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To Wear or Not to Wear Blue Light Filters; Thatâs The Question
Agatha K Saji, B. Optom M.Optom student, Elite School of Optometry â SASTRA University, Chennai, India This world has gone through numerous dynamics over the past two decades, an inevitable change seems to be a promising aspect of technology. (1) Even though...
Orthokeratology: A Blessing For Myopia
Ashish Gangwar, B.Optom Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Orthokeratology refers to the creation of specially designed rigid gas permeable contact lenses to reduce or eliminate refractive error temporarily by reshaping the corneal...
Myocilin & Its Role in Pathogenesis of Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma
Tathagata Roy, Bachelorâs in Optometry Intern Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Compared to adult onset primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the Juvenile open angle glaucoma (JOAG) is an autosomal dominant inheritance. Patients...
Who Or What Is A Dispensing Optician? (D.O.)
Jayshree Vasani, F.B.D.O. Winner of Macular Society Award of Excellence "Optician of the year 2019â. CPD FACILITATOR, BAME VISION GROUP COMMITTEE MEMBER, CO-Host - 100% Optical Tech Bites, CO-Host/PODCASTERÂ "MORE THAN OPTICS" I reflected on my three decades in...
Technology and The Eye
Kezun kez, B. Optometry Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Technology is an amazing thing. It has had a huge impact in our life. It seems like everyday new pieces of technology are being released that people are buzzing about. The...
COVID-19âs Mark on The Eyes
Abisha S., B. Optometry Aravind Fellowship in Clinical Optometry, Aravind Eye Care System, Chennai, India There is a famous saying that the eye is the mirror of the soul. The eyes tell us not only about the character of the person but can reflect the physical...
Dark Side of Eye Health in Himalayan Region in India
Anjali Uniyal, B. Optom Consultant Optometrist, Guru Nanak Eye Care Centre, Punjab, India In mountains or in remote areas, where there is lack of basic life supporting facilities, no doubt there is also lack of basic medical facilities. In mountains, a small injury is...
Does Wearing a Contact Lens Overnight Improve Your Vision And Prevent Future Progression?
Ms. Tsering lamu shongmu, M.Optometry Assistant Professor, Sushant University, Gurugram Haryana, India Introduction: The prevalence of myopia is increasing worldwide, and younger generations are affected more than others.(1-3) Early initiation of ortho-k...
Synergic Use of Atropine and Orthokeratology in Myopia Control in Children
Meenakshi Jadli, D. Optometry Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroffâs Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Myopia (near-sightedness) is a leading cause of refractive error for distance. The main cause of myopia is eyeball elongation due to which light coming from the...
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