VSA BLOG

Achint Kaur, B. Optom Optometrist, Amity University, Haryana, India   “Graft” refers to transplanted or donor tissue and “Host” refers to the tissue of the recipient, thus Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) is a systemic disorder that occurs when graft immune...

Abisha S, B.Optom Aravind Fellowship in Optometry, Aravind Eye Care System, Chennai, India   Has anyone heard about the term “second sight”? The phenomenon of ‘second sight’ is quite interesting, as it appears to the patients to be a ‘magical’ restoration of...

Tanu Sharma, B. Optom Clinical Optometrist, Vision Eye Center, New Delhi, India   Heavy Eye Syndrome (HES) is a cause of acquired esotropia in the setting of high myopia. HES typically presents with diplopia secondary to progressive esotropia and hypotropia with...

Somayeh Heidarzadeh, M.Optom Senior Training Manager, Vision Science Academy   Vision Science Academy Exclusive   How do innovative Projection for Myopia and Glaucoma (2010-2030-2050) contact lenses help to tackle myopia and glaucoma? Innovative contact...

Dr. Abhishek Mandal, Ph.D. Senior Business Adviser, Vision Science Academy Vision Science Academy, London, United Kingdom.   Vision Science Academy Exclusive The annual climate change conference (COP27) has recently been concluded in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The...

Kartik Kumar Gupta, B. Optom Intern Optom, BVDUMC, School of Optometry, Maharashtra, India   Background: Amblyopia is clinically defined as a reduction of visual acuity [best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) for at least two lines of visual acuity charts] in one or...

Kheyali Mondal, B.Optom Oculoplasty Fellow Trainee, Dr.Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India   Introduction Colour vision is the capability to distinguish colourful wavelengths of light waves and to perceive the differences as differences in shades. The...

Gopinath D, B. Optom Fellowship in Optometry, Aravind Eye Care System, Chennai, India   Driving is a complex task that requires focus, skill, and patience. You need to make sure all your senses are fully engaged, especially since the eyes play a significant role...

Dr. Abhishek Mandal, Ph.D. Senior Business Adviser, Vision Science Academy, London, U.K.   Vision Science Academy Exclusive A Special Report The UK offers eye care services under the banner of the National Health Service (NHS). Sightlessness imposes a substantial...