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The Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Dry Eye Disease
Niranjana V, M. Optom., FBDO Assistant Professor, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a growing concern affecting millions globally, characterised by inadequate tear volume. This condition, characterised by discomfort,...
Photobiomodulation in Retinal Diseases: A New Therapeutic Horizon?
Vishal Biswas, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, Noida International University, Greater Noida, India Photobiomodulation (PBM), also referred to as low-level laser therapy, is developing as a transformative treatment approach, especially in the management of...
Unveiling the Insights of Multi-disciplinary Approach in Optometry
Tharaniy VE, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India Traditionally, research involves disciplinary domains or inter-disciplinary ones involving collaboration between different disciplines, where researchers...
Restoring Vision with Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: A Revolution in Photoreceptor Regeneration
Sathishkumar S, B. Optom. MSc. Integrative Biology and Physiology Student (iMOV Track), Sorbonne University, Paris, France Vision impairment is a major global health issue, with conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) causing progressive loss and leading to...
Impact of Visual Skills Developmental Therapy in Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment
S.B.Vishnupriyiaa, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is a leading cause of visual dysfunction in children, resulting from damage to the visual processing centre of the brain rather than...
OCTA: A New Era of Retinal Microvasculature Imaging in Pre-clinical Disease Detection
Anshi Jha, B.Optom Student, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, India Can the Eye Reveal Disease Long Before Symptoms Appear? Imagine a young patient who comes in for a routine eye check-up. Vision is clear, retina looks healthy, and yet,...
The Silent Symphony of Pupil: Decoding Constriction and Dilation Velocities in Neurological Health
Pritam Dutta, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, Ridley College of Optometry, Jorhat, India Pupillary assessment is a fundamental aspect of neurological examinations, offering insights into the autonomic nervous system and overall brain function. While traditional...
Seeing The World of Colours: How Infants Develop Colour Vision?
Niyati Arun Keni, M. Optom. Optometry Faculty, ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai, India Colour is a very important part of sensory vision development, yet infants have a very limited capacity to distinguish colours. But do they distinguish only black and white...
A Case of Patient Frustration with Dry Eye Regression
Erum Nisha, B. Optom. Project Optometrist, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India This is the case of a patient who came to the clinic after consulting three different doctors. The patient expressed dissatisfaction and discomfort, describing themselves as...
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