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Is Prolonged Sun Exposure Good for Eyes Health?
Ram Saraswat, F. Optom Optometrist , Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India We all know that our skin produces vitamin D, so sunlight is important for us. However, excessive sun exposure can lead to painful solar burn.(1) Overtime, too much...
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: A Major Cause of Childhood Blindness
Keya Chakrabarty, B. Optom Student NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, India Have you ever seen a child facing problems in understanding, speaking, or seeing objects clearly? Or maybe their eyes are moving in an uncontrolled way when they try to focus on some...
Can PROSE lenses help in post-LASIK cases?
Kristi Sharma, B.Optom, M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Prosthetic Replacement of Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) lenses are a type of scleral lens used as a medical treatment device. It promotes healing, reduces...
Theranostics in Contact Lens: Beyond the Basic Management
Vipin G, B.Optom M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Primarily contact lenses were introduced to treat vision related problems and later were enhanced for multiple purposes like ocular protection, drug delivery system,...
Unlocking Glaucoma Mysteries: Insights from MRI Imaging
Swathi Madhavan, M. Optom Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Sciences, Chennai, India Glaucoma presents a significant challenge within the realm of eye diseases, gradually causing vision loss without...
Can A Child Wear Contact Lens? â Contact Lens Fitting In Paediatric Patients
Keya Chakrabarty, B. Optom Student, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, India We often hear that people have many questions and concerns about paediatric contact lenses. Parents are often unsure and afraid of finding the right contact lenses for their children. The...






