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Macular Pigment and Choroidal Thickness in Paediatric Myopia: A Case Highlighting Posterior Pole Vulnerability
Dr. Alex Ong, DOptom, FAAO, FOWNS, CPNP (US) Managing Director and Optometrist, Ong’s Optics Myopia Management Centre Introduction Myopia is...
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Micro-Vented Lenses: The Next Breath in Comfort
Trisha Dey, B. Optom, FICO Consultant Optometrist, P C Sharma Eye Hospital, Ambala, India Soft contact lens design has accepted for decades...
Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Vision Optimisation
Abinaya Sri K(1), B. Optom Student; Kalyani B(2), Assistant Professor Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Athletes rely on...
Ophthalmic Examination: A Tool for Detecting Systemic Disease
Prattoy Bej, F. Optom Clinical Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Fundus examination inspection of the back of...
Virtual Autism: Are We Creating a Generation of Screen-Dependent Kids?
Timila Subina(1), B. Optom StudentBirkata Nisha(2), B. Optom Student Himalaya Eye Institute, Pokhara, Nepal In our fast-paced world, it is...
Gut Microbiome and Ocular Surface Disease: Unveiling the Gut-Eye Connection
Anik Dingal, B. Optom M. Optom Student, Vidyasagar College of Optometry and Vision Science, Kolkata, India Several studies suggest that the...
Are Screens Stealing the Vision of Our Children?
Parbati Gaire, B. Optom Himalaya Eye Institute, Pokhara, Nepal Step into any classroom and a striking trend becomes evident—nearly half of...
PCOD and Vision Problems: The Connection and Management
Jeevika R, B. Optom Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Polycystic Ovary Disorder (PCOD) is a multifaceted endocrine and...
Sight Unseen: When the Brain Believes You Can See
Palak Kodan(1), B. Optom Student Roshni Sengupta(2), Assistant Professor GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India Anton Syndrome, also known as...
Why the Same Power Gives Different Vision: Understanding the Circle of Blur
Anshi Jha, B. Optom Student, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, India When two patients are prescribed identical...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Risk Factor for Optic Neuropathy
Keya Chakrabarty, B. Optom. Optometrist, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneshwar, India Are you facing any problems while sleeping at night?...
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Ocular Development: A Review of Evidence
Sanjukta Jana, B. Optom. Editorial Assistant Trainee, Vision Science Academy In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is one of the most renowned...
Claws and Effects: The Ocular Threat of Cat Scratch Disease
Muskan Kumari(1), B. Optom Student Roshni Sengupta(2) Assistant Professor GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is...
Why Should Every Optometrist Know About PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals”
M. Varsa Harinya, M. Optom Optometrist, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a broad class of...
The Ocular Effects of Extreme Cold: A New Era of Cryo-Optometry
Aakanksha Pathania, B. Optom Editorial Assistant and Tutor, Vision Science Academy, Delhi, India Cold application has long been recognised as...
The Less You Sleep, The More You See Blurred: The Hidden Link Between Sleep and Myopia
Priscilla Jovita F1, B. Optom Student, Narmadha R 2, Assistant Professor 1,2Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Myopia,...
Ocular Myokymia: Unfolding Eyelid Twitching
Kheyali Mondal, M. Optom Clinical Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Have you noticed your eyes twitching? These...
Decoding the Mystery: Visual Snow Syndrome and Neurological Diseases
Yukti D. Pandya, M. Optom Optometry Faculty, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS), identified in 1995, is...
Eye Health and Pet Companionship: Unveiling Hidden Risks
Sanjukta Jana1, B. Optom 1 M. Optom Student, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai, India Pet ownership is widely...
40 cm Working Distance: Does it Work Always?
Vipin G, M. Optom Project Optometrist, Elite School of Optometry, Chennai, India In clinical optometry, 40 cm has long been the standard...
Burning Sight: The Invisible Impact of Every Puff
Monazzah Aiman, B. Optom Fellow Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India When we talk about the dangers of smoking,...
The Link Between Visual Focus and Social Anxiety: A Neurophysiological Perspective
Anusha S1, B. Optom Student, Kalyani B2, Assistant Professor 1,2 Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Social Anxiety Disorder...
Vision Beyond 9 to 5: Optimising 24-Hour Visual Wellness in Sports and Workplaces
Luouie Bastin K, M. Optom Occupational Optometrist, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India In the current high-performance environments,...
Artificial Intelligence in Myopia Control: Shaping the Future of Vision Care
Vanshika Malhotra, B. Optom, M. Optom Student, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh, India Near-sightedness or myopia is projected to affect...
Impact of Smoking on Ocular Health
Priyavadhana R. V.1, B. Optom Student, Narmadha R.2, Assistant Professor 1,2Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Smoking is...
Eye Health: Debunking Everyday Misconceptions
Haziel Rynjah1, M. Optom, K. Gundeep Singha2, B. Optom 1M. Optom, Assistant Professor, Royal Global University, Guwahati, India 2B. Optom, Intern,...
Eye Banking Essentials: Choosing the Right Preservation Method
Puja Sarkar, M. Optom Adjunct Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Eye banking plays a vital role in supplying viable...
20/20 Is Not Enough: Uncovering Hidden Vision Problems After Brain injury
Priyal Maheshwari, B. Optom. Fellow Optometrist Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India The Hidden Epidemic: Vision Problems...
From Algorithms to Accessibility: The Role of AI in Visual Rehabilitation
Varsha Singh, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, India According to recent World Health Organisation (WHO)...
The Last Cataract Surgery? A Drop That Could End a Global Epidemic
Gopi Krishnan G., B. Optom. M. Optom Student, Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India Introduction For centuries, cataract...
The Effects of Lifestyle and Physical Activity on Daily Fluctuations in Intraocular Pressure
Agathiyan S, B. Optom Student, Kalyani B, Assistant Professor Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India One of the most important...
Zika and Unseen: Distrupting Visual Development in the Womb
E. Nivedhitha, M. Optom. Assistant Professor, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Chennai, India Zika is an RNA virus that belongs to a...
From Pork to Pupil: The Journey of Taenia solium
Sheenam Wakeel, B. Optom, F. Optom Oculoplasty Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India Cysticercosis is caused by...
Phthiriasis Palpebrarum: A Rare Clue to Child Abuse
Satyam Jha, B. Optometry, FICO Consultant Optometrist, Trinetra Eye Centre, Jalpaiguri, India Phthiriasis palpebrarum (lice of eyelashes) is...
Next-Gen Spectacle Lenses: A Key Strategy in Combating Myopia Progression
Nisha Birkata1, B. Optom Student, Subina Timila2, B. Optom Student 1,2Pokhara University, Pokhara, Nepal “When Maya was ten, she needed...
The Role of the Visual System During Synaesthesia
Swanandi Gawde, M. Optom Assistant Professor, ITM Institute, Navi Mumbai, India Synaesthesia is a voluntary experience from the human brain,...
Lifestyle Modification and Near Vision Hygiene to Control Myopia Progression
Yogapriya Vijayaragavan, B. Optom. Paediatric Optometrist, Aravind Eye Care System, Chennai, India Myopia or near-sightedness is a ubiquitous...
Systemic Protein Deficiency and Its Role in Dry Eye Pathophysiology: A Bio-clinical Perspective
Nayla Altom Mohamed Ismail, M. Optom PhD Candidate, AL-Neelain University, Sudan, Africa Did You Know Your Tears Tell the Story of Your...
Artificial Intelligence In Visual Neuropsychology
Uma Maheswari M, M. Optom., FBVVT Assistant Professor, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India Artificial Intelligence...
Caffeine and Vision: Effects on the Eye
Kalyani B, M. Optom Assistant Professor, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy, India Caffeine, the most popular psychoactive substance,...
Genetic Research into Diabetic Retinopathy Care
Kristi Sharma, M. Optom Education Engagement Manager, Vision Science Academy Genetic research is transforming the understanding and...
Train Your Eyes, Win the Game: Unlocking Sports Vision
Shagun Verma, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, India While talking about the athlete, we...
See Straight Again: Prism Innovation for Rotational Double Vision
Raghul Gurunathan, B. Optom., FBV and VT Optometrist and Vision Therapist, Divine Myndz Vision Care and Therapy Centre, Chennai, India ...
Hemifield Slide Phenomenon: A Rare Binocular Visual Disturbance
Raghul Gurunathan, B. Optom., FBV and VT Optometrist and Vision Therapist, Divine Myndz Vision Care and Therapy Centre, Chennai, India The...
Understanding Corneal Neuralgia: A Hidden Complication After LASIK
Manvi Gupta, B. Optom., F. Optom (SCEH) Adjunct Optometrist, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Corneal Neuralgia is a serious...
Factors Influencing Eye Care Seeking Behaviour: Looking Beyond Affordability
Vaishaali Gunalan, M. Optom. Senior Optometrist, Vision Care Opticians, Lusaka, Zambia According to the International Agency for the...
Telehealth Approach in Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions
Kristi Sharma, M. Optom. Education Engagement Manager, Vision Science Academy Neuro-ophthalmic conditions, which involve the optic nerve,...
Illusions in Code and Cortex: Decoding Hallucination in Visual Systems
Antara Chakraborty, M. Optom. FIAO Assistant Professor, KD Institute of Optometry, Ahmedabad, India In recent years, Artificial Intelligence...
Breaking the Myths and Developing Global Change: The Truth About Eye Donation
Gajalakshmi G, B. Optom. Tutor, SRM Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai, India Restoring vision after death through eye donation is...
Recent Advancements in AI: A New Era for Vision Science and Eyecare Delivery
Varsha Singh, B. Optom. M. Optom Student, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of...
Eyes That Touch the Stars: Pioneering Role in Space Travel
Gopi Krishnan G., B. Optom. FIAO M. Optom Student, Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry, Chennai, India Humanity is a journey into space that...