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The Double-Edged Scalpel: Risks of Fat Transfer Cosmetic Injections
Mritunjay Shukla, M.Optom Student ,Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India In the quest for youthful radiance and facial harmony, fat transfer cosmetic injections have emerged as a beacon of hope, promising to erase the signs of ageing by repurposing one’s...
Optimising Optometry Education Through AI
Biswajit Kashyap, M.Optom Student, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, India Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), has revolutionised numerous sectors, including healthcare, by improving efficiency and driving innovation. In the field...
Beyond the Rainbow’s End: Achromatopsia
Swathi Madhavan, M.Optom Freelance Medical Writer, Chennai, India Imagine a world where vibrant colours fade to grey, and bright reds become mere shades of light and dark. This is the reality for those with achromatopsia—complete colour blindness and intense...
Unlocking the Eyes’ Secrets: The Promise of Oculomics
Kristi Sharma, M.Optom Student, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India Oculomics is a ground-breaking field in medical science that taps into the rich data embedded in the eyes to diagnose and monitor various systemic diseases. This innovative approach is based on...
Water Drinking Test and Glaucoma: A Critical Evaluation
Antara Chakraborty, M.Optom Lecturer, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences( Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) Bengaluru, India The Water Drinking Test (WDT) is an important tool for diagnosing intraocular pressure (IOP) changes in...
Virtual Visionaries: Teleophthalmology’s Breakthrough in Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
Tilottama Basnet, B.Optom Student, Achary Iinstitute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India The American Telemedicine Association defines telemedicine as the electronic transmission of medical data between sites with the goal of improving patient health....