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Emerging Trends in Paediatric Vision Care
Vipin G, B.Optom M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction In the continually evolving landscape of healthcare, paediatric optometry emerges as a hub of innovation. Looking ahead, we witness dynamic trends shaping the...
A Guide to Develop Video Games for Players with Colour-vision Deficiency
Aksha Shetty, M. Optom PhD Scholar, BITS Pilani - Goa, India Research Officer, Centre for Eye Research Ireland, Dublin, Ireland Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD) is a spectrum. Usually, these defects can affect a person completely or partially, changing the...
Extended Depth of Focus as a Myopia Control Strategy
Kristi Sharma, B. Optom M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Myopia is one of the highest talked about ocular conditions in the present scenario, given the increasing prevalence of its progression along with the...
Unveiling the Impact of Blue Light on Ocular Health
Shaila Shakil, B. Optom Student, NSHM Knowledge Campus - Kolkata, India In an era dominated by digital screens, our eyes are constantly exposed to the screens emitting blue light from smartphones to computers, tablets to LED lighting, etc. This exposure to blue...
From Iris to Incisors: Axenfeld â Rieger Syndrome â Genetics with a Twist
Aishi Bhowmik B. Optom Student Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision Science; Internship, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, India Understanding a rare genetic disorder Axenfeld âRieger Syndrome ( ARS) (1) stands as a captivating enigma within the...
Optimising Childrenâs Eye Health: Essential Nutritional Needs for Developing Vision
Vishal Biswas, M.Optom Ph.D. Scholar, Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, Noida International University, Noida, India As parents, we strive to ensure our children grow up healthy and strong,...
The Iris of the Eye: A Masterpiece of Individuality
Anuska Chakraborty B. Optom Student NSHM Knowledge Campus - Kolkata, India At the beginning of our optometry journey, we all cherish the moment of achieving the first clear focus through the slit lamp, and our fascination peaks with the artistry of the Iris. It...
Understanding Meares-Irlen Syndrome: The Hidden Impact of Visual Stress
Reshma S Suresh, B. Optom M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Meares-Irlen Syndrome/Visual Stress (MISViS) comes under many names like Irlen Syndrome, scotopic sensitivity syndrome or visual stress. It is important to...
Binocular Vision Dysfunction and Chain Smoking: A Hidden Consequence
Antara Chakraborty, M. Optom Lecturer, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences (Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences), Bangalore, India Introduction: The harmful consequences of smoking on overall health, particularly on respiratory and...
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