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Empowering Patients and Practitioners: Overcoming Vision Obstacles with Reverse Piggyback Scleral Lenses
Varsha Singh, B.Optom, M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy,Chennai, India Scleral lenses are redefining modern approaches to eye care as they offer significant benefits for patients with irregular corneas or ocular surface disease, providing stable...
Unveiling the Hidden Connection of Yellow Vision: Xanthopsia
Salal Khan, M.Optom, FAAO Assistant Professor, Era University, Lucknow, India Xanthopsia is a rare visual disorder where a person sees everything with a yellowish hue or tint. It's as if they're looking through yellow glasses or a yellow filter. (1,2) This...
Eye Twitching Illusion: Myth or Fact?
Abhirami Edayath, M.Optom Assistant Professor, Karpagam Faculty of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore, India Myokymia is a medical term used to describe involuntary muscle movements that can be visualised on the skin.(1) Eyelid myokymia is described as...
Sustainable Optometry Practices: A Vision for a Greener Future
Mayuri Deka, M.Optom Assistant Professor, Kaziranga University, Jorhat, India As climate change and environmental degradation continue to impact our planet, the healthcare sector, including Optometry, is stepping up to embrace sustainable practices. Optometry...
Parenting in The Digital Age: The Consequences of Excessive Screen Time
Cindy Niangsuanbawi, B.Optom Paediatric Optometrist and Clinic Specialist , Vision Sense, Noida, India Technology has become an integral part of modern parenting, offering valuable educational tools like learning apps and games and access to information....
Caffeine and Eyes: Balancing the Benefits and Risks
Moesha Rudo Mavangira B.Optom Student, Parul University, Vadodara, India Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) with molecular formula as (C8H10N4O2) is the most popular psychoactive drug consumed by 80% of the worldâs population.(1,2) Caffeine has nearly 100% oral...