M. Varsa Harinya, M. Optom Optometrist, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India   PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a broad class of synthetic chemicals that are designed to make products resistant to water, oil, heat, stain and grease. They are named...

Aakanksha Pathania, B. Optom Editorial Assistant and Tutor, Vision Science Academy, Delhi, India   Cold application has long been recognised as an effective therapeutic method across various medical fields. Traditionally used to treat soft-tissue injuries,...

Priscilla Jovita F1, B. Optom Student, Narmadha R 2, Assistant Professor Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India   Myopia, commonly referred to as near-sightedness, is a refractive error in which nearby objects are seen clearly while distant ones appear...

Kheyali Mondal, M. Optom Clinical Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India   Have you noticed your eyes twitching? These twitches may occur in either eye and can last for a few seconds to a few minutes. In some cases, they may persist much...

Yukti D. Pandya, M. Optom Optometry Faculty, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India   Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS), identified in 1995, is characterised by persistent flickering or pixelation across the visual field, significantly impacting daily activities. It...

Sanjukta Jana1, B. Optom 1 M. Optom Student, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai, India   Pet ownership is widely recognised for emotional well-being and other physiological benefits such as improved cardiovascular health. (1) However, close...

Vipin G, M. Optom Project Optometrist, Elite School of Optometry, Chennai, India   In clinical optometry, 40 cm has long been the standard distance for near vision testing. (1) This measurement was traditionally believed to represent a typical working distance...

Monazzah Aiman, B. Optom Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India   When we talk about the dangers of smoking, our minds generally think of lung cancer, heart attacks, and respiratory complaints. However, away from the limelight, a...

Anusha S1, B. Optom Student, Kalyani B2, Assistant Professor 1,2 Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India   Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is increasingly affecting young people, making social interaction difficult. Common signs include avoiding eye...

Luouie Bastin K, M. Optom 1 Occupational Optometrist, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India   In the current high-performance environments, both athletes and professionals are subject to increasing visual demands. From bright stadium lights to glowing...

Vanshika Malhotra1, B. Optom, M. Optom Student 1 Chandigarh University, Chandigarh, India   Near-sightedness or myopia is projected to affect almost 5 billion people globally by 2050, which is why it has become a public health concern worldwide. (1) With the...

Priyavadhana R. V.1, B. Optom Student, Narmadha R.2, Assistant Professor 1,2 Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India   Smoking is widely known to be harmful to the body, but many people do not realise just how deeply it can affect eye health. Smoking...

Haziel Rynjah1, M. Optom, K. Gundeep Singha2, B. Optom 1 M. Optom, Assistant Professor, Royal Global University, Guwahati, India 2 B. Optom, Intern, Purbanchal Educational Welfare Society (PEWS), Guwahati, India   Common Myths and Facts About Eye Care In this...

Puja Sarkar, M. Optom Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India   Eye banking plays a vital role in supplying viable corneal tissue for transplantation. When a cornea is donated, it should be handled with proper care until it is transplanted into the host's...