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Understanding Meares-Irlen Syndrome: The Hidden Impact of Visual Stress
Reshma S Suresh, B. Optom M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Meares-Irlen Syndrome/Visual Stress (MISViS) comes under many names like Irlen Syndrome, scotopic sensitivity syndrome or visual stress. It is important to...
Binocular Vision Dysfunction and Chain Smoking: A Hidden Consequence
Antara Chakraborty, M. Optom Lecturer, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences (Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences), Bangalore, India Introduction: The harmful consequences of smoking on overall health, particularly on respiratory and...
Role of Dichoptic Therapy in Amblyopia
Lakshmi Priya R.S., B.Optom, Fellowship in Clinical Optometry Paediatric Optometrist, Aravind Eye Care System, Madurai, India When vision in one or both eyes does not develop properly during childhood, it is known as amblyopia or lazy eye. It usually develops...
Environmental Factors and Dry Eye
Shaila Shakil B.Optom Student, NSHM Knowledge Campus - Kolkata, India Dry eye syndrome is a prevalent ocular condition which is affecting millions of people worldwide. While various factors contribute to its development, emerging research suggests a strong...
The Eyes Have It: Eye Movements in Mental Health Diagnosis
Aakanksha Pathania, B.Optom Tutor, Vision Science Academy Learning Centre (VSALC) Vision Science Academy Exclusive The eyes are indeed windows to the brain and mind. (1) When vision deteriorates, it can seriously affect brain and mental health. (2) Adapting...
Blood And Vision Integration: Enhancing Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis with Haematology and Imaging
Sathishkumar S, B.Optom Research Fellow, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India Diabetes is a serious condition that poses the risk of developing complications not only amputations, strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure but can...