Inside the Squared Circle: The Hidden Toll of Ocular Injuries in Professional Wrestling
Vivek Suganthan R, M. Optom Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India Professional wrestling represents a unique fusion of sport and entertainment, combining athletic performance with scripted storytelling and dramatic...
When Machines Learn to See: AI Meets Optometry
Mahima Chandra, M. Optom Assistant Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Optometry: A Deep Dive into the Future of Eye Care Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping...
Eye Tracking in the Early Diagnosis of Cognitive and Behavioural Disorders
Sathishkumar Sundaramoorthy, M. Sc. in Neuroscience PhD Student, Nantes University, Nantes, France Early diagnosis of age-related neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), depression, and apathy...
Micro-Vented Lenses: The Next Breath in Comfort
Trisha Dey, B. Optom, FICO Consultant Optometrist, P C Sharma Eye Hospital, Ambala, India Soft contact lens design has accepted for decades that the venal design constraint is maintaining adequate oxygen transmissibility (Dk/t) for corneal health. Even though...
Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Vision Optimisation
Abinaya Sri K(1), B. Optom Student; Kalyani B(2), Assistant Professor Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Athletes rely on their vision to guide them through specific activities, such as hitting a Baseball, sinking a jump shot, or spiking a...
Ophthalmic Examination: A Tool for Detecting Systemic Disease
Prattoy Bej, F. Optom Clinical Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Fundus examination inspection of the back of the eye (the fundus) offers clinicians a unique, non-invasive window into the body’s vascular and neurological health....
Virtual Autism: Are We Creating a Generation of Screen-Dependent Kids?
Timila Subina(1), B. Optom StudentBirkata Nisha(2), B. Optom Student Himalaya Eye Institute, Pokhara, Nepal In our fast-paced world, it is easy to hand a child a phone or tablet to keep them entertained. However, what if this convenience comes at a cost? A...
Gut Microbiome and Ocular Surface Disease: Unveiling the Gut-Eye Connection
Anik Dingal, B. Optom M. Optom Student, Vidyasagar College of Optometry and Vision Science, Kolkata, India Several studies suggest that the gut microbiome may influence eye health, with imbalances linked to conditions such as Dry Eye, Blepharitis, allergies,...
Are Screens Stealing the Vision of Our Children?
Parbati Gaire, B. Optom Himalaya Eye Institute, Pokhara, Nepal Step into any classroom and a striking trend becomes evident—nearly half of the children are wearing glasses. With the advancement of teaching methods incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...
PCOD and Vision Problems: The Connection and Management
Jeevika R, B. Optom Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Polycystic Ovary Disorder (PCOD) is a multifaceted endocrine and gynaecological condition that affects approximately 5–10% of women of reproductive age. It is the most prevalent endocrine...
Sight Unseen: When the Brain Believes You Can See
Palak Kodan(1), B. Optom Roshni Sengupta(2), Assistant Professor(2) GD Goenka University, Gurugram, Haryana, India Anton Syndrome, also known as Anton–Babinski Syndrome (ABS), is a rare neurological condition that arises due to damage to the visual cortex. The...
Why the Same Power Gives Different Vision: Understanding the Circle of Blur
Anshi Jha, B. Optom Student, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, India When two patients are prescribed identical refractive corrections, their visual outcomes may still differ due to individual variations in ocular anatomy, neural adaptation,...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Risk Factor for Optic Neuropathy
Keya Chakrabarty, B. Optom. Optometrist, LVPEI, Bhubaneshwar, India Are you facing any problems while sleeping at night? Caution: It may be associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It can be a serious, life-threatening disease that may lead to different...
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Ocular Development: A Review of Evidence
Sanjukta Jana, B. Optom. Editorial Assistant Trainee, Vision Science Academy In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is one of the most renowned Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) among people who are infertile. IVF involves the retrieval of mature oocytes,...
Claws and Effects: The Ocular Threat of Cat Scratch Disease
Muskan Kumari(1), B. Optom Roshni Sengupta(2) B. Optom Student(1) Assistant Professor(2), GD Goenka University, Gurugram, Haryana, India Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is a zoonotic infection principally caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. Domestic cats...
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