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Theranostics in Contact Lens: Beyond the Basic Management
Vipin G, B.Optom M.Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Primarily contact lenses were introduced to treat vision related problems and later were enhanced for multiple purposes like ocular protection, drug delivery system,...
Unlocking Glaucoma Mysteries: Insights from MRI Imaging
Swathi Madhavan, M. Optom Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Sciences, Chennai, India Glaucoma presents a significant challenge within the realm of eye diseases, gradually causing vision loss without...
Looking Beyond the Eye: Advancing Ophthalmic Frontiers with Artificial Intelligence
Ms Rehana Khan TMA, BS Opt, FAAO Doctoral Research Student, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Keywords: artificial intelligence; retina; systemic diseases As technology intertwines with healthcare, the eye...
Can A Child Wear Contact Lens? â Contact Lens Fitting In Paediatric Patients
Keya Chakrabarty, B. Optom Student, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, India We often hear that people have many questions and concerns about paediatric contact lenses. Parents are often unsure and afraid of finding the right contact lenses for their children. The...
Enhancing Occupational Health: The Importance of Proper Eyewear in The Workplace
Mainak Motilal, B.Optom 4th Year Student, Vidyasagar College Of Optometry and Vision Science, Kolkata; Internship, MGM Eye Institute, Raipur [Cg], India "From construction sites to computer screens, the right eyewear empowers professionals to see clearly, work...
Treatment of Visual Snow Syndrome is POSSIBLE!
Diksha Rathi, B.Optom M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Introduction Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) is a commonly misdiagnosed neurological condition characterised by mild to severe, persistent visual abnormalities. (1) Constant...
A brain in doubt leaves it out: Motion-Induced Blindness
Jyoti Pandit, B.Optom Paediatric Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India The human visual system is an intricate marvel that constantly processes an overwhelming amount of information. Yet, despite its remarkable capabilities,...
Not Everything in the World Is Black and White: The Role of Contrast Sensitivity in the Real World!
Suman Thakur, B.Optom, F.Optom Paediatric Optometrist, Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Contrast sensitivity (CS) is the ability of the eye to detect small changes in illumination at the targets that do not have clearly defined limits. (1,...
Artificial Intelligence In Optometry: A Blessing or A Curse?
Prattoy Bej, B.Optom, F. Optom Adjunct Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India With an increasing demand for automation, the world is going to be driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Like the shift from paperwork to Electronic...
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