Deceptive AI videos show doctors advocating miracle cures for serious illnesses such as glaucoma, high blood pressure and vision loss

Several videos (here, here and here) of doctors recommending homemade miracle cures to treat various health conditions such as glaucoma, high blood pressure and vision loss are being shared widely on social media. Let’s verify the claims made in these videos.

Video 1:

In this video, Dr. Rahil Chaudhary that drinking lemonade can instantly cure all eye problems including blurred vision, glaucoma, cataracts, etc. without the need for surgery or medication.

An internet search using relevant keywords led us to the full video by ophthalmologist Dr. Rahil Chaudhary uploaded on Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube channel on March 29, 2024. During the examination we found that Dr. Rahil Chaudhary advocated no soda to prevent/cure eye diseases during the podcast. He discussed various surgical procedures related to eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as methods to treat and prevent eye problems.

AI detection tools like True Media and Hive have found that Dr. Rahil Chaudhary in the viral video is AI generated. As for the effectiveness of drinking soda in curing eye diseases, there is no credible evidence to support this claim. Research suggests that drinking soda can increase the risk of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. Doctors caution that miracle cures and home remedies can be dangerous and that proper diagnosis and treatment should be sought to avoid serious situations.

Video 2:

In this video, Dr. Rahil Chaudhary that drinking lemon water can instantly restore vision without surgery or medication.

A reverse image search of the viral video led us to the original upload on the Pachouli Wellness Channel by Dr. Preeti Seth on January 30, 2024. In this video, Dr. Chaudhary important considerations before deciding on LASIK surgery. He does not advocate drinking lemon water as an instant cure for eye diseases.

Additionally, we discovered that the audio in the viral video is AI-generated. Nevertheless, the claim that lemon water can cure eye problems and restore vision instantly is misleading and is not supported by scientific evidence. While lemon water is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which have positive effects on overall health and can contribute to eye health over time, it is not able to treat certain eye diseases or restore vision immediately. Eye health is influenced by several factors, including genetics, general diet and lifestyle choices. Serious eye problems require proper medical examination and treatment by a qualified ophthalmologist.

Video 3:

In this video, cardiologist Dr. Ramakanth Panda that drinking rice water can improve iodine levels in the body and thereby cure high blood pressure instantly without changing lifestyle, habits or diet.

A reverse image search of the viral video led us to the original upload to the Asian Heart Institute YouTube channel on April 1, 2014. In this video, Dr. Ramakanth Panda can be seen thanking everyone who congratulated him on successfully completing a complex coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). In this video, he did not advocate rice water as an instant cure for high blood pressure.

AI recognition tools revealed that Dr. Ramakanth Panda in the viral video was created by artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the claim that rice water contains iodine and can immediately reduce high blood pressure is unfounded. Although rice water may contain trace amounts of iodine, rice is not a significant source of this nutrient. There is no direct evidence that iodine levels are related to an immediate reduction in blood pressure. Effective treatment of high blood pressure requires a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle changes and possibly medication, rather than relying on miracle cures to achieve immediate results.

Similarly, FACTLY has already debunked claims of miracle cures for critical health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, joint pain, etc. Images of politicians, celebrities and anchors like Yogi Adityanath, Hema Malini, Anjana Om Kashyap, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajat Sharma etc. were earlier used to promote dubious products or endorse miracle cures. However, these videos are AI-generated or manipulated and do not show how these people endorse such products

In summary, AI-manipulated videos are being shared by doctors recommending miracle cures for serious illnesses such as glaucoma, high blood pressure and vision loss.