Diabetes and the Cornea: Understanding the Connection
Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, has widespread effects on the body. While most people are aware of its impact on organs like the heart, kidneys,…
Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, has widespread effects on the body. While most people are aware of its impact on organs like the heart, kidneys,…
The Hirschberg test is a simple, non-invasive clinical test used to evaluate ocular alignment and detect strabismus (ocular misalignment).Strabismus, commonly known as squint, is a condition where the eyes do…
The human eye is a complex and delicate organ, and every part of it plays an important role in maintaining clear vision. One such important aspect of eye health is…
Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD), commonly known as colour blindness, is a visual impairment where an individual has difficulty distinguishing certain colours. It occurs due to the improper functioning of cone…
Fusion: A Key Component of Binocular Vision Fusion is the process by which the brain combines the visual information from both eyes into a single, unified image. It is a…
Introduction Symblepharon is a severe ocular condition in which the conjunctiva adheres to the inner surface of the eyelid. The adhesion may cause discomfort, reduce the vision and in serious cases loss…
We live in a world where screens are an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones and tablets to laptops and televisions, screens are ubiquitous, and their influence on…
Orthoptics is a specialized branch of eye care that focuses on diagnosing and managing binocular vision and eye movement disorders. Optometrists/Orthoptists employ a variety of diagnostic tests to assess visual…
Introduction: Aberrations are optical imperfections that causes light rays to deviate from their intended path leading to blurry or distorted images. They are of two types: Spherical aberration: Spherical…
History- A scleral lens is a prototypical lens dating back to the early 1880s. Originally these lenses were designed by using a substance to take a mold of the eye.…