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Insulin Beyond Diabetes: Healing Epithelial Defects
Avantika Bind, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India The cornea and conjunctiva form the outer surface of the eye, protected by a tear film from environmental factors. The transparent cornea, which lacks blood vessels, acts...
Can an Optometrist Detect Alzheimerâs Disease Early?
Ritika Jain, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, CT University, Ludhiana, India The tight relationship between the brain and eyes is demonstrated by the fact that the retina and optic nerve are extensions of brain tissue. Therefore, neurological conditions like...
Scleral Lens in Ocular Surface Disorder
Narmadha R, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India A scleral lens is a large-diameter medical device that completely covers the cornea, protecting it with a fluid reservoir. This creates an ideal ocular surface...
Myopia: Beyond the Blur â A Global Epidemic in Focus
Kashish Dineshbhai Mulani, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Myopia, often known as near-sightedness, is no longer only a refractive problem that may be rectified with glasses or contacts. It has arisen as a global health concern,...
Vision-Centric Spaces: Where Design Meets Visual Comfort
Mimansha Dineshbhai Rathod, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India Visual ergonomics, the science of creating environments that encourage pleasant and healthy visual engagement, is more important than ever in today's quickly changing...
Eye Myths vs Facts: Debunking Misconceptions in Vision Sciences
Vaishnav Drashti. P., B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India It is astonishing how many myths about eye health still exist in this era of swift scientific advancement, not only among the general public but also in academic and clinical...
Eyes on the Mat: Balancing Healing and Harm
Priyal Maheshwari, B.Optom., Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Yoga, originating in India, is an ancient holistic discipline combining physical postures (asanas), controlled breathing (pranayama), and meditation. It works...
Can You Get Parkinsonâs Disease in the Future? A Detection Through Your Eye
Lanisha Blessy Coelho, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, India Oculomics, the study of eye-related biomarkers, explores macroscopic, microscopic, and molecular features of the eye to understand systemic diseases. The retina, as...
The Illuminating Power of Retinoscopy: Unlocking the Secrets of Your Vision
Pratyush Dhakal1, MPH, COT, MBA; Amrita Samanta2, B.Optom. MBA 1Chattanooga Eye Institute, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA 2EyeGlass World, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA The blog is written solely for education purposes, and it does not have any financial support and...
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