THE VISION POST
A practical blog for professionals
Train Your Eyes, Win the Game: Unlocking Sports Vision
Shagun Verma, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, India While talking about the athlete, we focus on stamina and strength, but there is one more element that plays a very important role, which is vision. It is not...
See Straight Again: Prism Innovation for Rotational Double Vision
Raghul Gurunathan, B. Optom., FBV and VT Optometrist and Vision Therapist, Divine Myndz Vision Care and Therapy Centre, Chennai, India Torsional diplopia, or rotational double vision, is a rare yet highly debilitating visual disturbance where one image appears...
From Probiotics to Puncta: A New Perspective on Anterior Segment Disease
Shruti Dagar, M. Optom. PhD Scholar, Assistant Professor, Sankara College of Optometry, Ludhiana, India The human body is an intricate network of interconnected systems, and we are continually discovering new ways these systems influence one another. While the...
Hemifield Slide Phenomenon: A Rare Binocular Visual Disturbance
Raghul Gurunathan, B. Optom., FBV and VT Optometrist and Vision Therapist, Divine Myndz Vision Care and Therapy Centre, Chennai, India The Hemifield slide phenomenon is a non-paretic diplopia caused by disrupted fusion between visual hemifields in heteronymous...
Understanding Corneal Neuralgia: A Hidden Complication After LASIK
Manvi Gupta, B. Optom., F. Optom (SCEH) Adjunct Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Corneal Neuralgia is a serious but often undiagnosed condition. It typically presents after Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), which is used...
Factors Influencing Eye Care Seeking Behaviour: Looking Beyond Affordability
Vaishaali Gunalan, M. Optom. Senior Optometrist, Vision Care Opticians, Lusaka, Zambia According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Vision Atlas (2021), an estimated 1.1 billion people live with distance and near Vision...
Telehealth Approach in Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions
Kristi Sharma, M. Optom. Education Engagement Manager, Vision Science Academy Neuro-ophthalmic conditions, which involve the optic nerve, brain, and their connection to the visual system, often present complex challenges for diagnosis and management. These...
Illusions in Code and Cortex: Decoding Hallucination in Visual Systems
Antara Chakraborty, M. Optom. FIAO Assistant Professor, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has progressed from simple picture identification to complicated visual reasoning, increasingly mimicking how the...
Breaking the Myths and Developing Global Change: The Truth About Eye Donation
Gajalakshmi G, B. Optom. Tutor, SRM Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai, India Restoring vision after death through eye donation is a profound and noble act that can transform lives. It stands as one of the simplest contributions to humanity. To combat...
Recent Advancements in AI: A New Era for Vision Science and Eyecare Delivery
Varsha Singh, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of eye care by providing viable solutions to the current barriers in eye care, such as inaccurate diagnoses and a lack of...
Eyes That Touch the Stars: Pioneering Role in Space Travel
Gopi Krishnan G., B. Optom.FIAO M. Optom Student, Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India Humanity is a journey into space that has always been guided by the power of vision. From the first telescopic glimpse by Galileo of the craters of the moon...
Relation Between Menopause and the Development of Dry Eye
Akshaya. V, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India Dry eye also called Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), Dry Eye Disease (DED). Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome (DTS), Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is a...
Digital Childhood: Are Kids Today Seeing the World Differently?
Haziel Rynjah, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, India In the age of smartphones and tablets, the way children experience the world has undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone are the days of long hours spent...
Why Blue Eyes are Not Always Beautiful: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Palak Kodan( 1 ), B. Optom. Student; Kritika Gautam( 2 ), Lecturer 1,2GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India We frequently picture beauty, charm, and individuality when we think about blue eyes. They are honoured as unique jewels of human look, praised in...
Exploring the Spectrum of Sight: Advances in the Science of Colour Vision
Haziel Rynjah, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, University of Science and Technology, Baridua, India Our ability to perceive and interact with our surroundings is influenced by colour vision, a fundamental aspect of human visual perception.(1) The accurate colour...
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