VSA BLOG

Varsha Singh , B.Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India   The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in eye care can greatly improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes. AI is transforming healthcare...

Vishal Biswas, M.Optom. Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Noida International University, Greater Noida, India   Glaucoma, a major cause of global blindness, stems from retinal ganglion cell damage. Advances in genomics and epigenetics have highlighted...

Tooba Fakhari, B.Optom 1, Roshni Sengupta, Assistant Professor2 1,2GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India   Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), also referred to as visual release hallucinations, is a condition where individuals who have lost all or most of their sight...

Mahi Alpesh Shukla, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India   Air pollution is a poisonous mix of gases and particulates, including Ozone (O₃), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), Volatile Organic Compounds...

Dhruvi Kalpesh Parekh, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India   Hormones are potent chemical messengers that affect both reproductive health and vision. Recent study has shown that sex hormones, particularly oestrogen, progesterone, and...

Kaushal Patel, B. Optom Student, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India   The digital era has transformed how we live, learn, and interact. Daily screen use, whether for education, employment, or entertainment, has increased dramatically, particularly among...

Haziel Rynjah, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Baridua, India   We have all heard the phrase “20/20 vision” thrown around as the gold standard for eyesight. However, did you know that 20/20 does not mean perfect...

N. Banu, M.Optom. Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India   Anaemia is a condition marked by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a reduction in Haemoglobin concentration, resulting in a diminished ability to transport...

Santiya William, B.Optom. Intern, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India   Eight-year-old Scott sits at his desk, squinting at his reading book. Within minutes, he complains of a headache and pushes the book away. Scott’s...