Your eyes have a hidden engine — tiny power plants inside your cells called mitochondria. When they fail, your vision can suffer in surprising ways. Have you ever wondered how your body’s energy system could affect your eyesight?
Dr. Keshav Narain, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of South Bay Retina, explains how mitochondrial diseases impact the retina and optic nerve, the symptoms you should never ignore, and the science-driven strategies to protect your sight.
✅ What mitochondria are and why your eyes need so much energy
✅ Common vision problems linked to mitochondrial dysfunction
✅ Advanced tests like OCT, visual fields, and VEP that detect damage early
✅ Lifestyle and nutritional tips to protect mitochondrial health
✅ How gentle subthreshold laser therapy can help preserve vision Protecting your vision means protecting the energy source that powers your eyes—because when your mitochondria struggle, your eyesight can too.
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://www.southbayretina.com/post/when-your-cells-batteries-fail-how-mitochondrial-diseases-affect-vision
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4sgr7-192af10
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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘃 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻
Dr. Narain is a fellowship-trained retinal specialist with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of South Bay Retina, he combines advanced retinal care with a passion for patient education—helping people protect both their vision and overall health.
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿
This video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you are experiencing sudden flashes, floaters, or changes in vision, please seek care from an eye doctor immediately. Always consult your physician for personalized medical guidance.
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