THE VISION POST
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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 todayâs 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...
Tracking Lies: The Role of Eye Movements in Forensic Psychology
Aakanksha Pathania, B.Optom Editorial Assistant, Vision Science Academy Lying has always intrigued researchers from various fields because it is a complex part of how people interact with each other. (1) Detecting lies can be challenging for untrained...
The Ripple Effect: How Visual Impairment Impacts Brain Plasticity
Dr. Ankit Sanjay Varshney, (PHD), (B.OPTOM & M.OPTOM {gold medallist}), (F.IACLE, Australia), (F.ASCO, India) Associate Professor, Shree Bharatimaiya College of Optometry and Physiotherapy, Surat, India When we think about vision, we often picture it as...
Vision Beyond Gravity: Addressing Eye Health in Space
Varsha Singh, B.Optom M. Optometry Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India The NASA Critical Path Roadmap highlighted trauma and acute medical illnesses as significant high-risk factors impacting mission and crew health. (1) While ocular trauma...
The Rhythm of IOP: Revolutionising Glaucoma Care with Wearable Intraocular Pressure Monitoring
Anik Dingal, B.Optom M.Optom Student, Vidyasagar College of Optometry and Vision Science, Kolkata, India Intraocular pressure (IOP) plays a critical role in maintaining eye health. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is a significant risk factor for glaucoma,...
Biometric Data in Eye Exams: Enhancing Accuracy and Patient Care
Satyam Jha, FICO M.Optometry Student, Sankara College of Optometry, Ludhiana, India The integration of biometric data into healthcare is revolutionising how we approach patient assessments, and eye exams are no exception. Traditionally, eye exams have focused...
AI-Powered Iridology: Transforming the Future of Eye Disease Detection
Bharghavy S, M.Optom Assistant professor Jr., Dr. Agarwalâs Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India. Iridology is a practice in which all the conditions of organs in the human body can be read through the iris. That is because every organ has a complicated nerve...
A New Era in Keratoconus Diagnosis: The Comprehensive Belin ABCD Approach
Aishwarya Jha, B.Optom, F.Optom, M.Optom Optometrist, Cornea and Refractive Services, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive eye disease characterized by the thinning and bulging of the cornea, which leads to visual distortion. (1)...
Heartfelt Vision: What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart Health
Sneha Baidya, M.Optom Consultant Optometrist, Sudarshan Eye Hospital, Gaur, Nepal More than half a billion people worldwide are still affected by cardiovascular diseases, which caused 20.5 million deaths in 2021ânearly a third of all global deaths. This...
Cutting-Edge Technologies in Optometry
Kirthiga Ramalingam, B.Optom Optometry Intern, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India The field of eye care is witnessing groundbreaking advancements that promise to transform how we diagnose and treat various visual impairments. From...
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