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Tiny Eyes, Big Clues: How Anaemia Affects Childrenâs Vision and Cognition
N. Banu, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India Anaemia is a condition marked by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a reduction in Haemoglobin concentration, resulting in a diminished ability to transport...
Convergence Insufficiency: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Reading Difficulties
Santiya William, B.Optom. Intern, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India Eight-year-old Scott sits at his desk, squinting at his reading book. Within minutes, he complains of a headache and pushes the book away. Scottâs...
Through the AI Lens: Ethical Clarity in Ophthalmologyâs Future
Aakanksha Pathania, B Optom. Editorial Assistant and Tutor, Vision Science Academy,Delhi,India Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves in the world of medicine and healthcare, and ophthalmology is leading the charge. This field relies heavily on imaging,...
From Sight to Psyche: Unmasking Depression and Anxiety Through Pupillary Response and Retinal Changes
Anshi Jha, B.Optom. Student, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, India Can your eyes reveal the hidden depths of your mental health? New research suggests they can. Optometry is at the intersection of a revolutionary era with psychology. (1)...
Dual Burdens: Exploring the Cognitive Impact of Visual Impairments and Chemotherapy
Rakshitha R S M(1), Bhargavy S(2), 1M.Optom. Student, Dr. Agarwalâs Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India 2Assistant Professor Jr., Dr. Agarwalâs Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India Visual loss increases mental workload and fosters social isolation, while...
Eyes Donât Lie: AI Unlocks Diabetes Secrets Hidden in the Iris
Gopi Krishnan G(1), Bhargavy S(2), 1M.Optom. Student, Dr. Agarwalâs Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India 2Assistant Professor Jr., Dr. Agarwalâs Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India The phrase âYour eyes canât lieâ reflects a new truth in AI-powered...






