Jeyalakshmi S, M. Optom, FBV.VT Optometrist and Vision Therapist, Divine Myndz Vision Care and Therapy Centre, Trichy, India   When patients report dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity, or discomfort in visually busy environments, the cause may not always be...

Kulsum Perveen B. Optom Student, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, India   Road traffic accidents are a major cause of injury and mortality worldwide and continue to pose a significant public health challenge. Discussions on road safety often focus on speeding,...

V. Soundarya Dharshini, B. Optom Paediatric Optometrist, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India   Prosopagnosia is a condition in which an individual is unable to recognise faces. (1) Visual agnosia is an impairment in recognising visually presented objects....

Naina Jawed B. Optom Student, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Jamshedpur, India   Visual Acuity (VA) has long been regarded as the foundation of visual assessment and is widely used to define visual impairment and disability. While it provides valuable...

Mohammad Akif Akram, B. Optom Adjunct optometrist, Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India   Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of sight” gradually damages the optic nerve, usually without early symptoms.(1) While elevated Intraocular Pressure...

Ishwarya A, B. Optom M. Optom Student, Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India   Vision acuity is just one part of the picture. Two people can have 20/20 vision, but they can show big differences in how their retinas respond to glare, blue light, or...

Mankala Srinath B. Optom Student, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India   Human space exploration has witnessed tremendous growth in the last few decades, with astronauts staying longer periods in spacecraft and the International Space...

Varsha Singh, M. Optom Assistant Professor, KD Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Ahmedabad, India   Self-medication, a widespread form of medication misuse globally, involves taking drugs without a prescription to address self-diagnosed conditions or symptoms....

Rinsha Sadiqali B. Optom Student, IIVM College of Optometry, Coimbatore, India   The retina is often called the ‘window to the brain’ because it shares a common embryological origin with neural tissue, has a rich neurovascular structure, and can be imaged...

Kristi Sharma, M. Optom Senior Manager – Advanced Education and Partnerships, Vision Science Academy   Human spaceflight has transformed our understanding of science, medicine, and human adaptability. Yet, as astronauts spend longer durations in space,...

Subashreelakshmi C, B. Optom M. Optom Student, , MN College of Optometry, Chennai, India   Humming is often misunderstood as merely a "repetitive behavior," but for many children on the autism spectrum, it functions as a powerful tool for emotional...

Bavirisetty Sai Balakrishna, Head of Department Kajal Shriprakash Singh, Head of Department Pushpagiri Eye Foundation, Cuddapah, India; Krishna Eye Centre - An ASG Enterprise, Mumbai, India   The relationship between gastritis and the nervous system is a complex,...

B. Surya, M. Optom Assistant Professor, Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation (Deemed to be University),   In the digital world, prolonged screen use is unavoidable for students and professionals. Among contact lens wearers, common complaints include dryness,...

Puja Sarkar, M. Optom Clinical Optometrist, Dr Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India   Corneal transplantation is often perceived as the final step in restoring vision for patients with advanced corneal disease. However, while surgery may successfully...