cataracts and it is wonderful news that my keto, sugar free, vegetable oil free, starchy vegetables free diet may stop my cataracts from progressing and may even reverse them. Thank you! xo~linda
What helpful, timely information- I was told a few years ago that I would have them by my mid 60s. Not what I wanted to hear, considering that my grandma went blind from Macular Degeneration. I am on Day 14 of Carnivore. You have been instrumental in this decision. PLUS my gouty son actually watched your gout video, and then went to his new Gout doc, who told him to go Keto or Carnivore asap! 💕
thanks for this tip re. gout!!!!! i am trying to remain vegetarian, since my only allowed meat (salmon) does trigger gout, but it is fascinating the gout doc said go keto. My cherry juice is supposed to hhelp gout, but i think the sugar in it defeats the purpose. guess i can take the cherry pills, if i can find ones w/o vegetable oils!!
Cataract surgery brings in BILLIONS to docs yearly. They have fancy-schmancy lasers now to "add value" to the cataract procedures...they SUCK!! Change your diet....change your life.
Anytime I am considering my options regarding health and healing I start with prayer. Sometimes prayer alone provides the answer I need. Sometimes I am led in the direction of a video like this and others but, I always start with prayer to the creator of all things.( including my particular body). My answer may be different than others answers. “The answer to 1001 questions is Be Led”
I’ve noticed that my eyesight has improved since going Keto! I used to use a magnifying glass for all small print. Now I can see without using anything!
One minor correction. You say we've been eating margarine and veg oils for "several decades". I'm a boomer (born 1954) and grew up on Oleomargarine and veg oils for cooking. Mother did too (born 1920). Oleo was developed before the turn of the century and became popular during the world wars. So it's been a CENTURY of eating bad stuff and we are seeing the results - mother had cataracts and glaucoma in her 70's. Sister developing cataracts now and at least half of my peers are having cataract surgery. Let's stop this madness of processed foods!
Ten months ketovore and so many improvements to my health. I’m no longer forced to sit all day from pain and inflammation. I hope my vision will improve but my eyesite has gotten progressively worse every year. Fingers crossed this year will be better for my vision. I have eliminated everything you’ve listed. You have helped me more than anyone else. Thank you.
Two years ago I started doing exercises for the eyes and my sight improved steadily. Wearing glasses from age 45, I only need reading glasses, I am 72. Also doing keto. Good luck to you.
@@JohnS-mq2mu All excercises 10 times: Move eyes up and down, left to right. Make big circle. Start with big circle then move inwards like a spiral. Move eyes diagonal, up and down, from right and left side. Make large figure of 8, horizontal. I do them before getting out of bed in the morning, they do not take long. You can find these and many more on UA-cam, but these do the trick for me. Good luck!
Recently, I had an opthamologist give me a complete eye exam. He afterwards announced a cataract in one eye was forming. Then dismissed me. A machine could have given me the same diagnosis. Point being: thank you for really helpful information and direction!
After starting keto and fasting my eyesight improved. I was scheduled for diabetic retinopathy surgery. 2 days before surgery the dark shadow in the corner disappeared. We switched eyes and surgery to remove a small glop of blood that wouldn’t break up found no diabetic damage, but did find a tear in my retina that didn’t shown on scans. Dr fixed the tear in my retina and that was all that was needed. I was super happy about no diabetic damage. Thanks Dr. Berry. I’ve been listening to your videos for years.
Both of my parents died in their 90s and both had cataract surgery in their early 80s. Neither had diabetes or high BP or were overweight. But they definitely ate plenty of sugar. My husband (62) just had one eye done and the other next month. He has diabetes and high BP. I’ve been thinking it probably has something to do with sugar intake. Doesn’t everything? I’ve been eating keto for almost 2 years and I’ve definitely noticed that my vision has improved.
They could have had Hyperinsulinemia. Doctors habitually don’t test for that. Blood sugar has to be quite high before you are diagnosed with Diabetes. Your blood sugar could be 0.1-0.2 under the cut off for years, meaning you will still get the complications.
It never stops amazing me what a powerful thing “(The proper human diet)” is. I wish I had switched to the proper human diet decades ago because I think I would have an amazing body not just an average one. I wish he was my doctor but in a way he is.
@@TK-zc5wu Archaic humans were almost exclusively carnivore, they were hunters and gatherers, but emphasis on the hunter. There are some indications they may have eaten exceedingly small amounts of seasonal nuts and fruits, but only if they were starving, thus the "gatherers" and that gathered food was clearly not the main source of their nutrition, just a rare, seasonal supplement.
PhD biochemist here, now retired age 82: In 1995, I was told I had developing cataracts, and would have to have lens replacements after a few more years. So I dived into the scientific literature and learned that a Russian scientist had found that n-acetyl carnosine (NAC) could reverse cataracts. He patented some eye drops which he called Can-C, and sold them for an incredibly high price. They weren't available in the US, since not approved by the FDA. So I bought a bulk supply of powdered NAC and made a solution of 0.2g/100 ml saline (stronger than that burns my eyes). A year after my initial diagnosis, my optometrist said he saw no more trace of cataracts. I've been using my home-made drops for 30 years, and still no cataracts. BTW, most of my peer group have long ago had cataract surgery.
@@lilithrosestarseed386 Amazon sells n-acetyl-carnosine as a bulk powder. If you don't have the means to measure out grams of powder and mix it into saline, then you can buy the expensive eyedrops ready to use. Just Google "Can-C eye drops" to see who sells it.
Sorry but I don't get why people are posting how wonderful surgery is for cataracts when this video is plainly showing how to prevent or even reverse them!!! Of course you can get surgery and see vast improvement esp when they are changing out the lense. POINT IS I do not want surgery! There can always be complications, there is a cost involved, and most importantly, there are underlying conditions that are causing the cataracts that is affecting the entire body. Maybe all of you who talk about surgery should comment on the ophthalmologists videos who tell you, like mine did, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. They will love your surgery testimonials. As for many that come to this channel, treating the entire body instead of solely depending on conventional medicine or surgery is the first step we want to take.
I had cataract surgery just before the pandemic, no complications and no cost (its free in the uk) but i didnt know about keto etc before i was diagnosed prediabetic. I thought surgery was the only option. There's nothing wrong w surgery, but i wouldnt want it if there is an option without cutting me open.
@@rebeccaw68 My 85 yr old mom had cataract surgery with devastating side effects! As her doctor went to lift her lens from her eye, it shattered and had to be removed piece by piece! Her eye shrunk and her vision was greatly impaired. I will not have cataract surgery!
Thank you so much for this info. I have had cataract surgery on my left eye, no trouble with the right one, I never smoked, or drank alcohol, sweets yes, which I eliminated them soon after the surgery 2 years ago, now I will throw away vegetable oils and margarine, thank you so much. Doris appreciated much
Since my quadruple bypass 25 years ago i have relied on my own reading to learn about diet for improving my health. I've learned so much. Eliminating sugar and starchy foods is very important to keep your insulin demads low is imperative. My eating window is limited to 5 hours each day. I walk 5 miles each day unless the weather prevents me. I only use olive oil, and bacon grease for cooking. Im 70 i normally read without glasses. I seldom drink but would limit myself to 2 drinks a day. Keto seems to work for many. But also vegetarian seems very good. People are waking up about relying on themselves to learn healthy eating habits.
Yes people more people need to wake up to take care of themselves and stop being dependent on doctors in the medical. It's educating yourself so important!
My paternal & maternal grandmothers had cataracts in both eyes. Thanks for this video! BTW, I've been Ketovore with fasting for 4 weeks & now have normal blood pressure & blood sugar levels. Glad I listened to you & felt inspired to give this a go! I was surprised that I didn't CRAVE sugar like I thought I would. In fact, I haven't struggled at all. THANK YOU, Dr. Berry!
I started Keto March 1, 2020, I had cataract surgery scheduled a couple weeks later. I canceled my surgery because of pandemic. I rescheduled the doctors appointment to set up surgery June 2022. No need for surgery, I don't have a cataract. It's gone!!! One of the many benifits of my proper human diet❤❤❤
Thanks for a fine vid. A few weeks ago I had an optometry appointment and my optometrist acted slightly surprised when he checked for cataracts. I've been a 10 plus year patient of his and he'd years earlier diagnosed light cataracts. I quit drinking alcohol 10.5 years ago. Late April 2021 I had a digestive issue with bloating and gas both ends. I immediately changed my diet: dropped virtually all sweets, sugar and grain products. The exception was coffee and sugar and sour dough muffin with eggs for breakfast. Oct 15th 2021, I got a mild pain in upper abdomen....so immediately stopped all caffeine, Coffee and of course the sugar. All summer and to this time I have been consuming sometimes up to 500 to 800 calories of extra virgin olive oil, rare steak, avocado oil, sardines, tuna, salmon 2 to 3 x week, bowls of mixed frozen vegs, froz broccoli, spinach, daily organic flax seed oil, garlic stuffed olives. Plus vitamins, minerals, curcumin/peperin, about 300 mg Vit K2 5000 iu D3 (blood work is excellent for the D3 quantity for me). So I attribute, based on your video, that this cleaner diet without sugar for the most part and so forth has affected my cataracts somewhat, possibly. I lift weights, walk etc and am age 74.5 yrs.
@@TheBunky2008 I think the 500 to 800 cal is the total calories per day. Can be done if you measure all you eat. That would mean only 1 to 2 meals a day and mostly fasting.
@@verisww8104 Thank you for that. I'm not giving up coffee with heavy cream and monk fruit sweetener. I've dropped 8 lbs. Definitely don't need any more weight loss. However, after a month I feel so darn healthy. I'm 76 and proud of it. I eat once or twice daily. Half gallon of water daily.
Magnesium is also a cofactor of Vitamin D. Needed along with Vitamin K2 and D3 to work together. Avoid oxide form; poor absorption. Both D3 and K2 are fat soluble so take 5000-10,000 IU D3 + 200 mg magnesium glycinate with breakfast/lunch and 200 mcg Vitamin K2 and 200 mg magnesium glycinate with supper. Meals should contain healthy fat. Avoid processed seed oils /vegetable oils, margarine, shortening.
Dr. Berry, I am from East Tennessee, living in Florida for decades. I so enjoy hearing you speak. Sounds like Home. And your wisdom, freely given, feels like Home. Thank you to a true son of the volunteer state from a daughter of said state. You have a mighty big heart. Much gratitude
Thanks Doc, it’s surprises me how people won’t take this advice, and then complain about vision impairment/diabetes/hypertension/etc. if we trace back nearly all epidemic conditions, we can find a processed food as the culprit.
I was told 4-5 yrs ago i had a cataract developing. I started keto, changed my supplements, etc. This included adding more D3 and K2 with others like a great magnesium and good C. It hasn't grown and i think truly it has decreased since it's not "mentioned" anymore.
@@monstersong7433 we have used the mag srt (time release) and several other products from jigsaw health for years. We've shared with many friends and they all see benefits and have started using. They had an independent study done on their product that is impressive. Thomas DeLauer introduced it to us years ago.
My eye exam was AWESOME! my doctor literally said “ you’re doing something right “.... he said my eyes were super healthy and my eyesight had not lessened since last visit 5 years ago... lol Keto / carnivore almost 3 years ! ⭐️⭐️
Last time I saw the eye doctor was only about a month into keto. I'm annoyed by my very expensive progressive lenses, maybe my eyes are improving? My doc did tell me that my eyes are aging really well. Felt good hearing that.
I was diagnosed with glaucoma 4 yrs ago. All of the 4 drops caused my eyes extreme issues, one gave me a heart attack the following day, and I don't have heart disease! 3 yrs ago, my cataracts started and grew fast. 2 yrs ago they weren't ready for surgery. Last summer, my glaucoma Dr said my cataracts were in the moderate stage. I refuse cataract surgery as the UV PERMITTING lenses are no longer available, and I would suffer permanent S.A.D. depression from lack of UV in my eyes! I started using eye drops with Hialuronic acid in them, and my cataracts are disappearing. Last month at my eyeglass Dr, he said that my cataracts are the same size as they were 2 yrs ago! And the glare is much reduced, and I can read w/o my trifocals! I only wear my new glasses now to drive and watch tv if I need to read the closed captioning. In addition to the drops, I HAVE cut back on frying by buying an Air Fryer! My use of sugar (in baking) did increase for awhile, so I've cut back on that, too. One sneaky way sugars get into your diet is with juices! I only eat organic now to eliminate the horrible chemicals, which has been THE best food decision I've ever made! So I always dilute fruit juices by 50-75% with filtered water, and only drink 12 oz diluted juice per day. My glaucoma? I supposedly lost 50% of my dim vision, but in the past 4 months, my dim vision has IMPROVED! True! When I get up at night to pee, I can see the woodgrain flooring in a very dim orange nightlight 8 ft away. I couldn't see that in the dark 1 yr ago. Definitely do what this doc says, it really does help.
Just came home from the eye doctor. I have a slight yellowing of my lens, meaning cataracts. What do I find? You with a cataract video. You're the best.
@KenDBerryMD. Am needing cataract surgery according to my dr & have vision changes which unfortunately support that. Been on ketogenic lifestyle for about 3 yrs. Ketovore 3 +months, never smoked . I have been on steroids for asthma off & on for years then disseminated coccidiodoidmycosis...that may have been big culprit. I wish this could be reversed.
I have studied twice the ability of NAC in Rabbit models in its ability to clear Induced Cataract. However , didn't see any improvement or positive effects. NAC may prevent but definitely not remove Cataract. If everything goes well, we may come up with a novel eyedrop formulation which will help in clearing Cataract
I cured my cataracts with Vitamin K2. Also, my lenses softened up, so now I can actually read up-close! I haven't been able to do that in 50 years. ALSO I urinate like a race horse, because my prostrate has been decalcified!
@e4912 Read Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: (bleue) I was taking milligram doses. Handfuls. From different suppliers. (this is because I go overboard on everything I do) What happened then, my back locked up. It felt like severe painful stiffness. Maybe calcium was coming out of my discs, into the fluid? Had to crawl on my hands and knees into my car into the emergency room, calling for a wheelchair. X-rays showed nothing. They thought I was in there for the free dope. (county hospital) After stopping K2 use for a few days, my back freed up and it went the other way! I had complete fluidity of motion in my back, knees, hands like I was 10 years old again. Anyway the fogginess in my eyes, cleared up. The optometrist said I had a "2 out of 10" cataract (as he called it) (not very scientific). When I went in a year later, after the K2, the optometrist actually laughed when I asked about my cataracts. He said "you have no cataracts". I guess he forgot about his earlier diagnosis, and then didn't associate the 'me now', with the 'me then'; Because, everybody knows cataracts are not reversible. I'm 75 now. My vision is clear, but I think the musculature on my lens is becoming weak. (like everything else) It's taking longer to focus up close, some times I can't get there anymore. But I can still squint. lol
I am 76 and about one year ago I started to use organic Castor oil at bed time , one drop in the eyes. My cataract reversed, but not completely, because I stopped to use it, no reason. But I continue to use for face skin and my brown spots get significantly lighter. Will use for eyes again, thank you for reminding!
Wow! This is an amazing coincidence. I just went to the doctor's today for a check up and I mentioned the eye doc said I have cataracts a couple years ago and my doc checked and said that was odd because he couldn't see it. I said, do they go away??? LOL.
Makes sense to me! The yellow stuff in the corners of my eyes are virtually gone since I've cut out carbs and sugar. So... why wouldn't it help reduce or prevent other eye issues?! Thanks, Doc! 🥰
@@froglegs653 I'm not sure if that's what it's called. I had yellowish stringy globs in the corners of my eyes that are virtually not there anymore. The eye doctor said it was from the sun. I never tried to pick it off. But after cutting carbs and sugar and doing intermittent fasting/OMAD, it's almost all gone! Best wishes! 😊
I am a 75 year old women with diabetes and my cataracts are pretty bad. I've been watching a lot of videos on carnivore and about to take the plunge. I am aware of so many health benefits but never thought it would help my eyes. I am going to do it anyway so if my eye sight improves it will be a bonus.
Just topped out at 70 today, regrettably I ddn't find your site, and others with similar messages early enough, and have had one cataract done which was brilliant, but due to COVID, the American Specialists have been unable to come back to our little Island and do the second one, which was already well progressed, and continues to cloud over. I did try Can-C, and it may have slowed things down just a tad, but in my case Either it didn't really work, or I was too far along when I tried it. I have seen many comments where it was helpful, but it didn't do much for me. However with a slightly lax following of your diet advice I feel I am in great shape for my age. As I have been saying to well wishers. I am 70 on the outside and 7 on the inside.
I didn’t really hear anything that would reverse cataracts that you already have. I got them from being on steroids for autoimmune disease for a year at a time (3 times). I had surgery on one eye which has left me with double vision, which is still blurry. I have to read with one eye closed. I very much afraid of having the other eye done and losing even more vision. I’ll wait until I can hardly see before doing that. I’m not diabetic, but my retinal specialist says that I’m developing diabetic-like changes in my eyes. The veins or arteries are growing in a hooked shape. Not good as it could cause an occlusion, which is why I got on steroids to begin with. Protect your eyesight, people, at all costs! It’s so precious and so easily lost.
Have been doing intermittent fasting (19-5) and mostly carnivore for about 4 months. The floaters in my eyes that I've had for decades have disappeared.
65 and going in for cataract surgery on Monday. I’ve been eating a very low carb / keto diet for a little over a year now so hopefully this will help with a quick recovery. Diabetic for over 23 years and grateful I’ve never developed diabetic retinopathy, was surprised to learn it was cataracts that were causing my vision issues. Hopefully I will never have them again in the future now that I eat the “Proper Human Diet”. 🥰
Dad couldn't have cataract surgery and had low vision from it. His doc told him to take at least 20 mg of lutein a day and the doc was seeing improvements from him using it
@@karenv5103 I have being taking lutein for over a year and my vision has improved and I also take vitamin A. I do have a genetic eye condition but that is another story.
At 50 i was told by the opticien that i had a cateracht developing in each eye. I also had goute in my big toe which even when not hurting left a feeling in the joint. After going on the keto diet for 12 months and falling off it :( I now have no caterachts and have been clear of re-occuring goute for about 10 years ( almost 62 now ) Soon i will be keto again ;)
I started putting castor oil in my eyes...doctor said I had a beginning of cataract in my right eye only. I don't have outdoor sun issues...i love the sunlight but she tried telling me i did... yeah right. My only issue was computer screen light...i have bluelighted all my devices... lots better. Cannot wait to see if the Castor Oil works😊
I have heard these things before here on your channel. Seems like if you want to be healthy and avoid problems, it is a good idea to follow these tips everyday, all the time.
I just came back from the eye Dr. in New Mexico, a high altitude desert where there is PLENTY of uva and uvb light. My vision IMPROVED from 20/20 to 20/15! I've been following Dr. Berry's advice for a while now, and this is ANOTHER reason to keep doing so. Edit: today is January 7th, 2025. I'm over 60, too.
I was told I had cataracts shortly after I started taking eye drops for glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. I noticed they reminded me of calluses, and asked my eye doctor if my eyes could be trying to protect themselves from the irritation of blinking with dry eyes and of course he said no. Since all the eye drops have preservatives, I recently asked him what the effects of preservatives are on living cells, and he didn’t know, nor could I find any info online. I do know that vitamin D is very important for longevity and prevention of cancer, and that it is manufactured partially by sunlight on our skin and indirectly through our eyes. I always have liked to be in the sun, and although I’m in my 70s, thankfully have not had any cancer and very little skin wrinkling. I use sunscreen very seldom, as the products themselves have been proven to cause cancer. I would be interested to know if the general cancer issues multiplied more when we were told to stay out of the sun and always cover our eyes?
Ask Ophthamologist which type of Glaucoma you have. One called closed angle Glaucoma requires laser treatment and preventative early Surgery and is much more severe. If not treated early, sudden blindness and pain can result. How do I know? Two family members have this type.
All eye drops DO NOT have preservatives or at least not the same kind. Similasan brand is homeopathic. Read the label and do the research to see if this is something you want to use.
Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez actually found that vitamin D for some cancer patients made cancer grow. So people should be careful with vitamin D. Too much can cause other problems as well. Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone, not a vitamin.
I’m not 50 yet, and just had cataract surgery on my left eye. Had cataract surgery on my right eye 2 years ago. No diabetes, trauma, or family history, so thank you for sharing this information. So happy I can see again!
If you keep watching Dr. Berry, Jason Fung, and others in the low carb community, you'll eventually learn the following important fact: _By the time a doctor diagnoses you with diabetes (especially via fasting glucose) you've probably been accumulating blood sugar damage to your body for 10 or 15 years._ I have no idea if this applies to you or not, but I can give you some signs to look out for: 1) You eat and/or drink a lot of carbohydrates 2) You crave carbohydrates 3) You get blood sugar crashes 4) You get sleepy after meals 5) Your fasting glucose is above 90 (technically, below 100 is "normal", but if yours is above 90 you should investigate further.) 6) You have any issues related to inflammation -- e.g. achy joints, etc. 7) Frequent urination and/or thirst 8) You're overweight, especially around the mid-section 9) You have or have had PCOS. 10) Fatigue 11) Skin Tags 12) Dark velvety rings of skin around neck or arm pits (Acanthosis nigricans) 13) ALT (blood test) at the high end of the normal range (indicates fatty liver) 14) You have a hard time losing weight. 15) Hypertension 16) You feel the need to eat/snack all day long The more of these you have the more likely you are to have a stealth blood sugar / insulin issue. As non-doctors we tend to think of diabetes as a binary choice -- we either have it or we don't. To be honest, most doctors also see it this way too. But it's not he case at all. Diabetes is a continuum, just like wealth. Saying someone is "not diabetic" is like checking someone's annual income and declaring they are "not poor" because their income is above the poverty line. An income above $20,000 may not be poverty, but it's still not a healthy income. I hope this makes sense. I'm not trying to pin a diagnosis of blood sugar dysregulation on you or anyone else. For all I know you're 100% perfectly healthy. I'm simply saying it can be a HUGE mistake to wait for a doctor to tell you that you have blood sugar problem.
Just had an eye exam and was told I have cataracts. I was also told, nothing can be done to reverse it other than surgery. I discovered 6 years ago my main DR of health lied to me about reversing type 2 diabetes. I fired him and got off of 12 prescriptions. I changed what I eat, added many supplements to reverse my type 2. So, I figure this Dr is ignorant as to reversing cataracts. But it surprises me how a Dr will not give any hope whatsoever and offer only 1 solution like surgery or some drug. It's all about the money and not about a healthy alternative.
Doctors are only after 1 thing from there patients and that is offering you a repeat prescription and get money from it every time doctors never tell you the truth and it's absolutely true you can reverse any disease with in your body it all starts in your gut healthy gut healthy body bad gut unhealthy body this is very true
Very interesting...Dr Ken....Thanks!!!Well balance eating is the best!!! I am Italian... first time went back to Italy, few years ago, stayed in my hometown in Sicily, we met a lot of 75-80 years old people , friends and family of my parents, all eat bread, pasta from very good grains mostly organic (about 70-80gr ) a day , almost allways with lots of veggies or fresh tomato a d olive oil. Almost no refined sugar.. no one put sugar in their espresso!!Everyone was in good shape( very few overweight!!) No one wore glasses or ever mentioned cataract surgery!! Here in Canada or USA I think everything is too refined... and sugar is everywhere in big amounts!! A nd nobody walks! I eat organic pasta and bread in moderation... a little organic meat, lots of fish, wild, and organic greens and veggies only the best olive oil..fruits.... don't use refined sugar!! I am 70years young , don't take any medications....only my vitaminD...K..!! Keto is not for me ...glad it can help some of you feel better!! Love to you all💖
Frank Picillo That is very encouraging. If the gut is in good health, people can eat anything, and this probably applies to your friends in Italy. Most of us have eaten poorly for decades, and are now reaping the results. Whilst we thought we were eating healthily, we were hookwinked.
I so agree with you. Spent years in Spain and it's more or less the same. Very little refined sugar is eaten. Lots of vegs, fish, meat, fresh fruit, rice, eggs, some pasta and bread, olive oil - all good quality food. Keto would not be for me either.
My cataracts were actually a godsend. Having had severe myopia since my early teens, the onset of cataracts enabled me to receive corrective lenses implanted. Absolutely life changing.
That's good to hear. I'm in the same boat. I'm severely nearsighted and starting to develop cataracts. I'm a little worried about the surgery, however. I've heard it can cause a torn retina.
@@aeanderson8491 The surgery was a breeze. I was absolutely amazed to be able to see my clock across the room during the night. The surgeries (right, then left eye) were scheduled 3 weeks apart. Under mild sedation, I remember nothing, no pain at all. A series of several drops several times a day for about a week follows, but you'll be fine.
@@aeanderson8491 Just having severe myopia puts you at higher risk of retina issues. This is because the longer eyeball put the retinal tissue at higher tension and risk of tearing increases. Know ALL the potential symptoms, and know ahead of time where the best hospital is in your area. Call your Optometrist/Ophthalmologist immediately, and head to the hospital… no delay.
Just today the ophthalmologist said I have level 3 cataracts. I also have Adee's pupils and Salzmann. I am terrified to have cataract surgery. I don't want to see instruments coming towards my eye. I started carnivore/keto 2 weeks ago. I could not pass the dmv vision test, so now I can only drive in the daytime. I am thinking of holding off on the 'surgery' and waiting awhile. I am very motivated for this new way of eating: meat, no sugar, no grains, cruciferous vegetables
yet another great video, i had my cataracts fixed six years ago before I knew all this about diet. i remember one conversation with my eye doctor and I asked her point blank if even one person in the world had found a way to cure their cataracts and she said "No". seemed pretty hopeless at the time. however in the last 2 years I've lost 93 lbs, got back to my marine weight, got blood pressure back to normal, and got off all medications. thanks again for all your work, you are the best :) PS: I like the fades between edits, many people use abrupt cuts which are distracting.
I am very proud of you for taking charge of your health. It's so important that people educate educate educate not only about their health but everything.
I was diagnosed with cataracts several years ago. They were not very bad but got worse over the years. I finally decided on surgery. It was the best thing I ever did for my eyes. Not only did I get brighter clearer vision from the surgery but with the new lens, I don't need glasses. I can read the smallest letters on the eye chart and since I don't drive I need not worry about distance vision. The examiner after the surgery said that if I were still driving it was borderline if I would need correction. Check with your own doctor but I wished I would have had the operation a lot sooner.
I'm happy your surgery turned out so well, but that's not the case for everyone. I just watched a video from an eye surgeon talking about 5 things that can and do happen after cataract surgery that don't get mentioned.
@@jackbrechwald8344 Some studies indicate that death from medical errors could be even higher due to the way medical errors are reported on death certificates-with as many as 440,000 people dying every year from medical errors. The number of deaths caused by medical errors is far too high. **** That's deaths, how many injuries occur as a result of medical treatment?
I was diagnosed with developing cataracts last year, seriously glad I saw this in my feed today. Thank you for such helpful information, I was diagnosed with early cataracts last year and am hoping this will help me avoid surgery.
Roberta…I have been diagnosed last yr; don’t worry, it takes about 25 yrs to arrive on the surgery path - facts are, we live longer with medical advances, so certain issues are propping up. It is not possible to sustain this “diet” unless we are living alone. We can do certain things he suggests; this is also how doctors are, and might be tyrants in their own homes. I don’t (drink soda, eat fried foods, bake stuff, like starchy foods, buy sweets of any kind) but I still developed cataract.
Roberta..forgot one thing, my dad is a heavy smoker/drinker (since he was 18) and doesn’t have cataract just diagnosed with (inherited) Parkinson’s. Doctors will tell you: “there are exceptions, of course”, in the meantime they are scaring most of us to bits.
Hi Dr. B - I wanted to find an EYE related video of yours to tell you this! I'M SO EXCITED!!! I just got back from the eye doctor's office. My eyes felt like I needed a new prescription - I was seeing better without my glasses! At least with my right eye. So, today, I had it confirmed. My right eye has gotten 5 increments better and my left eye 2! The eye dr here is older and REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF - he's a remarkable find in a small town - known well in Austin as being the best and most interested in weird eye issues. I told him I feel like my right eye sees better w/o glasses. He checked and was a bit shocked that my right eye is on the way (age related) to a cataract, but my vision has improved sooo much - those two don't go together. And nobody's eyes get THAT much better! He said he had to walk out with my prescription as the front desk probably wouldn't believe him. We all were realizing it HAD to be CARNIVORE DIET! I've heard this from many others on the UA-cam channels, but never dreamed it would happen to me! Holy smokes! I'm so excited to tell you, and Dr. Berry about it! He said my far vision prescription is now my reading prescription! At least in my right eye. It changed THAT much!!!! I'M OVER THE MOON EXCITED - plus, you know I hand out cards with all your names on it, so people will watch you and the whole office was interested. I really hope they all will be Carnivores because of this!!! ♥♥♥
My cataract developed after I had Covid. I also ate way too much sugar. The cataract was a blessing because my left eye was VERY near-sighted with astigmatism. The tri-focal lens I paid for gave me freedom from all glasses- both distance & reading. My right eye is 20/20. That said, I will work to keep my right eye healthy by changing my diet. Thank you for this video.
@@mypluto1234 in total I paid around $4500. The reason the cost was so high is that I put in the most expensive lens. Insurance will only pay for the basic lens. I’m hoping my other eye won’t require surgery. So far. It’s ok.
CeeC, Would you mind sharing the name or any specifics re: the trifocals lens replacement you received? I am an avid reader & don’t want to deal with readers, etc. Tnx
A year and a half ago, I had level 1 cataracts I think the doctor called it. It's just the beginning stage of the condition. I already stayed off the fake (vegetable oils). But, I started a whole food plant based diet. However, I keep carbs low and I intermittent fast. I only eat between 12pm and 6 pm. I don't eat anything processed anymore. At my eye apt. a couple months ago, the doctor couldn't find any cataracts!!
I found this video just today. I just had an eye appointment and was told I had the beginnings of cataracts so I was eager to hear your five tips. Unfortunately, none of them apply to me. I've been on a keto diet most of my life without knowing it. I only realised this when I researched how my husband could reverse his Type II Diabetes. We were eating totally different diets. I don't smoke, rarely have a drink, and have never been on a prescriptions drug except for an antibiotic years ago. I'm 70 so I'm thinking, in my case, it could just be my age. I did read in one of the comments about taking Vitamin C. I used to take that regularly but stopped. Don't know why. I think I'll start taking it again. Can't hurt, can it? Thanks for a great video.
I take a supplement with zeathaxin and lutien in,I was diagnosed with the start of cataract in one eye like you about 8 months ago,I have to go get checked soon.I have early gluecoma that my dad had🙏🙏
My sight has NEVER BEEN THE SAME since my cataract surgery, and I'm FURIOUS about it! I now see spots, "gnats," "curtains," have cloudiness and what looks like I'm looking through a moving "oil slick." Not only that but because my insurance only covered ONE lens, and a low-level, single vision lens at that, I have to wear readers all the time. Anything closer than 5 feet is fuzzy, and putting on makeup is now a near impossibility. So if you are contemplating getting cataract surgery....think long and hard about it before pulling the trigger!
@Hereandthere andnowinyourface well honey, yay you. You're very lucky to have that, that's truly a blessing. OH I KNOW VERY WELL the pitfalls of US medicine, because its based on profit, not on actual health. We ALL know this. But not much we can do there. So telling me "nanny nanny boo boo" really doesn't help here. There are pitfalls to your medical methodologies as well. Nothing is a perfect system!
More to the point, any surgery has risks. Be diligent in getting a diagnosis, the reputation/experience of the medical personnel, and possible results. Sometimes the cure can be worse than the problem. Not everyone has the same experiences. Sorry that yours was not a good one, Kelli blue.
Wow! Such mean comments! I really feel for you. Hopefully something can help. I've ordered choline, inositol and taurine. I take astaxthanthin daily. Hopefully something will help us both. Take care! ❤️
Well I’m 71 and just had cataract sugery on my right eye it was so bad I didn’t have a choice. I’ve been exercising and eating healthy since I was 27 ! I was a runner for 40 years , all that sun exposures is my culprit _ I see beautifully now, it is wonderful we do have medical intervention when necessary 😎
I had 20/20 vision, had to live with someone who caused me serious stress 24/7. I was having almost no sleep and I was too stressed to eat. I was vaping. Did not eat sugar but wasn't keto yet. In 6 months, I developed cataracts like what seemed overnight. A bout a year later I had surgery. My vision was so bad. Great now. I wish I had started keto then, maybe I could have reversed it. Thank you for all your great and informative videos! 👍
Just had an eye exam (I'm 64), and the doctor said I had a "small, early stage cataract"...nothing to worry about, he said. "It's a normal sign of aging". Scared the bejesus out of me. I've been low carb for a few months, so I'm going to get another exam in a few months and see if it's helped.
Very interesting. A few questions: 1) Is there a difference in glycation between sugars from different sources, such as refined sugar vs. sugar that's consumed as part of a whole fruit? 2) Similarly, Is eating sunflower different than using sunflower oil, (in the context of this video)? 3) What if we press it ourselves, (cold press)? 4) You've mentioned that sun exposure has been around pretty much since... forever, so it's not likely to be the cause for cataracts. Using the same logic: humans have been eating grains and fruits for as long as we've been exposing our eyes to the sun, so how is that different? Thanks.
~ { Grain } NOT UNTIL Farming within AROUND 10K+ Years ; and, Humans USED TO DIE VERY EARLY, AS EARLY AS IN THE 30s, just HUNDREDS Years ago, BEFORE NUMEROUS Aging Illnesses WOULD START, YET !!!?????
@@retiredboxingref7620 We are buying our butter @Trader Joe's , because we trust that store here in Northern California . I do not have the name for you right now, because the wrapper is off . but if you are lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's in your town, that is where I would go ! Here is an interesting fact*Trader Joe's does not carry one single item from China ! Love that store !
Having cataract surgey in a months time, absolutely not guilty of the first 5 no noes, guilty of the 6th, but the detrimental effect on my mental well being far out ways the 2% risk associated with surgery, as much as I would love to avoid it.
I just had cataract removed from my right eye... I had very bad glare and slight misting in bright light, this was caused by the cataract being behind the lens. After being worried and nervous waiting for my op, the surgery was painless quick and my vision is amazing now, I still where glasses for long distance, I just wanted the glare gone and back to how I was when I started wearing glasses at 15 (now 54) Everybody gets cataract, some worse than others and some just don't even notice it, as a photographer I certainly noticed it! and the advances in cataract surgery is getting better all the time... Don't worry and get it sorted, if all these remedies have no effect.
It takes 2-5 minutes to remove old lens and replace with an implant. Agree!! My friends had the surgery and report it was quick and now have clearer vision. My ophthalmologist said as we age the hair gets grey and the lens ages too.
I healed my macular degeneration 6yrs ago with no return. What has happened is my eyesight I gradually lost of the years is slowly returning. It's a total freakout! I seriously thought I'd be blind by now. That was while I was keto, ketovore. I'm doing even better now as a carnivore.🥩
I had cataract surgery in both eyes (the last eye was done back on June 1st 2020, so it's been a few months ago now). I was really afraid of surgery so I let it go on for too long, and almost became completely blind before I finally got the surgery. I actually was blind in my left eye by that time. So if there is anything that can help people avoid that, I'm all for it! The whole cataract thing can become really scary if you let it go on too long like I did.
@@shy3805 Yes I can see so much better now and thank you for asking 🧡 . But I will say that even though they may tell you ahead of time that you won't have any pain, that's not always the case. For my first eye (the left one) that they did surgery on, I had no pain, but it is still just a tad bit blurry even now, although not bad at all really. For my right eye though, and also the one I have really clear eyesight in, the first day of surgery when I came home I was in a lot of pain...However, once I rested with my eyes closed that first day, the pain did go away, so thankfully it was only that first day that I had quite a bit of pain. I'm only spelling all of that out in case it might help someone else who reads this down the road. My understanding is that most people will most likely have no pain from surgery though, so probably will not have to worry about that happening to them.
Thank u so much for letting us know,I'm so scared to go to a eye doctor as my brother hurt his eye when he was a kid, u have givin me the courage to make an appointment on Monday and see what he says maybe it's not cataracts at all...thanks again
This is amazing. .....three years ago i was seeing stars and squiggly lines often I didn't know what it was and was not even remotely concerned then I began LCHF and IF two and a half years ago to reverse my insulin resistance Two months ago I had my eyes checked for a change in spectacles doctor said it had very minute cataracts but nothing to worry about she also diagnosed me with Asteroid Hayalosis but not severe but I didn't have symptoms she thought that was unsual and I haven't seen those stars and squiggly lines for over two years, now I'm wondering if the change in diet had such a profound effect on my eye health, Im due to have a follow up check in 4 months looking forward to that.
Dear Doc I do those things u mention & I dont have any chronic disease but Ive catarac , today I learn about casta oil as an eye remedy , Im so happy for that tips , I will share the knowledge in my stutus
I was informed by my eye doctor less than an hour ago that I have a very early expression of cataracts. His advise was "guarded attention". My last visit there was 2 years previuous and I was clear. Odd thing is that I started intermittent fasting and Keto due to diagnosis of type II dabetes a year and three months agao. No added sugar, very low carbs, no bread or wheat or starches. My A1c is now 4.9 down from higher 8s at diagnosis. I will stay the course and take your tips to heart. I do use EVO and lemons.
My elderly aunt had to get cataract surgery. Her opthalmologist warned her 20 years prior to invest in a pair of good quality sun glasses to wear with all the long distance highway driving she did. She never listened. After the surgery, she has a good pair now which she doesn't step outside the door without them for one minute and even on cloudy days.
Thank you Dr Berry. I was diagnosed with cataracts two years ago and have been putting off surgery due to many factors, I was doing Keto for a year than slid off guess it’s time to get back on track.
Excellent and valuable information. My opthamologist continues to push cataract surgery with minimal symptoms. On keto and if for 8 months when last saw him. Hoping continued lifestyle prevents any further lens clouding.
Am planning on seeing a different doctor. This opthamologist was also quite rude even though I had been seeing him for decades. I had just retired as a RN so am well aware of medical issues/maneuvers. Thanks so much for your input and support!
I had double cataract surgery at age 56. The cataracts had worsened quickly during a 2-year period after I had an adrenal crash induced by a quack doctor’s prescription of too much pregnenolone, which was meant to help my adrenal fatigue. If only I had known about the keto diet back then, I wouldn’t have wasted my money and health on that “doctor”.
I never heard of steroids helping adrenal fatigue. I've been dealing with the thyroid condition all my life and I'm sure it has affected my adrenals. I refuse to take steroids.
This was a really fun video for me as it brought back many memories. My father had a Cataract and it was a real beauty. All white with four doors, power steering, big V8 engine the works. After my eye exam many years ago I mentioned this to my knife happy ophthalmologist who was ready to wheel me into surgery for only a plus 1 cataract with perfect vision! Daddy used to say "if it ain't broke don't fix it !" I did get a LOL from the doc!
Once again Dr. Berry This video is welcomed. You are helping us all on so many topics and I do so appreciate. Informative and so easy to comprehend. I like your calm way of putting information across and your voice is so good. I really look forward to all you do. Thank you so very much. Kindest regards from here in England.Wishing you and your family the very best.
I have been practicing Optometry for 39 years. 2 1/2 years ago, after being diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic with an HbA1c of 9.9, I drastically changed my diet, using Intermittent Fasting and Keto and brought my HbA1c down to 4.9 WITHOUT MEDICATION. I also came off ALL medications, 2 for hypertension and a statin. I was able to give up my CPAP for sleep apnea. This is a great video, Dr Berry!
My optometrist told me that everyone is born with some form of cataracts. Never heard that before he told me I have cataracts but "not the kind that's harmful " is he crazy??
Congratulations! Well done!!!
@@SincerelyKristen I have been practicing Optometry 39 years, 40 years in June. I have never heard that one. 😎
@@livehealthyfinishstrong neither have I until I saw that doctor after a head on collision caused a retinal tear in my left eye from the windshield glass. I'm going to make an eye exam appointment with my previous optometrist. Ty
@@livehealthyfinishstrong I was going to suggest you start doing videos on eye health through a keto lens, then I checked your channel and saw you had done a short "the diabetic eye" series. Good man. Are you thinking of going any further with that type of video?
I am 65 yrs old and started using Castor oil on my eye brows and lids twice a day about 8 months ago. I went to my eye doc for my exam about 2 weeks ago. My cateracts are better, my retina is completely healed and my dry eye is cured (I havent used drops since about 4 weeks after I started using the Castor oil). I was not expecting this and my doc asked me what I was doing. So happy!
Wow! I want to try the Castor oil. Which one do you use? I have Glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye.
@@angiepattillo3599 only organic and in dark bottles.
@@Svdm84 thank you!
Do you just apply it to your eyelids with a cotton pad?
@@angiepattillo3599 I use just my finger.Some people tell they use sterile castor oils like eyes drops but I will do more homework about this.
I had really good news at the eye doctor recently. He said when they tested me for glaucoma in 2017, I had the early stages of it. He said it was markedly better in 2018, and remains that way. He said that does not happen. When you have it, it worsens. I started eating Keto in June 2017. I asked him if that could’ve made a difference. He said well, maybe. But he didn’t know. I came home and looked it up. And yes it can help! I’m going to send him the article about it. 😊
God is good!
Amen.
Donna that is so encouraging. Could you share the link to that article? Thanks in advance.
You can't reverse the damage caused by glaucoma, but you can remove the underlying cause of the condition to help prevent vision loss.
❤❤❤❤❤❤GOD is the bestest!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I am not sure why, but one year after going ketogenic in my diet, my prescription glasses no longer worked. When I went to my eye doctor for an exam she proclaimed, Mark, your vision has improved to better than 20/20! She then asked, are you on one of these low carb diets? I, of course, proclaimed that I've been keto for a year now. She looked puzzled and said "You are like my 6th patient who has done this on a low carb diet."
Wow that’s amazing!!
Same for my 65 year old hubby
Wow!
Same here! 👍🏻 It feels amazing after decades of wearing glasses!
Are you kidding?
I was told by my ophthalmologist that the cloudy condition in my eyes was an inevitable result of cataract surgery. I started taking Emergen-C 1,000 mg vitamin C twice a day to boost my immune system during the Covid-19 pandemic. To my surprise, the cloudiness disappeared. I am able to read most print without glasses. I'm 74 and have been eating Keto and do intermittent fasting for about three years. I am thankful for good health.
@@newlife8318 After doing much research, I believe the cloudiness is not growth but cholesterol trying to reduce inflammation which is the bodies healing response. I don't know why the Vitamin C 2,000 mg a day works. I just know in my case it does. Best wishes!
Dorcas, could you share link where you got Emergency-C 1000 mg vitamin C? Thank you!
@@bernadettejalbert4304 Walmart carries it in the Vitamin and Supplement section. It comes in several flavors. My favorite is raspberry. It is not sweet. I add a couple of drops of liquid stevia.i take one in morning and one in evening. Best Wishes!
@@dorcasowens1210 Thank you Dorcas! Peace
@@newlife8318 Just the laser alone without replacing the lens?
I have been working as a practising Ophthalmologist since 1985 in various parts of India. Thanks for this great video. At the age 71, still I am working as a consultant with good eye vision by the merciful grace of our God.
Since when is eating fresh fruit a health hasard? I cannot see how extra virgin olive oil could be detrimental to your health either.
@@lindacote8856 No one has mentioned any of that, are you sure you replied to the correct comment?
@@lindacote8856 Fruit's high levels of fructose can definitely be determential, whether fresh or unfresh. This is not news. Aside from the vision, high intake of fructose an adversely affect organs the pancreas and liver over time, as well.
See how your religious beliefs makes you such an evil person? Saying that some imaginary god likes you more than others and therefore protected you from getting eye problems and so gave them to others?
You are a devil and no longer godly because you don't create a real god in yourself.
You are creating a godless world, ignoring the real gods who walk our precious earth lost in religions and separation.
I was a sugar addict, and unsuccessfully tried to give it up until I saw a Dr. Sten Ekberg Video on Bread, gave up all bread & grains and sugar now no longer controls me! I am 1 month free of grains & sugar and my face is very noticeably thinner. Just found your channel today, thanks for the info. I was diagnosed with beginning cataracts a while back and it's good to know I'm on the right track to save my eyesight!
You are very informative. Thanks from the Philippines
And yet another reason to stop eating sugar and anything that turns into sugar! Thanks Doc! Much appreciated.
Do you classify fructose and glucose as the same sugar in the body?
@@LilacDaisy2 yes
PUFAs are also to be avoided
I agree that eliminating refined sugar products is best but eventually all food turns to sugar/glucose in the body - it provides our energy. Refined sugar, I think, makes fat if you consume too much and messes up your insulin levels which in turn messes up all sorts of of other processes in the body. It is harder for the body to obtain energy from the breakdown of fat so it starts to crave more sugary items in order to have sufficient energy.
@@Aeronwen813 , sugar is poison , honey is ok. Animal fat is a good source of energy. Not all food turns into sugar, carbs turn into sugar.
yfpj
1 year ago
My mom reversed her cataracts by doing exactly the things described in this video. She will tell you, she does not miss any of the foods that were making her sick! There is no substitute for feeling good through improving your health. Thank you, Dr. Berry, for sharing this! I hope it helps many other people and their loved ones. God bless!
@@ttfan3257 you posted the same thing twice
Regretfully I found at about age 45 that due to corticosteroids being prescribed to me and shot into me I have black spots. Crazy. Doctors NEVER tell you the long term damage to your body from medications that they prescribe to you to make you "feel better". Steriod shots into my lower back every 4 months for 7 years not only caused the black spots but the muscle "melting" around my SI joints. A construction truck just rammed into my car 2 weeks ago. I'm going as natural as I can this time. At 57 I have 90 yr old joints but I'm coming back baby, I will recover.
Top 6 tips:
1. Stop smoking - it oxidizes every cell on your body, especially eyes
2. Avoid cortical steroids
3. Eliminate sugar from diet
4. Eliminate grains and starchy veggies
5. Eliminate vegetable oils from diet
6. Avoid too much alcohol
Making these changes can stop progression and possibly improve existing cataracts.
Thank you
Thank you
Note to self: Google cortical steroids. I think I’m good on all those other steps but I wouldn’t no one cortical steroid from another.
@@coryshook7648 I think I’ve been putting cortical steroids in my breakfast smoothies.
Thanks a Nice Basic outline : )
My wife at 68 was getting cataracts. The optometrist said her cataracts were at 40%. I researched on line and came across using castor oil drops. She started using 1 drop/day in each eye and they cleared up in maybe a week. It also fixed her dry eyes. She has added NAC drops and MSM/vitamin C drops. It has been 3 or 4 years and her eyes are still clear. No more halos around lights. We have never smoked or drunk alcohol but eat a lot of carbs. We have just started carnivore eating to lose weight. Overall we are quite healthy and take no pharma drugs. We do take vitamins and supplements.
Someone commented about the use of castor oil drops to cure cataract in another similar video. Many replied to confirm the wonder of organic castor oil not just for cataract prevention but also for hair growth and skin care, and denture care too. Thanks for sharing your wife’s successful experience using castor oil.
chuck sul I am pleased for your wife. I have been taking castor oil drops, but a recent visit to an optician revealed that my cataracts have worsened. I shall research NAC drops.
@@gracecotton9819 I am sorry to hear it hasn't worked for you. I hope the NAC helps.
@@chucksul4350 I used everything imaginable for years, but mine have kept getting worse, and need surgery, but I have problems about going forward. I tried the NAC drops, castor oil, eyebright, MSM, etc., etc., for months on end, several times, but nothing has helped. I will give the diet a try, but sugar is in everything now, and with my swallowing disorder, it usually takes using oils and starches to make food workable.
What brand of MSM /Nac drops and vitamin C were your wife taking? How about the castor oil name brand were you taking?
My mom reversed her cataracts by doing exactly the things described in this video. She will tell you, she does not miss any of the foods that were making her sick! There is no substitute for feeling good through improving your health. Thank you, Dr. Berry, for sharing this! I hope it helps many other people and their loved ones. God bless!
yfpj - what foods did she eliminate?
@@sylviacarlson3561 Most likely what Dr. Berry just said. All added sugars. Like honey sugar cane products. fructose corn syrup and sugars are hidden in everything including supplements. Processed foods are full of it. All grains. like wheat corn rice quinoa All starchy vegetables like root veg...potatoes carrots beets. A lot of people hear this and have a look of horror on their face. Usually a quite chubby face. What they don't realize is that feeling that if they give up these foods life won't be worth living, that is an addiction talking. An addiction to sugar. All of these foods and more turn to glucose in the body. Educate yourself about how all of this works and you may start seeing these foods in the same category as rat poison. I certainly do. Who knew the common potato was so insidious.
@@twillbdone3273 tight on everything except the quinoa.
Listen to this beautiful young woman....AND LISTEN WELL.
I'm interested what kind of foods and diets she uses.
Can confirm this. My father was a farmer and worked outside every day for his entire life without a hat or sunglasses and had no eyesight problems.
We’re his eyes brown? I just learned that blue/green shades have a harder time in the sun
@@oldyeller6518 l just heard that too and told 3 of my grandkids to make sure to have their sunglasses with them at all times.
@oldyeller6518 - yes, I have green eyes and my eyes are highly sensitive to sunlight.
@@oldyeller6518 Surprisingly he had blue/grey eyes. He didn't even need reading glasses until his 70s.
I went to U of Michigan Kellogg Eye Clinic today. I was told I'd eventually require cataract surgery, as I've had a slight decrease in my vision. My Dr. scoffed at the idea that my low carb diet could reverse cataracts. I go back in 6 months and hope to prove him wrong!! Lost 80 lbs so far, and my eye pressures are down markedly!!
If you Dr at Kellogg Dr Heckinlively?
So how did your 6-month Checkup go?
Please tell us how your 6 month check up went!!
@@Nantucketnv gently rub castor oil on your eye lids every night. Helps tremendously!
@@karengonzalez8418 well duh…Kellogg is a grain leader in the US…
I was told in my late 30's that because I was near sided that I would end up with cataracts in my later years. The doctor told me there was nothing I could do to prevent it. Now I am 73 and was told a few months ago that I have cataracts. He said I would know when to have surgery as I would slowly not be able to see well. I will try what you have shared. I do have pre diabetes (I do not take meds!) and I take a high blood pressure pill which I have cut in half. I do not drink alcohol or soda's. I am a baker and trying to back off eating the goodies I bake. I do intermittent fasting 6 days a week. And try to eat well. I have lost weight slowly. I will do my best.
Hows it going?
@@carolkinyon6308 drink sage fresh tea that kills cataract in the eyes and put castor oil organic hence free unrefined this gets rid of cataract in the eyes
Here is a trick you might like to try. Drink this once a day at lest.
By your lettuce in bags ready to go. Get a blender ( the most powerful you can afford). Add about an inch to 2 inches of salt water, and lemon juice to taste, then several hand fulls of the lettuce some sweet peppers, celery, and other veggies you like and an avocado. You get the idea - a big salad. Blend it all and drink it slowly. Like the doctor said no added sugar and no seed oils, ever. 😉
Look into castor oil; see other comments. I'm going to use it myself.
@@truerosie also don't forget to supplement with lutein and zeaxanthin.
I've been doing the Keto thing for nine days now. No sugar, grains, or carbs. The improvements I have felt are amazing. I've had issues with my right eye for almost two years and I am seeing an improvement. Thanks for all you do! You are helping thousands of people.
Can you explain what keto is please? I’m interested
I've been having issues with my right eye for some time now too and since adjusting when I eat to every other day (Alternate Day Fasting or ADF for short)(On my fast days I eat literally 0 calories, absolutely NOTHING) my eye has improved substantially, and it's only been like 8 days since I started. The best thing I could've done, sure I get hungry and it feels bad but it's helping me heal and that's well worth a day of hunger.
@@TehLiquid Wow!! I never tried ADF only intermittent fasting but that’s amazing. Maybe I should try that myself and see what happens. Fasting all around is good for the whole body giving it a break from digestion in order to heal. I’m glad to hear your eye is improving. Our bodies are amazing. Thank you for posting such a positive post. Keep me updated here on this comment thread. God bless you 😊
@@margaretjaeger2064 I just noticed your comment this morning. It never notified me. I appreciate you responding. It’s very encouraging to hear from others who have similar issues in their life. Yes, I did the keto way of eating although done days my sensitivity to light seemed worse and other days better. I normally don’t ask my doctor about any certain ways to eat unless I’m explaining to him about my new changes. Over these years I’ve not taken most doctors advice because I can honestly say I know from experience that things I’ve known about health have been so helpful to me that I can see for myself that these ways do in fact work. I’m not a big believer in pharmaceuticals unless absolutely necessary. I love all things natural and love working with herbs and essential oils. Recently my doctor also mentioned I should take a statin for high LDL, but I a not taking these medicines. I will change my way of eating and I also saw a good video that makes sense that the LDL isn’t always a bad thing. My doctor did tell me not to eat grains and to eat more greens, vegetables and omega 3’s fish, also chicken. He also only said this after I told him I wasn’t willing to take a statin drug. So yes, my doctor is a little bit holistic or seems. I can always switch though if I don’t care for their services. I have an insurance plan where I can get a doctor under that plan. I have tried Keto before but was confused about which foods were paleo or not since some websites say one food is ok and another is different. Fasting does work for lots of things. After the initial hunger passed I was good to go. I’ll give keto a try again and I bet my 176 LDL will be lower. I was also wondering about the 105 blood sugar which seems normal to me. Used to be 115-116 was considered pre-diabetic but they kept lowering their numbers. Wow! Well thank you for your advice. It’s nice talking to other people here and sharing. I don’t feel so alone 😊
*There is NO way to cure Cataracts once you have them except for Surgery.*
Sandra P
1 year ago
I was told 4-5 yrs ago i had a cataract developing. I started keto, changed my supplements, etc. This included adding more D3 and K2 with others like a great magnesium and good C. It hasn't grown and i think truly it has decreased since it's not "mentioned" anymore.
Might be gone😊👏
This is good news. I have the start of cataracts and it is wonderful news that my keto, sugar free, vegetable oil free, starchy vegetables free diet may stop my cataracts from progressing and may even reverse them. Thank you!
xo~linda
I just got first sign of a cataract in both eyes, slight. Doc said it was age related, lol, I think not.
What helpful, timely information- I was told a few years ago that I would have them by my mid 60s. Not what I wanted to hear, considering that my grandma went blind from Macular Degeneration. I am on Day 14 of Carnivore. You have been instrumental in this decision. PLUS my gouty son actually watched your gout video, and then went to his new Gout doc, who told him to go Keto or Carnivore asap! 💕
thanks for this tip re. gout!!!!! i am trying to remain vegetarian, since my only allowed meat (salmon) does trigger gout, but it is fascinating the gout doc said go keto. My cherry juice is supposed to hhelp gout, but i think the sugar in it defeats the purpose. guess i can take the cherry pills, if i can find ones w/o vegetable oils!!
Cataract surgery brings in BILLIONS to docs yearly. They have fancy-schmancy lasers now to "add value" to the cataract procedures...they SUCK!!
Change your diet....change your life.
Zero alcohol and fructose when you have Gout.
Carnivore useful too.
@@blissbrain
For Gout, avoid all alcohol and avoid all fructose and sugars.
Meat isn’t the problem.
Too many carbohydrates.
Anytime I am considering my options regarding health and healing I start with prayer. Sometimes prayer alone provides the answer I need. Sometimes I am led in the direction of a video like this and others but, I always start with prayer to the creator of all things.( including my particular body). My answer may be different than others answers.
“The answer to 1001 questions is Be Led”
I’ve noticed that my eyesight has improved since going Keto! I used to use a magnifying glass for all small print. Now I can see without using anything!
I’m using a magnifying glass to read these. Had left eye done. I must go back to carnivore for right eye & weight lose.
One minor correction. You say we've been eating margarine and veg oils for "several decades". I'm a boomer (born 1954) and grew up on Oleomargarine and veg oils for cooking. Mother did too (born 1920). Oleo was developed before the turn of the century and became popular during the world wars. So it's been a CENTURY of eating bad stuff and we are seeing the results - mother had cataracts and glaucoma in her 70's. Sister developing cataracts now and at least half of my peers are having cataract surgery. Let's stop this madness of processed foods!
Ten months ketovore and so many improvements to my health. I’m no longer forced to sit all day from pain and inflammation. I hope my vision will improve but my eyesite has gotten progressively worse every year. Fingers crossed this year will be better for my vision. I have eliminated everything you’ve listed. You have helped me more than anyone else. Thank you.
Try the nac (cornosine) drops
Two years ago I started doing exercises for the eyes and my sight improved steadily. Wearing glasses from age 45, I only need reading glasses, I am 72. Also doing keto. Good luck to you.
@@CSchaeken Thanks for sharing. Which eye exercises do you do?
@@JohnS-mq2mu All excercises 10 times: Move eyes up and down, left to right. Make big circle. Start with big circle then move inwards like a spiral.
Move eyes diagonal, up and down, from right and left side. Make large figure of 8, horizontal. I do them before getting out of bed in the morning, they do not take long.
You can find these and many more on UA-cam, but these do the trick for me. Good luck!
@@CSchaeken Thank you!
Recently, I had an opthamologist give me a complete eye exam. He afterwards announced a cataract in one eye was forming. Then dismissed me. A machine could have given me the same diagnosis. Point being: thank you for really helpful information and direction!
After starting keto and fasting my eyesight improved. I was scheduled for diabetic retinopathy surgery. 2 days before surgery the dark shadow in the corner disappeared. We switched eyes and surgery to remove a small glop of blood that wouldn’t break up found no diabetic damage, but did find a tear in my retina that didn’t shown on scans. Dr fixed the tear in my retina and that was all that was needed. I was super happy about no diabetic damage. Thanks Dr. Berry. I’ve been listening to your videos for years.
4:46 5 Tips smoking, corticosteroids, sugar & grains, vegetable oils, alcohol
Both of my parents died in their 90s and both had cataract surgery in their early 80s. Neither had diabetes or high BP or were overweight. But they definitely ate plenty of sugar. My husband (62) just had one eye done and the other next month. He has diabetes and high BP. I’ve been thinking it probably has something to do with sugar intake. Doesn’t everything? I’ve been eating keto for almost 2 years and I’ve definitely noticed that my vision has improved.
They could have had Hyperinsulinemia.
Doctors habitually don’t test for that.
Blood sugar has to be quite high before you are diagnosed with Diabetes.
Your blood sugar could be 0.1-0.2 under the cut off for years, meaning you will still get the complications.
It never stops amazing me what a powerful thing “(The proper human diet)” is. I wish I had switched to the proper human diet decades ago because I think I would have an amazing body not just an average one.
I wish he was my doctor but in a way he is.
Proper human diet apparently was fruit been proved that's what ancient man lived on ,
@@TK-zc5wu NO! Your wrong! That has never been proved and you are misinformed or in denial.
@@coryshook7648 that was proved recently by scientists
@@TK-zc5wu Archaic humans were almost exclusively carnivore, they were hunters and gatherers, but emphasis on the hunter. There are some indications they may have eaten exceedingly small amounts of seasonal nuts and fruits, but only if they were starving, thus the "gatherers" and that gathered food was clearly not the main source of their nutrition, just a rare, seasonal supplement.
PhD biochemist here, now retired age 82: In 1995, I was told I had developing cataracts, and would have to have lens replacements after a few more years. So I dived into the scientific literature and learned that a Russian scientist had found that n-acetyl carnosine (NAC) could reverse cataracts. He patented some eye drops which he called Can-C, and sold them for an incredibly high price. They weren't available in the US, since not approved by the FDA. So I bought a bulk supply of powdered NAC and made a solution of 0.2g/100 ml saline (stronger than that burns my eyes). A year after my initial diagnosis, my optometrist said he saw no more trace of cataracts. I've been using my home-made drops for 30 years, and still no cataracts. BTW, most of my peer group have long ago had cataract surgery.
I didn't know it came in powder form. Thought only N acetyl cystein did that.
where to get such powder, and how to mix?
Can you please guide on where to get this and how to make this??? The average joe don't know where to go.
@@lilithrosestarseed386 Amazon sells n-acetyl-carnosine as a bulk powder. If you don't have the means to measure out grams of powder and mix it into saline, then you can buy the expensive eyedrops ready to use. Just Google "Can-C eye drops" to see who sells it.
Try "Bulk Supplements." They have a lot of amino acids and other nutrients available online for excellent prices.
Yes, this is true! Had to have double cataract surgery in 2017. Started keto and carnivore woe in 2018 and lost 78 pounds so far!!
Congratulations!!!
Sorry but I don't get why people are posting how wonderful surgery is for cataracts when this video is plainly showing how to prevent or even reverse them!!!
Of course you can get surgery and see vast improvement esp when they are changing out the lense.
POINT IS I do not want surgery! There can always be complications, there is a cost involved, and most importantly, there are underlying conditions that are causing the cataracts that is affecting the entire body. Maybe all of you who talk about surgery should comment on the ophthalmologists videos who tell you, like mine did, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. They will love your surgery testimonials.
As for many that come to this channel, treating the entire body instead of solely depending on conventional medicine or surgery is the first step we want to take.
So right. I have a friend who just had cataract surgery ending with complications in both eyes. 😢
People are posting about how wonderful eye surgery is because they're probably advertising bots, not real people.
I had cataract surgery just before the pandemic, no complications and no cost (its free in the uk) but i didnt know about keto etc before i was diagnosed prediabetic. I thought surgery was the only option. There's nothing wrong w surgery, but i wouldnt want it if there is an option without cutting me open.
@@galadriel3134 I am glad you did not have complications. I want to try non-surgical first.
@@rebeccaw68
My 85 yr old mom had cataract surgery with devastating side effects! As her doctor went to lift her lens from her eye, it shattered and had to be removed piece by piece! Her eye shrunk and her vision was greatly impaired. I will not have cataract surgery!
Thank you so much for this info. I have had cataract surgery on my left eye, no trouble with the right one, I never smoked, or drank alcohol, sweets yes, which I eliminated them soon after the surgery 2 years ago, now I will throw away vegetable oils and margarine, thank you so much. Doris appreciated much
I actually switched to grass-fed butter.
Since my quadruple bypass 25 years ago i have relied on my own reading to learn about diet for improving my health. I've learned so much. Eliminating sugar and starchy foods is very important to keep your insulin demads low is imperative. My eating window is limited to 5 hours each day. I walk 5 miles each day unless the weather prevents me. I only use olive oil, and bacon grease for cooking. Im 70 i normally read without glasses. I seldom drink but would limit myself to 2 drinks a day. Keto seems to work for many. But also vegetarian seems very good. People are waking up about relying on themselves to learn healthy eating habits.
Yes people more people need to wake up to take care of themselves and stop being dependent on doctors in the medical. It's educating yourself so important!
My paternal & maternal grandmothers had cataracts in both eyes. Thanks for this video! BTW, I've been Ketovore with fasting for 4 weeks & now have normal blood pressure & blood sugar levels. Glad I listened to you & felt inspired to give this a go! I was surprised that I didn't CRAVE sugar like I thought I would. In fact, I haven't struggled at all. THANK YOU, Dr. Berry!
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I started Keto March 1, 2020, I had cataract surgery scheduled a couple weeks later. I canceled my surgery because of pandemic. I rescheduled the doctors appointment to set up surgery June 2022. No need for surgery, I don't have a cataract. It's gone!!! One of the many benifits of my proper human diet❤❤❤
Wow, that's amazing!
How inspiring thank you for sharing this gives me so much hope X
I call BS 😮
Kindly suggest me I have cataract
What's your diet
Thanks for a fine vid. A few weeks ago I had an optometry appointment and my optometrist acted slightly surprised when he checked for cataracts. I've been a 10 plus year patient of his and he'd years earlier diagnosed light cataracts. I quit drinking alcohol 10.5 years ago. Late April 2021 I had a digestive issue with bloating and gas both ends. I immediately changed my diet: dropped virtually all sweets, sugar and grain products. The exception was coffee and sugar and sour dough muffin with eggs for breakfast. Oct 15th 2021, I got a mild pain in upper abdomen....so immediately stopped all caffeine, Coffee and of course the sugar. All summer and to this time I have been consuming sometimes up to 500 to 800 calories of extra virgin olive oil, rare steak, avocado oil, sardines, tuna, salmon 2 to 3 x week, bowls of mixed frozen vegs, froz broccoli, spinach, daily organic flax seed oil, garlic stuffed olives. Plus vitamins, minerals, curcumin/peperin, about 300 mg Vit K2 5000 iu D3 (blood work is excellent for the D3 quantity for me). So I attribute, based on your video, that this cleaner diet without sugar for the most part and so forth has affected my cataracts somewhat, possibly. I lift weights, walk etc and am age 74.5 yrs.
How are you able to eat so much food? So curious.
@@TheBunky2008 I think the 500 to 800 cal is the total calories per day. Can be done if you measure all you eat. That would mean only 1 to 2 meals a day and mostly fasting.
@@verisww8104
Thank you for that. I'm not giving up coffee with heavy cream and monk fruit sweetener. I've dropped 8 lbs. Definitely don't need any more weight loss. However, after a month I feel so darn healthy. I'm 76 and proud of it. I eat once or twice daily. Half gallon of water daily.
Magnesium is also a cofactor of Vitamin D. Needed along with Vitamin K2 and D3 to work together.
Avoid oxide form; poor absorption.
Both D3 and K2 are fat soluble so take 5000-10,000 IU D3 + 200 mg magnesium glycinate with breakfast/lunch
and
200 mcg Vitamin K2 and
200 mg magnesium glycinate with supper.
Meals should contain healthy fat.
Avoid processed seed oils /vegetable oils, margarine, shortening.
@@verisww8104
500-800 calories per day is insufficient.
Dr. Berry, I am from East Tennessee, living in Florida for decades. I so enjoy hearing you speak. Sounds like Home. And your wisdom, freely given, feels like Home. Thank you to a true son of the volunteer state from a daughter of said state. You have a mighty big heart. Much gratitude
Thanks Doc, it’s surprises me how people won’t take this advice, and then complain about vision impairment/diabetes/hypertension/etc. if we trace back nearly all epidemic conditions, we can find a processed food as the culprit.
I was told 4-5 yrs ago i had a cataract developing. I started keto, changed my supplements, etc. This included adding more D3 and K2 with others like a great magnesium and good C. It hasn't grown and i think truly it has decreased since it's not "mentioned" anymore.
Same has happened with me!
"A great magnesium" What are you using? There's so many options, it's overwhelming.
@@monstersong7433 we have used the mag srt (time release) and several other products from jigsaw health for years. We've shared with many friends and they all see benefits and have started using. They had an independent study done on their product that is impressive. Thomas DeLauer introduced it to us years ago.
Thank you 😊
@@justpassinthru What is mag srt? Is that the full nam
My eye exam was AWESOME! my doctor literally said “ you’re doing something right “.... he said my eyes were super healthy and my eyesight had not lessened since last visit 5 years ago... lol
Keto / carnivore almost 3 years ! ⭐️⭐️
Great!!👍👍
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Last time I saw the eye doctor was only about a month into keto. I'm annoyed by my very expensive progressive lenses, maybe my eyes are improving? My doc did tell me that my eyes are aging really well. Felt good hearing that.
@laurahudson82109noof
I was diagnosed with glaucoma 4 yrs ago. All of the 4 drops caused my eyes extreme issues, one gave me a heart attack the following day, and I don't have heart disease! 3 yrs ago, my cataracts started and grew fast. 2 yrs ago they weren't ready for surgery. Last summer, my glaucoma Dr said my cataracts were in the moderate stage. I refuse cataract surgery as the UV PERMITTING lenses are no longer available, and I would suffer permanent S.A.D. depression from lack of UV in my eyes! I started using eye drops with Hialuronic acid in them, and my cataracts are disappearing. Last month at my eyeglass Dr, he said that my cataracts are the same size as they were 2 yrs ago! And the glare is much reduced, and I can read w/o my trifocals! I only wear my new glasses now to drive and watch tv if I need to read the closed captioning.
In addition to the drops, I HAVE cut back on frying by buying an Air Fryer! My use of sugar (in baking) did increase for awhile, so I've cut back on that, too. One sneaky way sugars get into your diet is with juices! I only eat organic now to eliminate the horrible chemicals, which has been THE best food decision I've ever made! So I always dilute fruit juices by 50-75% with filtered water, and only drink 12 oz diluted juice per day.
My glaucoma? I supposedly lost 50% of my dim vision, but in the past 4 months, my dim vision has IMPROVED! True! When I get up at night to pee, I can see the woodgrain flooring in a very dim orange nightlight 8 ft away. I couldn't see that in the dark 1 yr ago.
Definitely do what this doc says, it really does help.
Just came home from the eye doctor. I have a slight yellowing of my lens, meaning cataracts. What do I find? You with a cataract video. You're the best.
Protect your vision from Cataracts with this way of eating: bit.ly/KETO101
@KenDBerryMD. Am needing cataract surgery according to my dr & have vision changes which unfortunately support that. Been on ketogenic lifestyle for about 3 yrs. Ketovore 3 +months, never smoked . I have been on steroids for asthma off & on for years then disseminated coccidiodoidmycosis...that may have been big culprit. I wish this could be reversed.
I have studied twice the ability of NAC in Rabbit models in its ability to clear Induced Cataract. However , didn't see any improvement or positive effects. NAC may prevent but definitely not remove Cataract.
If everything goes well, we may come up with a novel eyedrop formulation which will help in clearing Cataract
I cured my cataracts with Vitamin K2. Also, my lenses softened up, so now I can actually read up-close! I haven't been able to do that in 50 years. ALSO I urinate like a race horse, because my prostrate has been decalcified!
Can you please tell me how many miligrams of K2 were you using? Thank you!
@e4912 Read Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: (bleue) I was taking milligram doses. Handfuls. From different suppliers. (this is because I go overboard on everything I do) What happened then, my back locked up. It felt like severe painful stiffness. Maybe calcium was coming out of my discs, into the fluid? Had to crawl on my hands and knees into my car into the emergency room, calling for a wheelchair. X-rays showed nothing. They thought I was in there for the free dope. (county hospital) After stopping K2 use for a few days, my back freed up and it went the other way! I had complete fluidity of motion in my back, knees, hands like I was 10 years old again. Anyway the fogginess in my eyes, cleared up. The optometrist said I had a "2 out of 10" cataract (as he called it) (not very scientific). When I went in a year later, after the K2, the optometrist actually laughed when I asked about my cataracts. He said "you have no cataracts". I guess he forgot about his earlier diagnosis, and then didn't associate the 'me now', with the 'me then'; Because, everybody knows cataracts are not reversible. I'm 75 now. My vision is clear, but I think the musculature on my lens is becoming weak. (like everything else) It's taking longer to focus up close, some times I can't get there anymore. But I can still squint. lol
I am 76 and about one year ago I started to use organic Castor oil at bed time , one drop in the eyes. My cataract reversed, but not completely, because I stopped to use it, no reason.
But I continue to use for face skin and my brown spots get significantly lighter.
Will use for eyes again, thank you for reminding!
Wow! This is an amazing coincidence. I just went to the doctor's today for a check up and I mentioned the eye doc said I have cataracts a couple years ago and my doc checked and said that was odd because he couldn't see it. I said, do they go away??? LOL.
Same thing happened to me.
What you did to get rid of cataract?
@@KM-leons The only thing which changed was my diet.
@@KM-leons likely Mark changed his diet to a keto or carnivore diet...right Mark?
@@markhatfield5621 you went keto \ carnivore?
Makes sense to me! The yellow stuff in the corners of my eyes are virtually gone since I've cut out carbs and sugar. So... why wouldn't it help reduce or prevent other eye issues?! Thanks, Doc! 🥰
You just made me realize this gunk in my eyes stopped too
@@dianethornhill3651 Awesome!!!😃
What about eye strings/mucus fishing, do you know if keto helps?
@@froglegs653 I'm not sure if that's what it's called. I had yellowish stringy globs in the corners of my eyes that are virtually not there anymore. The eye doctor said it was from the sun. I never tried to pick it off. But after cutting carbs and sugar and doing intermittent fasting/OMAD, it's almost all gone! Best wishes! 😊
It seems that on sugar we grow things we should not be !! 😲
I am a 75 year old women with diabetes and my cataracts are pretty bad. I've been watching a lot of videos on carnivore and about to take the plunge. I am aware of so many health benefits but never thought it would help my eyes. I am going to do it anyway so if my eye sight improves it will be a bonus.
Hi, any changing??
Will you let me know?
Thank u. Greta
How are you doing?
Just topped out at 70 today, regrettably I ddn't find your site, and others with similar messages early enough, and have had one cataract done which was brilliant, but due to COVID, the American Specialists have been unable to come back to our little Island and do the second one, which was already well progressed, and continues to cloud over. I did try Can-C, and it may have slowed things down just a tad, but in my case Either it didn't really work, or I was too far along when I tried it. I have seen many comments where it was helpful, but it didn't do much for me. However with a slightly lax following of your diet advice I feel I am in great shape for my age. As I have been saying to well wishers. I am 70 on the outside and 7 on the inside.
I didn’t really hear anything that would reverse cataracts that you already have. I got them from being on steroids for autoimmune disease for a year at a time (3 times). I had surgery on one eye which has left me with double vision, which is still blurry. I have to read with one eye closed. I very much afraid of having the other eye done and losing even more vision. I’ll wait until I can hardly see before doing that. I’m not diabetic, but my retinal specialist says that I’m developing diabetic-like changes in my eyes. The veins or arteries are growing in a hooked shape. Not good as it could cause an occlusion, which is why I got on steroids to begin with. Protect your eyesight, people, at all costs! It’s so precious and so easily lost.
Have been doing intermittent fasting (19-5) and mostly carnivore for about 4 months. The floaters in my eyes that I've had for decades have disappeared.
Wow, that's AWESOME!!!!
That is amazing! I dont think I could do carnivore, but I can go back to healthy Keto!
65 and going in for cataract surgery on Monday. I’ve been eating a very low carb / keto diet for a little over a year now so hopefully this will help with a quick recovery. Diabetic for over 23 years and grateful I’ve never developed diabetic retinopathy, was surprised to learn it was cataracts that were causing my vision issues. Hopefully I will never have them again in the future now that I eat the “Proper Human Diet”. 🥰
Dad couldn't have cataract surgery and had low vision from it. His doc told him to take at least 20 mg of lutein a day and the doc was seeing improvements from him using it
@@karenv5103 I have being taking lutein for over a year and my vision has improved and I also take vitamin A.
I do have a genetic eye condition but that is another story.
I am nearing 65 UK and having same surgery hope your was ok
Yes
Kim Leon once you have cataract surgery you never need it again as the lens are artifical not living tissue so can't change.
At 50 i was told by the opticien that i had a cateracht developing in each eye. I also had goute in my big toe which even when not hurting left a feeling in the joint. After going on the keto diet for 12 months and falling off it :( I now have no caterachts and have been clear of re-occuring goute for about 10 years ( almost 62 now ) Soon i will be keto again ;)
I started putting castor oil in my eyes...doctor said I had a beginning of cataract in my right eye only. I don't have outdoor sun issues...i love the sunlight but she tried telling me i did... yeah right. My only issue was computer screen light...i have bluelighted all my devices... lots better. Cannot wait to see if the Castor Oil works😊
I have heard these things before here on your channel. Seems like if you want to be healthy and avoid problems, it is a good idea to follow these tips everyday, all the time.
I actually feel that my eye sight has improved on Keto!
It is comfirmed😁 Mine improved lots after fasting
My vision is better on keto as well.
Yes, mine too
So good to know! I kinda thought I was dreaming. Thanks for sharing your experiences! 💕
That's great news, Karrin. BTW, how long did it take for the visual improvement to happen? Thank you.
I just came back from the eye Dr. in New Mexico, a high altitude desert where there is PLENTY of uva and uvb light.
My vision IMPROVED from 20/20 to 20/15!
I've been following Dr. Berry's advice for a while now, and this is ANOTHER reason to keep doing so.
Edit: today is January 7th, 2025. I'm over 60, too.
I was told I had cataracts shortly after I started taking eye drops for glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. I noticed they reminded me of calluses, and asked my eye doctor if my eyes could be trying to protect themselves from the irritation of blinking with dry eyes and of course he said no. Since all the eye drops have preservatives, I recently asked him what the effects of preservatives are on living cells, and he didn’t know, nor could I find any info online.
I do know that vitamin D is very important for longevity and prevention of cancer, and that it is manufactured partially by sunlight on our skin and indirectly through our eyes. I always have liked to be in the sun, and although I’m in my 70s, thankfully have not had any cancer and very little skin wrinkling. I use sunscreen very seldom, as the products themselves have been proven to cause cancer. I would be interested to know if the general cancer issues multiplied more when we were told to stay out of the sun and always cover our eyes?
Ask Ophthamologist which type of Glaucoma you have.
One called closed angle Glaucoma requires laser treatment and preventative early Surgery and is much more severe. If not treated early, sudden blindness and pain can result.
How do I know?
Two family members have this type.
All eye drops DO NOT have preservatives or at least not the same kind. Similasan brand is homeopathic. Read the label and do the research to see if this is something you want to use.
Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez actually found that vitamin D for some cancer patients made cancer grow. So people should be careful with vitamin D. Too much can cause other problems as well. Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone, not a vitamin.
I’m not 50 yet, and just had cataract surgery on my left eye. Had cataract surgery on my right eye 2 years ago. No diabetes, trauma, or family history, so thank you for sharing this information. So happy I can see again!
Get well !!👍👍🌹
If you keep watching Dr. Berry, Jason Fung, and others in the low carb community, you'll eventually learn the following important fact:
_By the time a doctor diagnoses you with diabetes (especially via fasting glucose) you've probably been accumulating blood sugar damage to your body for 10 or 15 years._
I have no idea if this applies to you or not, but I can give you some signs to look out for:
1) You eat and/or drink a lot of carbohydrates
2) You crave carbohydrates
3) You get blood sugar crashes
4) You get sleepy after meals
5) Your fasting glucose is above 90 (technically, below 100 is "normal", but if yours is above 90 you should investigate further.)
6) You have any issues related to inflammation -- e.g. achy joints, etc.
7) Frequent urination and/or thirst
8) You're overweight, especially around the mid-section
9) You have or have had PCOS.
10) Fatigue
11) Skin Tags
12) Dark velvety rings of skin around neck or arm pits (Acanthosis nigricans)
13) ALT (blood test) at the high end of the normal range (indicates fatty liver)
14) You have a hard time losing weight.
15) Hypertension
16) You feel the need to eat/snack all day long
The more of these you have the more likely you are to have a stealth blood sugar / insulin issue. As non-doctors we tend to think of diabetes as a binary choice -- we either have it or we don't. To be honest, most doctors also see it this way too. But it's not he case at all.
Diabetes is a continuum, just like wealth. Saying someone is "not diabetic" is like checking someone's annual income and declaring they are "not poor" because their income is above the poverty line. An income above $20,000 may not be poverty, but it's still not a healthy income.
I hope this makes sense. I'm not trying to pin a diagnosis of blood sugar dysregulation on you or anyone else. For all I know you're 100% perfectly healthy.
I'm simply saying it can be a HUGE mistake to wait for a doctor to tell you that you have blood sugar problem.
@@chaz6399 Excellent points!!👍👍👍
Have you used, recreational drugs in past?..that's quite young to have cataracts.
Me? I'm trying to get rid of floaters at 63
@@chaz6399
Correct!
I couldn’t have stated it better.
I'm reading "Lies my doctor told me" by Dr. Berry! I found a copy at my local library. Wonderfully written.
Just had an eye exam and was told I have cataracts. I was also told, nothing can be done to reverse it other than surgery. I discovered 6 years ago my main DR of health lied to me about reversing type 2 diabetes. I fired him and got off of 12 prescriptions. I changed what I eat, added many supplements to reverse my type 2. So, I figure this Dr is ignorant as to reversing cataracts. But it surprises me how a Dr will not give any hope whatsoever and offer only 1 solution like surgery or some drug. It's all about the money and not about a healthy alternative.
For some it is about the money, for others, they are just rigid and dont read real life stories.
Doctors are only after 1 thing from there patients and that is offering you a repeat prescription and get money from it every time doctors never tell you the truth and it's absolutely true you can reverse any disease with in your body it all starts in your gut healthy gut healthy body bad gut unhealthy body this is very true
Very interesting...Dr Ken....Thanks!!!Well balance eating is the best!!! I am Italian... first time went back to Italy, few years ago, stayed in my hometown in Sicily, we met a lot of 75-80 years old people , friends and family of my parents, all eat bread, pasta from very good grains mostly organic (about 70-80gr ) a day , almost allways with lots of veggies or fresh tomato a d olive oil. Almost no refined sugar.. no one put sugar in their espresso!!Everyone was in good shape( very few overweight!!) No one wore glasses or ever mentioned cataract surgery!! Here in Canada or USA I think everything is too refined... and sugar is everywhere in big amounts!! A nd nobody walks! I eat organic pasta and bread in moderation... a little organic meat, lots of fish, wild, and organic greens and veggies only the best olive oil..fruits.... don't use refined sugar!! I am 70years young , don't take any medications....only my vitaminD...K..!! Keto is not for me ...glad it can help some of you feel better!! Love to you all💖
Frank Picillo That is very encouraging. If the gut is in good health, people can eat anything, and this probably applies to your friends in Italy.
Most of us have eaten poorly for decades, and are now reaping the results. Whilst we thought we were eating healthily, we were hookwinked.
I so agree with you. Spent years in Spain and it's more or less the same. Very little refined sugar is eaten. Lots of vegs, fish, meat, fresh fruit, rice, eggs, some pasta and bread, olive oil - all good quality food. Keto would not be for me either.
My cataracts were actually a godsend. Having had severe myopia since my early teens, the onset of cataracts enabled me to receive corrective lenses implanted. Absolutely life changing.
That's good to hear. I'm in the same boat. I'm severely nearsighted and starting to develop cataracts. I'm a little worried about the surgery, however. I've heard it can cause a torn retina.
After lens implant surgery, my mother reported she is bothered by a "glare" from light that comes from the sides, do you have the same problem?
@@aeanderson8491 The surgery was a breeze. I was absolutely amazed to be able to see my clock across the room during the night. The surgeries (right, then left eye) were scheduled 3 weeks apart. Under mild sedation, I remember nothing, no pain at all. A series of several drops several times a day for about a week follows, but you'll be fine.
@@aeanderson8491
Just having severe myopia puts you at higher risk of retina issues. This is because the longer eyeball put the retinal tissue at higher tension and risk of tearing increases.
Know ALL the potential symptoms, and know ahead of time where the best hospital is in your area. Call your Optometrist/Ophthalmologist immediately, and head to the hospital… no delay.
@@marlenegold280 Thank you!
Thank you. I have been told that I have the beginnings of cataracts so this is great information for me. Much appreciated.
Same here!
Me too! I’m 74!!
Me too! My eye exam last week delivered the news of beginning cataracts and macular degeneration, referring me to a retina specialist.
I was told the same thing 3 weeks ago
Diagnosed with beginnings of cataracts 5 years ago , went Keto one year later , two months ago my optician couldn’t see any signs of carapaces at all.
Just today the ophthalmologist said I have level 3 cataracts. I also have Adee's pupils and Salzmann. I am terrified to have cataract surgery. I don't want to see instruments coming towards my eye. I started carnivore/keto 2 weeks ago. I could not pass the dmv vision test, so now I can only drive in the daytime. I am thinking of holding off on the 'surgery' and waiting awhile. I am very motivated for this new way of eating: meat, no sugar, no grains, cruciferous vegetables
yet another great video, i had my cataracts fixed six years ago before I knew all this about diet. i remember one conversation with my eye doctor and I asked her point blank if even one person in the world had found a way to cure their cataracts and she said "No". seemed pretty hopeless at the time. however in the last 2 years I've lost 93 lbs, got back to my marine weight, got blood pressure back to normal, and got off all medications. thanks again for all your work, you are the best :)
PS: I like the fades between edits, many people use abrupt cuts which are distracting.
What is keto diet
@@bolajipopoola5528 Keto diet is low carb
I am very proud of you for taking charge of your health. It's so important that people educate educate educate not only about their health but everything.
I rid my cataracts by diet. Also relieved the pressured in my eyes. Low carb avoid oils. And fasting.
I was diagnosed with cataracts several years ago. They were not very bad but got worse over the years. I finally decided on surgery. It was the best thing I ever did for my eyes. Not only did I get brighter clearer vision from the surgery but with the new lens, I don't need glasses. I can read the smallest letters on the eye chart and since I don't drive I need not worry about distance vision. The examiner after the surgery said that if I were still driving it was borderline if I would need correction. Check with your own doctor but I wished I would have had the operation a lot sooner.
What type of lens did you get?
I'm happy your surgery turned out so well, but that's not the case for everyone. I just watched a video from an eye surgeon talking about 5 things that can and do happen after cataract surgery that don't get mentioned.
@@jackbrechwald8344 Some studies indicate that death from medical errors could be even higher due to the way medical errors are reported on death certificates-with as many as 440,000 people dying every year from medical errors. The number of deaths caused by medical errors is far too high.
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That's deaths, how many injuries occur as a result of medical treatment?
I was diagnosed with developing cataracts last year, seriously glad I saw this in my feed today. Thank you for such helpful information, I was diagnosed with early cataracts last year and am hoping this will help me avoid surgery.
Roberta…I have been diagnosed last yr; don’t worry, it takes about 25 yrs to arrive on the surgery path - facts are, we live longer with medical advances, so certain issues are propping up. It is not possible to sustain this “diet” unless we are living alone. We can do certain things he suggests; this is also how doctors are, and might be tyrants in their own homes. I don’t (drink soda, eat fried foods, bake stuff, like starchy foods, buy sweets of any kind) but I still developed cataract.
Roberta..forgot one thing, my dad is a heavy smoker/drinker (since he was 18) and doesn’t have cataract just diagnosed with (inherited) Parkinson’s. Doctors will tell you: “there are exceptions, of course”, in the meantime they are scaring most of us to bits.
How are you doing now?
Thank you for this. I have the beginning of a cataract in one eye. I decided to eliminate sugar 2 days ago. This was confirmation.
Hi Dr. B - I wanted to find an EYE related video of yours to tell you this! I'M SO EXCITED!!!
I just got back from the eye doctor's office. My eyes felt like I needed a new prescription - I was seeing better without my glasses! At least with my right eye. So, today, I had it confirmed. My right eye has gotten 5 increments better and my left eye 2! The eye dr here is older and REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF - he's a remarkable find in a small town - known well in Austin as being the best and most interested in weird eye issues. I told him I feel like my right eye sees better w/o glasses. He checked and was a bit shocked that my right eye is on the way (age related) to a cataract, but my vision has improved sooo much - those two don't go together. And nobody's eyes get THAT much better! He said he had to walk out with my prescription as the front desk probably wouldn't believe him. We all were realizing it HAD to be CARNIVORE DIET! I've heard this from many others on the UA-cam channels, but never dreamed it would happen to me! Holy smokes! I'm so excited to tell you, and Dr. Berry about it! He said my far vision prescription is now my reading prescription! At least in my right eye. It changed THAT much!!!! I'M OVER THE MOON EXCITED - plus, you know I hand out cards with all your names on it, so people will watch you and the whole office was interested. I really hope they all will be Carnivores because of this!!! ♥♥♥
I have been told I have mild cataracts, so that is another reason to stick to the keto way of life. Thank you so much for what you do.
My cataract developed after I had Covid. I also ate way too much sugar. The cataract was a blessing because my left eye was VERY near-sighted with astigmatism. The tri-focal lens I paid for gave me freedom from all glasses- both distance & reading. My right eye is 20/20. That said, I will work to keep my right eye healthy by changing my diet. Thank you for this video.
Covid can definitely cause cataract growth to accelerate. Been there, done that--twice.
How much did you pay for the left eye surgery if you don't mind .... :) ?
@@mypluto1234 in total I paid around $4500. The reason the cost was so high is that I put in the most expensive lens. Insurance will only pay for the basic lens. I’m hoping my other eye won’t require surgery. So far. It’s ok.
@@CeeCeeCrafts Thank you 🙂
CeeC, Would you mind sharing the name or any specifics re: the trifocals lens replacement you received? I am an avid reader & don’t want to deal with readers, etc. Tnx
A year and a half ago, I had level 1 cataracts I think the doctor called it. It's just the beginning stage of the condition. I already stayed off the fake (vegetable oils). But, I started a whole food plant based diet. However, I keep carbs low and I intermittent fast. I only eat between 12pm and 6 pm. I don't eat anything processed anymore. At my eye apt. a couple months ago, the doctor couldn't find any cataracts!!
@@JudeQuirk this is encouraging
I found this video just today. I just had an eye appointment and was told I had the beginnings of cataracts so I was eager to hear your five tips. Unfortunately, none of them apply to me. I've been on a keto diet most of my life without knowing it. I only realised this when I researched how my husband could reverse his Type II Diabetes. We were eating totally different diets. I don't smoke, rarely have a drink, and have never been on a prescriptions drug except for an antibiotic years ago. I'm 70 so I'm thinking, in my case, it could just be my age. I did read in one of the comments about taking Vitamin C. I used to take that regularly but stopped. Don't know why. I think I'll start taking it again. Can't hurt, can it? Thanks for a great video.
He mentioned genetics too, Potts. So that could be what's going on in your case.
My friend’s nearly-blind husband had his sight GREATLY improved by taking zeaxanthin supplements. His doctor was amazed.
@@cmb3915 Thanks for the tip! 😃
I take a supplement with zeathaxin and lutien in,I was diagnosed with the start of cataract in one eye like you about 8 months ago,I have to go get checked soon.I have early gluecoma that my dad had🙏🙏
Hey there. You might want to try to raise your Vitamine-D level (+K2) as well as Vitamine C
My sight has NEVER BEEN THE SAME since my cataract surgery, and I'm FURIOUS about it! I now see spots, "gnats," "curtains," have cloudiness and what looks like I'm looking through a moving "oil slick." Not only that but because my insurance only covered ONE lens, and a low-level, single vision lens at that, I have to wear readers all the time. Anything closer than 5 feet is fuzzy, and putting on makeup is now a near impossibility. So if you are contemplating getting cataract surgery....think long and hard about it before pulling the trigger!
@Hereandthere andnowinyourface well honey, yay you. You're very lucky to have that, that's truly a blessing. OH I KNOW VERY WELL the pitfalls of US medicine, because its based on profit, not on actual health. We ALL know this. But not much we can do there. So telling me "nanny nanny boo boo" really doesn't help here. There are pitfalls to your medical methodologies as well. Nothing is a perfect system!
More to the point, any surgery has risks. Be diligent in getting a diagnosis, the reputation/experience of the medical personnel, and possible results. Sometimes the cure can be worse than the problem. Not everyone has the same experiences. Sorry that yours was not a good one, Kelli blue.
Wow! Such mean comments! I really feel for you. Hopefully something can help. I've ordered choline, inositol and taurine. I take astaxthanthin daily. Hopefully something will help us both. Take care! ❤️
I am so sorry to hear that. Can they redo the surgery?
Well I’m 71 and just had cataract sugery on my right eye it was so bad I didn’t have a choice. I’ve been exercising and eating healthy since I was 27 ! I was a runner for 40 years , all that sun exposures is my culprit _ I see beautifully now, it is wonderful we do have medical intervention when necessary 😎
What means "healthy" for you?
I had 20/20 vision, had to live with someone who caused me serious stress 24/7. I was having almost no sleep and I was too stressed to eat. I was vaping. Did not eat sugar but wasn't keto yet. In 6 months, I developed cataracts like what seemed overnight. A bout a year later I had surgery. My vision was so bad. Great now. I wish I had started keto then, maybe I could have reversed it. Thank you for all your great and informative videos! 👍
Just had an eye exam (I'm 64), and the doctor said I had a "small, early stage cataract"...nothing to worry about, he said. "It's a normal sign of aging". Scared the bejesus out of me. I've been low carb for a few months, so I'm going to get another exam in a few months and see if it's helped.
A few months may not make a significant change if any IMO.
Don't waste your money. Just get checked once a year. The cataracts are very slow to progress.
Very interesting.
A few questions: 1) Is there a difference in glycation between sugars from different sources, such as refined sugar vs. sugar that's consumed as part of a whole fruit?
2) Similarly, Is eating sunflower different than using sunflower oil, (in the context of this video)?
3) What if we press it ourselves, (cold press)?
4) You've mentioned that sun exposure has been around pretty much since... forever, so it's not likely to be the cause for cataracts. Using the same logic: humans have been eating grains and fruits for as long as we've been exposing our eyes to the sun, so how is that different?
Thanks.
~ { Grain } NOT UNTIL Farming within AROUND 10K+ Years ; and, Humans USED TO DIE VERY EARLY, AS EARLY AS IN THE 30s, just HUNDREDS Years ago, BEFORE NUMEROUS Aging Illnesses WOULD START, YET !!!?????
Watch his videos on vegetable seed oils, they are poison. His videos on the safety of saturated fats also teaches on this.
I only use Avocado oil and grass fed butter ! I also prepare my own Mayo. Do not forget Ghee, it is easy to make /!
Hi. Where do you purchase your grass fed butter.
And the name if it's a brand?
Thanks
@@retiredboxingref7620 We are buying our butter @Trader Joe's , because we trust that store here in Northern California . I do not have the name for you right now, because the wrapper is off . but if you are lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's in your town, that is where I would go ! Here is an interesting fact*Trader Joe's does not carry one single item from China ! Love that store !
@@retiredboxingref7620 I buy it @ Trader Joe's, unable to give you the name, because the wrapper is off the butter !
@@retiredboxingref7620 I( buy it @ Trader Joe's ) The wrapper is off the butter, so I have no name , sorry !
Use animal fats whenever possible!
Having cataract surgey in a months time, absolutely not guilty of the first 5 no noes, guilty of the 6th, but the detrimental effect on my mental well being far out ways the 2% risk associated with surgery, as much as I would love to avoid it.
You’ve never eaten starchy foods or vegetable oils??
I just had cataract removed from my right eye... I had very bad glare and slight misting in bright light, this was caused by the cataract being behind the lens.
After being worried and nervous waiting for my op, the surgery was painless quick and my vision is amazing now, I still where glasses for long distance, I just wanted the glare gone and back to how I was when I started wearing glasses at 15 (now 54) Everybody gets cataract, some worse than others and some just don't even notice it, as a photographer I certainly noticed it! and the advances in cataract surgery is getting better all the time... Don't worry and get it sorted, if all these remedies have no effect.
It takes 2-5 minutes to remove old lens and replace with an implant. Agree!! My friends had the surgery and report it was quick and now have clearer vision. My ophthalmologist said as we age the hair gets grey and the lens ages too.
My cataracts decreased in 3 months when I went more Carnivore . I had two change back to a previous lens prescription.
Thanks Dr. Berry, I must be on the right track. I've started Keto, changed some supplements and eliminated sugar from my diet.
I healed my macular degeneration 6yrs ago with no return. What has happened is my eyesight I gradually lost of the years is slowly returning.
It's a total freakout! I seriously thought I'd be blind by now.
That was while I was keto, ketovore. I'm doing even better now as a carnivore.🥩
Amazing! This is so inspiring.
I had cataract surgery in both eyes (the last eye was done back on June 1st 2020, so it's been a few months ago now). I was really afraid of surgery so I let it go on for too long, and almost became completely blind before I finally got the surgery. I actually was blind in my left eye by that time. So if there is anything that can help people avoid that, I'm all for it! The whole cataract thing can become really scary if you let it go on too long like I did.
Sheryl, how are you doing now, can you see better since your cataracts surgery?
@@shy3805 Yes I can see so much better now and thank you for asking 🧡 . But I will say that even though they may tell you ahead of time that you won't have any pain, that's not always the case. For my first eye (the left one) that they did surgery on, I had no pain, but it is still just a tad bit blurry even now, although not bad at all really. For my right eye though, and also the one I have really clear eyesight in, the first day of surgery when I came home I was in a lot of pain...However, once I rested with my eyes closed that first day, the pain did go away, so thankfully it was only that first day that I had quite a bit of pain. I'm only spelling all of that out in case it might help someone else who reads this down the road. My understanding is that most people will most likely have no pain from surgery though, so probably will not have to worry about that happening to them.
Thank u so much for letting us know,I'm so scared to go to a eye doctor as my brother hurt his eye when he was a kid, u have givin me the courage to make an appointment on Monday and see what he says maybe it's not cataracts at all...thanks again
@@lorra222 You're welcome. I hope you get a good report from the doctor 🧡 If you get a chance, let us know how it worked out for you.
@@Sheryl777 did you have lenses put in
This is amazing. .....three years ago i was seeing stars and squiggly lines often I didn't know what it was and was not even remotely concerned then I began LCHF and IF two and a half years ago to reverse my insulin resistance
Two months ago I had my eyes checked for a change in spectacles doctor said it had very minute cataracts but nothing to worry about she also diagnosed me with Asteroid Hayalosis but not severe but I didn't have symptoms she thought that was unsual and I haven't seen those stars and squiggly lines for over two years, now I'm wondering if the change in diet had such a profound effect on my eye health, Im due to have a follow up check in 4 months looking forward to that.
Dear Doc I do those things u mention & I dont have any chronic disease but Ive catarac , today I learn about casta oil as an eye remedy , Im so happy for that tips , I will share the knowledge in my stutus
Excellent info, Dr. Berry! Thank you for your constant help. You are appreciated!
I was informed by my eye doctor less than an hour ago that I have a very early expression of cataracts. His advise was "guarded attention". My last visit there was 2 years previuous and I was clear. Odd thing is that I started intermittent fasting and Keto due to diagnosis of type II dabetes a year and three months agao. No added sugar, very low carbs, no bread or wheat or starches. My A1c is now 4.9 down from higher 8s at diagnosis. I will stay the course and take your tips to heart. I do use EVO and lemons.
My elderly aunt had to get cataract surgery. Her opthalmologist warned her 20 years prior to invest in a pair of good quality sun glasses to wear with all the long distance highway driving she did. She never listened. After the surgery, she has a good pair now which she doesn't step outside the door without them for one minute and even on cloudy days.
As usual Dr Berry is brilliant, always finding new things to teach us
Thank you Dr Berry. I was diagnosed with cataracts two years ago and have been putting off surgery due to many factors, I was doing Keto for a year than slid off guess it’s time to get back on track.
Don't wait...it's a miracle
To see in HD...
@@Itsme-ni9jk I tried two bottles and saw no results.
@@Paula-po9kx get the surgery,had 1st eye20/200 yestrday...amazing
2o/25 vision checked today....wow
Monofocalclear
@@Itsme-ni9jk that’s the plan, thank you.
What about olive oil, avacodo oil and coconut oil? How good or bad are these plant based oils?
Excellent and valuable information. My opthamologist continues to push cataract surgery with minimal symptoms. On keto and if for 8 months when last saw him. Hoping continued lifestyle prevents any further lens clouding.
Go to a different doctor
Best wishes !!👍
Am planning on seeing a different doctor. This opthamologist was also quite rude even though I had been seeing him for decades. I had just retired as a RN so am well aware of medical issues/maneuvers. Thanks so much for your input and support!
I had double cataract surgery at age 56. The cataracts had worsened quickly during a 2-year period after I had an adrenal crash induced by a quack doctor’s prescription of too much pregnenolone, which was meant to help my adrenal fatigue. If only I had known about the keto diet back then, I wouldn’t have wasted my money and health on that “doctor”.
I never heard of steroids helping adrenal fatigue. I've been dealing with the thyroid condition all my life and I'm sure it has affected my adrenals.
I refuse to take steroids.
Had double cataract surgery 6 months ago & i'm 52. I am a smoker thou, i consume very little booze.
This was a really fun video for me as it brought back many memories. My father had a Cataract and it was a real beauty. All white with four doors, power steering, big V8 engine the works. After my eye exam many years ago I mentioned this to my knife happy ophthalmologist who was ready to wheel me into surgery for only a plus 1 cataract with perfect vision! Daddy used to say "if it ain't broke don't fix it !" I did get a LOL from the doc!
Once again Dr. Berry This video is welcomed. You are helping us all on so many topics and I do so appreciate. Informative and so easy to comprehend. I like your calm way of putting information across and your voice is so good. I really look forward to all you do. Thank you so very much. Kindest regards from here in England.Wishing you and your family the very best.