VSA BLOGS
A Practical Blog for Professionals
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...