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Focus in Flux: Navigating Vision Changes During Menstruation
Antara Chakraborty, M.Optom Lecturer, Acharya institute of allied health sciences, Bengaluru, India Menstruation has a major effect on several physiological processes, including eyesight.(1) Variations in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle, specifically...
The Role of Dynamic MRI Imaging in Understanding the Impact of Eye Rubbing on Ocular Health
Mahesh Mudi, B.Optom Consultant Optometrist, Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, India Introduction Without realising it, you might rub your eyes and overlook the potential harm it can cause. Although it may seem like a harmless action, recent magnetic resonance...
Revolutionising Sports Vision: AIâs Impact on Sports Vision and Athlete Performance
Krishna Shah, M.Optom Optometrist, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India The term "sports vision" describes a range of services that optometrists and other eye care professionals for athletes provide. Visual performance in sports is a critical component of...
Does PTSD have a visual shadow?
Gisbi Susan Shaji (1), Research Fellow; Pragati Gupta (2), PhD Student International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India Visual manifestations in psychological disorders are complex phenomena with diverse origins and implications. Involuntary...
Exploring the Surprising Benefits of Chewing Gum on Ocular Health
Shruti Kumari Shah, B.Optom Student Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India Chewing gum, which is usually dismissed as a simple candy, has recently piqued the curiosity of scientists due to its health advantages, especially with regard to...
The Future of Brain Implants: A Technological Leap in Medicine
Pritam Dutta, M.Optom, FAAO Assistant Professor, Ridley College of Optometry, Johrat,India The field of brain implants has made remarkable strides, transforming from science fiction to a burgeoning area of medical research and application. These advancements...
From Approval to Market Impact: The Journey of PresVu Eye Drops
Swathi Madhavan, M.Optom Tutor, Vision Science Academy Learning Centre PresVu eye drops, once considered a major innovation for presbyopia, have faced an unrestrained journey. Developed by Entod Pharmaceuticals, PresVu was marketed as a breakthrough in...
Autism and Food: Understanding the Impact of Excessive Sweets on Autistic Children
Rupali Singh, B.Optom Clinical Binocular Vision and CVI Optometrist, Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Autism is a condition that affects the way a person's brain develops and how they experience the world around them. (1) It can make it harder for...
Revolutionising Presbyopia Treatment with PresVu
Swathi Madhavan, M.Optom Tutor, Vision Science Academy Learning Centre Introduction According to recent updates, in April 2024, the field of eye care officially witnessed an innovation in a treatment approach. PresVu, a novel therapeutic intervention developed...
 
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