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Iridology: Is This A Diagnostic Tool For Pre-Disease State?
Nandhini Elango, M.Optom Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Iridology is the detection of medical illnesses based on pigmentation changes in the...
Cold Conundrum: Hypothermia’s Impact on Endothelial Cells in Eye Banking
Aishwarya Jha, M.Optom Adjunct Optometrist, Cornea and Refractive Services, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital Cornea preservation and tissue banking The cornea, though seemingly simple, plays a vital role in vision, serving as the eye's primary refractive...
The Puzzle of Perception: Visual Agnosia Explored
Sejal R Singh, M. Optom Research Optometrist, Sankara Nethralaya, Tamil Nadu, India Visual agnosia stands as a neurological disorder that hinders an individual's ability to recognise familiar objects solely through sight, even when their overall vision remains...
Eye Movements: Unveiling Nature’s Kaleidoscope of Visionary Adaptations
Swathi Madhavan, M. Optom Assistant Professor, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India The world of animal vision unfolds as a captivating tapestry of diverse eye movements, each species weaving its unique adaptations through the loom...
Digital Dementia and the Role of Optometrists
Kristi Sharma, B.Optom M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, TamilNadu, India Introduction The increasingly growing use of digital devices have been raising an infinite number of concerns regarding the overall health of the users. One such...
A Dive into Neuroplasty in Adults: The Role of Brain Cells
Pritam Dutta, M.Optom, FAAO Assistant Professor, Ridley College of Optometry, Assam, India Introduction The neural system's capacity for adaptation and resource optimisation in response to changes in physiology, trauma, novel environmental demands, and sensory...
Sharper Sight – Stronger Stride: Decoding Visual Requirements in Athletes
Ms. Somreeta Bhattacharya, B.Optom, Mphil (Optometry), Fellowship BV&VT Senior Lecturer, Department of Optometry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India Introduction: âSportsâ is a...
Ergonomics of Virtual Reality: Diving Into the Present and Future
Zerin M Mollah. B.Optom Student, Ridley College of Optometry, Assam, India Introduction Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a ground-breaking technology, transforming the way we experience and interact with digital content. As we marvel at the immersive worlds...
Unveiling a Brighter Tomorrow: The Impact of Community Eye Screening
Vipin G, B.Optom M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Tamil Nadu, India Introduction Picture a world where clear vision is not just a luxury but a fundamental right, accessible to all. This vision of a brighter future is not a distant dream; it is a...
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