The Role of Genetics in Eye Health and Disease
Parisha T, B. Optom Student Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Scientists have counter-plotted numerous genes and their variants that can impact the vision and health of our eyes. In short, recent advances in genomics have led to the...
Binocular Disparity as a Determinant of Surgical Accuracy
Sathishkumar Sundaramoorthy, MSc in Neuroscience PhD Student, Nantes University, Nantes, France Surgical procedures have progressively evolved from traditional open surgery to Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and microsurgery. This transition has resulted in...
Ocular Surface Microbiome: Unlocking the Hidden Role of Good Bacteria in Eye Health
Satyam Jha, FICO Consultant Optometrist, Trinetra Eye Centre, Jalpaiguri, India Until recently, the eye was long considered a well-documented organ free of microbial life. Nevertheless, new advances in genetic sequencing technology have unveiled that the ocular...
Innovation of Tele Optometry for Early Detection of Ocular Conditions
Shalini D 1, B. Optom Student; Srividhya R 2, Assistant Professor B. Optom Student, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India Tele-optometry is becoming an important method of delivering eye care, especially for people living in remote or...
Impact of Diabetes on Ocular Health and Strategies for Early Intervention
Sujitha S1, B. Optom Student; Srividhya R2, Assistant Professor B. Optom Student, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by persistently elevated blood glucose levels....
Building a Successful Optometry Practice: Insights from Clinical and Academic Leadership
Dr. Biswajit Mondal, PhD (Optometry) Professor and Head, Department of Optometry, Principal, NSHM College of Management and Technology, Durgapur, India Abstract The landscape of Optometry has evolved significantly over the past two decades, transforming from a...
A Silent Storyteller: What Your Eyes Reveal About Health
Krishna Shah, M. Optom Optometrist, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India Eyes are often called the "windows to the soul," but did you know your eyes can reveal a lot about your health? In addition to eye check-ups, optometrists and ophthalmologists can detect the...
Role of Eye Exercises in Managing Computer Vision Syndrome
Thasneem Banu M(1), B. Optom Student; Srividhya R(2), Assistant Professor, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India The use of digital devices has surged across all age groups, making them an essential part of daily life for both social and...
Smartphone Usage in Eye Education
Akshaya. V, M. Optom PhD Scholar and Assistant Professor, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India Smartphones are mobile phones with advanced features and connectivity compared to regular mobile phones. Nowadays in the economic,...
From Clear to Blur: Unlocking the Ocular Manifestations of Aripiprazole Therapy
Siva Priya S, B. Optom M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Aripiprazole is considered a second-generation antipsychotic drug. It is used in various other treatments like Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder with Depression, and Obsessive...
Young Eyes, Bright Futures: The Importance of Early Vision Care in Children
Haziel Rynjah, M. Optom Assistant Professor, Royal Global University, Assam, India Introduction Clear vision is essential to a child's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Vision is essential to how children learn and engage with the...
The Enigma of Posner-Schlossman Syndrome: The Transient Strome
Tilottama Basnet, B. Optom Student Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India Posner-Schlossman Syndrome (PSS), also referred to as glaucomatocyclitic crisis, is a rare ocular disorder marked by abrupt, unilateral, repeated episodes of rise...
Non-Invasive Diagnostics: Redefining Dry Eye Assessment
Abhirami E, M. Optom PhD Scholar, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, India Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a multifactorial ocular surface disorder that has become a major public health concern, affecting individuals across all age...
When Eating Makes You Cry: Crocodile Tears Syndrome
Avantika Bind, B. Optom M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Crocodile Tears Syndrome is a condition named after F.A. Bogorad, a Russian Neuropathologist, and is often described as “gustatory lacrimation”. The phrase “crocodile...
Lifestyle Modulation in Age-Related Dry Eye Disease
Rishwanth T, B. Optom Assistant Professor, Sri Manakula Vinayagayar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry, India Ageing leads to decreased tear production, and individuals with metabolic syndrome exhibit significantly lower tear volume. (1) Dry eyes...
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