Bad Posture as the Hidden Culprit Behind Rising Eye Pressure
Moesha Rudo Mavangira1, B. Optom Student Tsering Lamu Shongmu2, Assistant Professor 1Parul University, Vadodara, India 2SGT University, Gurugram, India Introduction Posture refers to the position and alignment of the body in space. While often associated with...
The Optometric Edge: Enhancing e-Sports Performance with Eye Tracking and Vision Science
Vipin G, M. Optom Project Optometrist, Elite School of Optometry, Chennai, India In the dynamic realm of competitive gaming, reaction speed is paramount. Recent advancements in eye-tracking technology have illuminated the intricate relationship between visual...
Experiencing the World with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
S.B. Vishnupriyiaa, M. Optom Graduate The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Vision is not just about the eyes; it is about how the brain processes what the eyes see. For individuals with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), the world looks different from...
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Refraction in Optometry: Friend or Foe?
Pushpender Tewatia (1), B. Optom Student Kritika Gautam (2), Lecturer GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India AI-Assisted Refraction in Optometry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and optometry is no exception. AI-assisted...
Visual System Alteration Observed in Individuals with Anaemia
Mahalakshmi D M, M. Optom Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, Meenakshi College of Allied Health Sciences, Kanchipuram, India Introduction The eyes are often described as the window to our health, and in many cases, this is true. Anaemia can affect...
Chasing Dioptres or Measuring Millimetres: The “Hidden Myope” and the Case for Axial Length
Dr. Alex Ong Optometrist and Certified Personalised Nutritional Practitioner (CPNP), Singapore Abstract If we look back just over a decade, the landscape of eye care looked drastically different. Myopia Management was a niche interest, often relegated to the...
The Gut-Eye Axis: Unveiling Connections Between Diet and Vision
Shruti Shah, B. Optom Intern Optometrist, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Bangalore, India The saying "you are what you eat" has taken on new significance in the realm of eye health. A recent study has uncovered an intriguing connection between the gut microbiome,...
Visual Pathways and Cortical Processing in Virtual Environments
Aishi Bhowmik, B. Optom Consultant Optometrist, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India Virtual Reality (VR) games immerse users by activating the visual cortex and extraocular muscles. The technology creates stereoscopic images that simulate real-world...
The Therapeutic Revolution: How Scleral Lenses are Redefining Ocular Rehabilitation
Kunjvihari, B. Optom Consultant Optometrist, Bajwa Hospital, Batala, India In the evolving landscape of optometry, the transition from vision correction to ocular therapy has been marked by significant technological breakthroughs. Among these, the Scleral...
Can Your Eyes Reveal Your Mind’s Secrets?
Faisal Khurshid, B. Optom Student M. Optom Student, Dolphin PG College, Fatehgarh Sahib, India Introduction A mental illness can be defined as a health condition that changes a person's thinking, feelings, or behavior (or all three) and that causes the person...
The Eye That Knows North: The Magneto-reception of Cryptochrome 4
Sankhajyoti Saha, M. Optom Assistant Professor, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, India Introduction Every autumn, Limosa limosa baueri, a bar-tailed godwit, leaves Alaska and reaches New Zealand across the Pacific with astonishing precision and without GPS,...
The Crucial Role of Corneal Cross-Linking in Keratoconus Management
Riya Chatterjee, B. Optom Student NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur, India Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment to halt the progression of Keratoconus disease and improve corneal stability. Over the years, advancements in CXL have...
Silent Visual Stress: A Growing Concern of Modern Lifestyles
Saliya B, M. Optom Consultant Optometrist, Comtrust Charitable Trust Eye Hospital, Calicut, India Modern lifestyles are increasingly characterised by prolonged digital device usage, artificial lighting, and sustained near-vision activities, placing continuous...
Two Eyes, One Advantage: The Visual Secret Behind True Champions
Wapang T Jamir1, M. Optom Student Haziel Rynjah2, Assistant Professor Royal Global University, Guwahati, India What Differentiates You from a Champion Champions are often praised because of their strength, speed, wit and courage. However, there is often one...
Smart Eyes: How AI and Technology Are Revolutionising Modern Optometry
Jeba Ahmed1, M. Optom Student Haziel Rynjah2, Assistant Professor Royal Global University, Guwahati, India When Machines Help Us See Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a smart system that is changing how eye health is assessed, making results more error...
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