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Tracking Lies: The Role of Eye Movements in Forensic Psychology
Aakanksha Pathania, B.Optom Editorial Assistant, Vision Science Academy Lying has always intrigued researchers from various fields because it is a complex part of how people interact with each other. (1) Detecting lies can be challenging for untrained...
The Ripple Effect: How Visual Impairment Impacts Brain Plasticity
Dr. Ankit Sanjay Varshney, (PHD), (B.OPTOM & M.OPTOM {gold medallist}), (F.IACLE, Australia), (F.ASCO, India) Associate Professor, Shree Bharatimaiya College of Optometry and Physiotherapy, Surat, India When we think about vision, we often picture it as...
Vision Beyond Gravity: Addressing Eye Health in Space
Varsha Singh, B.Optom M. Optometry Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India The NASA Critical Path Roadmap highlighted trauma and acute medical illnesses as significant high-risk factors impacting mission and crew health. (1) While ocular trauma...
The Rhythm of IOP: Revolutionising Glaucoma Care with Wearable Intraocular Pressure Monitoring
Anik Dingal, B.Optom M.Optom Student, Vidyasagar College of Optometry and Vision Science, Kolkata, India Intraocular pressure (IOP) plays a critical role in maintaining eye health. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is a significant risk factor for glaucoma,...
Biometric Data in Eye Exams: Enhancing Accuracy and Patient Care
Satyam Jha, FICO M.Optometry Student, Sankara College of Optometry, Ludhiana, India The integration of biometric data into healthcare is revolutionising how we approach patient assessments, and eye exams are no exception. Traditionally, eye exams have focused...
AI-Powered Iridology: Transforming the Future of Eye Disease Detection
Bharghavy S, M.Optom Assistant professor Jr., Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India. Iridology is a practice in which all the conditions of organs in the human body can be read through the iris. That is because every organ has a complicated nerve...