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The Impact of Climate Change on Ocular Health
Kritika Gautam, B. Optom Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Keywords: Climate Change, Eye Health, Environment Human activities are the primary cause of global climate change. Human disruptive behaviours for empirical development...
Utility of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Research
Ms. Maanasi Mahalingam, M. Optom., FAAO Project Manager, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Editorial Support Assistant, Vision Science Academy Vision Science Academy Exclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the application of computers, in...
Genetics and Vision: Unraveling the Hereditary Factors of Eye Diseases
Roshni Sengupta, M.Optom Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, GD Goenka University, Haryana, India Introduction: Ophthalmic conditions constitute a considerable global health burden, affecting diverse populations. Conditions like age-related macular...
Navigating the Digital World: Addressing Screen-Related Eye Strain
Pritam Dutta, M.Optom, FAAO Assistant Professor, Ridley College of Optometry, Assam, India Introduction In the digital age, technology has altered every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to education. However, every action has an equal and opposite response,...
The Calcium Connection: A Simple Nutrient Could Prevent Vision loss from Age-related Macular Degeneration
Ramlah Akhtar, B.Optom Academic Tutor, Era University, Lucknow, India Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that causes vision loss in older age groups. (1) It is the third leading cause of visual impairment globally and a significant...
Evidence Based Teaching in Optometry
Swarnalakshmi.M.R, M.Optom Assistant Professor, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India Important competencies in any healthcare practice are the ability to think critically and work effectively. Students need...
The Future of Optometry: Integrating Virtual Reality into Eye Care
Simran Shet Parkar, M.Optom Lecturer of Optometry, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences (AIAHS), Karnataka, India As Virtual Reality (VR) continues to gain widespread adoption worldwide, one might wonder if optometry is keeping up with the trend. Before...
Tele-optometry: Remote Eye-care in a Post Pandemic World
Indira Rengarajan, M.Optom, FLVC Occupational Optometrist, Occupational Optometry Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India Keywords: Pandemic, Tele Optometry, Telerehabilitation Introduction: Telemedicine is described as the use of digital technology and...
Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology: Current Uses and Future Prospects
Kheyali Mondal, B. Optom Oculoplasty Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Introduction: The word Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the general capability of a computer to perform a task with a minimal amount of human...
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