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The Impact of Digital Devices on the Brainâs Visual Processing
Kristi Sharma, M.Optom. Education Engagement Manager, Vision Science Academy, Guwahati, India In our digital age, screens are everywhere, from smartphones and computers to tablets and televisions. These devices have become integral parts of our daily lives, but...
Behind the Screens: Unmasking the Reality of Digital Eye Strain
Hitarth Chavda, B.Optom. Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Digital Eye Strain (DES), also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is no longer limited to office workers or gamers, itâs now a universal concern. From smartphones to laptops,...
Is LASIK Right for You? Understanding the Procedure and Choosing the Ideal Candidates
Dipanwita Karmakar, B.Optom. NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur, India Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a refractive surgical procedure that corrects vision by reshaping the cornea with an excimer laser. This procedure was patented in 1989 by Dr....
A Glimpse of Gold: Oguchiâs Disease and Night Vision Puzzle
Drishti Baisla, B.Optom. Student1 Roshni Sengupta, Assistant Professor2 GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India Oguchiâs disease is a rare autosomal recessive form of congenital stationary night blindness caused by defects in the inactivation process of rod...
Optical Evidence in Forensic Investigation
Jagadheswari. V, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem, India. The application of optical science to the judicial system is known as forensic optometry. It is used in court proceedings for identification, to test eyewitness...
From Cradle to Golden Years: The Power of Lifelong Eye Care
Haziel Rynjah, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, University of Sciences and Technology, Ri-Bhoi, India Vision is one of our most valuable senses, shaping how we experience and interact with the world. However, eye health needs evolve from childhood to old age,...






