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Can the Eyes Betray a Liar? Insights from Eye Tracking and Pupillometry
Palak Kodan1, B.Optom. Student; Roshni Sengupta 2, Assistant Professor GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India Deception is a common part of daily human communication, influencing interactions across personal, professional, and legal contexts. Early research has...
Transformative Educational Writing in Optometry
Nayla Altom Mohamed Ismail, M.Optom. PhD Candidate, Al-Neelain University, Sudan, Africa In optometry, where vision significantly impacts life quality, a lack of practical, accessible references often leaves professionals and students in the dark. Many...
Clean Lenses, Clear Vision
Nayla Altom Mohamed Ismail, M.Optom. PhD Candidate, Al-Neelain University, Sudan, Africa When the lens is cleared, it's not just vision that sharpens – sometimes, truths about us come into focus too. Eyeglasses are more than just tools for clearer...
AI-Powered Contact Lens Fitting: Revolutionising Vision Care for a Perfect Fit
Varsha Singh, B.Optom. M. Optom. Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Traditionally, contact lens fitting relied on trial and error, requiring skill and experience. AI now revolutionises the process by quickly analysing patient data, using...
Can Smartwatches Decode Eye Health?
Sanjukta Jana, B.Optom, M.Optom. Student, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai, India Consumer smartwatches have the potential to support health and wellness. Since 2014, consumer smartwatches have supported healthcare research immensely. A...
Beyond the Phoropter: The Importance of Holistic Eye Examinations
Anam Ali,, B.Optom. M. Optom Intern, Ayushman Eye Hospital, Bijnor, India Refractive assessments remain a cornerstone of optometric practice; however, they represent only a fraction of a patient’s visual and ocular health. As primary eye care providers,...
Decoding the Red-Eye Effect: Insights into Pupil Dynamics and Systemic Health
Dhruvi Kalpesh Parekh, B.Optom. Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India The human pupil, a seemingly simple opening in the eye, is crucial for vision and overall health. From the red-eye effect in photography to its possible application in...
The Impact of Digital Devices on the Brain’s Visual Processing
Kristi Sharma, M.Optom. Education Engagement Manager, Vision Science Academy, Guwahati, India In our digital age, screens are everywhere, from smartphones and computers to tablets and televisions. These devices have become integral parts of our daily lives, but...
Behind the Screens: Unmasking the Reality of Digital Eye Strain
Hitarth Chavda, B.Optom. Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Digital Eye Strain (DES), also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is no longer limited to office workers or gamers, it’s now a universal concern. From smartphones to laptops,...

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