Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have common symptoms that many people experience, including headaches, ringing in the ears, mood changes, nausea, vomiting, and troubles with memory. In these cases, a person who has suffered trauma to the head should seek medical attention. One symptom that most people ignore when faced with a head injury is vision […]
Prolonged use of technology such as computers, tablets, and cell phones can result in eye discomfort and vision problems. This level of discomfort, through continued use, can be described as computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, is now becoming one of the most common symptoms that people experience as technology development […]
If you’ve ever heard the rumor that eating carrots are good for your eyes, you probably realized that they can’t be the only food that will help them. While carrot’s reputation as eye food is somewhat overrated, there are other foods you can eat that will help maintain good eye health. Like any organ, your […]
What is Color Blindness? Color blindness is when the cone and rod cells of the eye don’t contain the various pigments needed to process the light wavelengths into color. Whether its just one pigment missing or multiple pigments, people with color blindness will have trouble seeing colors that those with normal vision can see clearly. […]
There are a number of factors that can affect the health of our eyes, and aging is one of the most prominent. As we age there are a number of concerns that can arise as our eyes tire and we begin to lose our ability to focus properly. In addition to this common ailment, the […]
While spring is just around the corner and most people are excited about the warmer weather, with it comes allergens and an increase in red, watery eyes. This is particularly true for those who live in cities. If you live in a bigger city, there’s a chance pollution is impacting your eye health. The most […]
Ocular disease affects more than your eyes – it can affect your quality of life. The term ocular disease is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of diseases that impact vision. These include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. There are also a wide variety of other diseases, however, the aforementioned are the […]
We know all about the dangers of the sun to our skin. As a result we slather on the highest SPF possible and make it a point to wear hats and long sleeves. Our goal is to greatly reduce our exposure to the sun and ultimately reduce the probability of developing skin cancer. But what […]
What’s the Deal with Dry Eyes? Unfortunately, not all eyes are created equal. Some eyes do not make enough natural tears to protect the eye. Others make plenty of the wrong type of tears and they evaporate rapidly. When eyes are too dry for prolonged periods of time, inflammation can occur. This inflammation can potentially […]
Use as many ingredients as possible and visit Dr. Paul Trapeni Jr. in Smyrna, TN to be sure the recipe has turned out right. In all seriousness, there are several things that can be done to ensure eye health is protected. Some of these tips will seem like common sense, but others have emerged since […]
