Phosphenes, "The Prisoner's Cinema."

Have you ever "seen stars?" Well, you were looking at Phosphenes.

You can see them when you rub your eyes, fall asleep, get knocked in the head, meditate, or get dizzy. You experience light, without said light actually entering your eye.

PHOTO BY: LA WHIMSY

Art, poetry, and science have explored this phenomenon for centuries.

PHOTO BY: JOE PEREZ - ABSTRACT DEPICTION OF PHOSPHENES.

It is supposed that many early cave drawings imitate the luminous forms seen behind the eyes: hash-tags, spirals, radials, waves, circles, dots.

IMAGE BY: FRED THOMASELLI - INSPIRED BY PHOSPHENES

The Greeks took them as evidence that light was created by the eyes.

PHOSPHENE-REFERENCING SHAPES

Isaac Newton detailed the phenomena of gently pressing on the eye to produce a circle of light.

PHOSPHENE-RELATED ART BY YOSHI SODEOKA

Phosphenes have been electrically stimulated in recent studies to allow blind people to see braille dots.

BRAILLE ALPHABET

Though mostly normal, phosphenes can also be an indication of eye trouble, such as an inflamed optic nerve or retinal detachment. If you experience flashes that are unusual or distracting, call your ophthalmologist right away.

Eat for Healthy Eyes

One of the most important measures you can take to ensure healthy vision for a lifetime is to eat well.
Incorporate these foods into your regular diet for healthy, happy eyes!

ALMONDS

ROSEMARY ROASTED ALMONDS (FOR YOUR MACULA)
RECIPE: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/rosemary-roasted-almonds/#_a5y_p=1110661

Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, which helps to slow Macular Degeneration. 1 handful of these contains half of the Vitamin E you need every day!


BERRIES

BERRIES - FOR PREVENTING CATARACTS AND MACULAR DEGENERATION

Berries and Citrus Fruits are rich in Vitamin C, which reduces the risk of developing Macular Degeneration or Cataracts.



CARROTS

CARROTS - FOR YOUR RETINA

Carrots are rich in Beta-Cerotene, a type of Vitamin A which helps the Retina and other parts of the eye to function well.


EGGS

EGGS - FOR YOUR MACULA

Eggs are rich in Zinc, which reduces the risk of Macular Degeneration.


LEAFY GREENS

FRESH SPINACH - TO HELP PREVENT CATARACTS AND MACULAR DEGENERATION

Leafy greens are rich in Antioxidants which lower the risk of developing Macular Degeneration or Cataracts.


FATTY FISH

EASY CEDAR PLANK SALMON - TO HELP PRECENT DRY EYE

TRY THE RECIPE - http://www.wellfitandfed.com/fed/planked-the-real-mans-way-cook-salmon/

Fatty fish are rich in DHA, which can prevent dry eye.
Add Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, and Trout to your dishes!)