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Eyes in the Metaverse: The Next Frontier in Vision Science and Therapy
Antara Chakraborty, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, KD Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Ahmedabad, India The metaverse notion has evolved beyond science fiction to become a revolutionary force that is reshaping how people connect, learn, and get...
Virtual and Augmented Reality in Vision Training: Transforming Eye Care
Mayuri Deka, B.Optom., M.Optom. Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam The fields of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are rapidly advancing, offering revolutionary tools for vision training and...
The Impacts of Screen Time on Children’s Eye Health
Ankush Verma, B.Optom. Paediatric Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India In today's digital age, children spend increasing amounts of time in front of screens, whether for entertainment, virtual learning, or social interaction....
Understanding Enhanced S Cone Syndrome: A Rare Visual Disorder
Vipin G., B.Optom. M.Optom Student, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India Enhanced S Cone Syndrome (ESCS) is a rare genetic condition that affects vision, specifically the function of the cone cells in the retina. These cone cells are crucial for colour vision and...
The Occupational Health Implications of Dry Eye Disease in Video Game Development
K. Karunya, B.Optom. M. Optometry Student, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Salem, India. In the digital world, video game developers dedicate countless hours to creating an engaging experience, yet this intense screen time poses health risks,...
Vision Restoration: The Role of Optogenetics in Treating Blindness
Sathish Kumar S, B.Optom. MSc in Integrative Biology and Physiology (iMOV Track), Sorbonne University, Paris, France According to the 2020 Global Burden of Disease study, approximately 43.3 million people worldwide are affected by blindness, with 553 million...
The Future of Eye Care: AI and Smart Technology in Eye Drop Delivery
Deepika M, B.Optom. M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Smart technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionising the approach to eye drop application by offering fresh ideas to solve patient adherence and maximise therapeutic...
The Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Eye Health: A Closer Look
Satyam Jha, FICO M. Optom Student, Sankara College of Optometry, Ludhiana, India In today’s fast-paced urban environments, the importance of green spaces often takes a backseat to concrete developments and infrastructure. However, recent studies highlight a...
Electrifying Blue Eyes: The Genetic Mystery of Waardenburg Syndrome
Varsha Singh, B.Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Waardenburg syndrome (WS), identified by Dutch ophthalmologist P. J. Waardenburg in 1951, is a genetic condition marked by six characteristic features: wide-set eyes, a...
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