THE VISION POST
A practical blog for professionals
Myopia: Beyond the Blur â A Global Epidemic in Focus
Kashish Dineshbhai Mulani, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Myopia, often known as near-sightedness, is no longer only a refractive problem that may be rectified with glasses or contacts. It has arisen as a global health concern,...
Vision-Centric Spaces: Where Design Meets Visual Comfort
Mimansha Dineshbhai Rathod, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Visual ergonomics, the science of creating environments that encourage pleasant and healthy visual engagement, is more important than ever in today's quickly changing...
Eye Myths vs Facts: Debunking Misconceptions in Vision Sciences
Vaishnav Drashti. P., B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India It is astonishing how many myths about eye health still exist in this era of swift scientific advancement, not only among the general public but also in academic and clinical...
Eyes on the Mat: Balancing Healing and Harm
Priyal Maheshwari, B.Optom., Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Yoga, originating in India, is an ancient holistic discipline combining physical postures (asanas), controlled breathing (pranayama), and meditation. It works...
Can You Get Parkinsonâs Disease in the Future? A Detection Through Your Eye
Lanisha Blessy Coelho, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, India Oculomics, the study of eye-related biomarkers, explores macroscopic, microscopic, and molecular features of the eye to understand systemic diseases. The retina, as...
The Illuminating Power of Retinoscopy: Unlocking the Secrets of Your Vision
Pratyush Dhakal1, MPH, COT, MBA; Amrita Samanta2, B.Optom. MBA 1Chattanooga Eye Institute, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA 2EyeGlass World, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA The blog is written solely for education purposes, and it does not have any financial support and...
Ethical Pathways: Key Considerations for AI in Eye Care
Varsha Singh , B.Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in eye care can greatly improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes. AI is transforming healthcare...
Genomic and Epigenetic Approaches in Understanding Glaucoma Pathogenesis
Vishal Biswas, M.Optom. Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Noida International University, Greater Noida, India Glaucoma, a major cause of global blindness, stems from retinal ganglion cell damage. Advances in genomics and epigenetics have highlighted...
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Hallucinations Through the Eyes of the Visually Impaired
Tooba Fakhari, B.Optom 1, Roshni Sengupta, Assistant Professor2 1,2GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), also referred to as visual release hallucinations, is a condition where individuals who have lost all or most of their sight...
Pollution and Your Eyes: The Urban Epidemic That Deserves Our Attention
Mahi Alpesh Shukla, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Air pollution is a poisonous mix of gases and particulates, including Ozone (Oâ), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulphur Dioxide (SOâ), Volatile Organic Compounds...
Ocular Rhythms: How Hormones Orchestrate Womenâs Eye Health
Dhruvi Kalpesh Parekh, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Hormones are potent chemical messengers that affect both reproductive health and vision. Recent study has shown that sex hormones, particularly oestrogen, progesterone, and...
From OTT to Night Vision: How Screen Time Affects Our Ocular Health
Kaushal Patel, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India The digital era has transformed how we live, learn, and interact. Daily screen use, whether for education, employment, or entertainment, has increased dramatically, particularly among...
20/20 Is Not Just a Number: How to Get Perfect Vision
Haziel Rynjah, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Baridua, India We have all heard the phrase â20/20 visionâ thrown around as the gold standard for eyesight. However, did you know that 20/20 does not mean perfect...
Tiny Eyes, Big Clues: How Anaemia Affects Childrenâs Vision and Cognition
N. Banu, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India Anaemia is a condition marked by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a reduction in Haemoglobin concentration, resulting in a diminished ability to transport...
Convergence Insufficiency: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Reading Difficulties
Santiya William, B.Optom. Intern, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India Eight-year-old Scott sits at his desk, squinting at his reading book. Within minutes, he complains of a headache and pushes the book away. Scottâs...
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