Importance of cataract awareness
Introduction Cataract awareness is crucial because cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, are a leading cause of vision loss worldwide, especially among older adults. Raising awareness helps people…
Cataract causes, symptoms and treatment
Introduction - Vision is one of the most valuable senses we possess. Unfortunately, various conditions can impair our sight—one of the most common being cataracts. Cataracts are a leading cause…
Seeing the World in Color
Seeing the World in Color: How a Simple Lens or Filter Can Transform Life for the Colorblind Imagine living in a world where red and green look exactly the same.…
The Cover Test: Revealing Binocular Vision Secrets
The cover test is a cornerstone of orthoptic practice, serving as a vital and objective diagnostic tool for assessing binocular vision anomalies. Its primary purpose is to identify and differentiate…
Vision 2020 Goals: Achievements and Unmet Needs
INTRODUCTION: Vision 2020 is a global initiative aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness by the year 2020. Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1999, this program focuses on providing…
Identify Early Diabetic Macular Edema with OCT
Early Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is often difficult to identify clinically, especially in mild cases. It can be diagnosed using a combination of visual acuity tests, dilated eye exams, and…
The Role of Dynamic Retinoscopy in Diagnosing and Managing Accommodative Disorders
In the realm of clinical optometry and vision science, dynamic retinoscopy stands as a time- tested and indispensable technique for evaluating functional vision performance. Particularly when it comes to understanding…
Clarity from the Start: Pediatric Optical Prescriptions that Support Healthy Eye Development
“Early optical correction in children isn’t just about clarifying vision—it’s about nurturing healthy eye development and preventing complications.” – Sorot Wutthiphan, MD Optical correction in children is a nuanced and…
Uveitis management
Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can be unilateral or bilateral, if not treated it can be…
Handling pediatric uncooperative patients during eye examination
Introduction Screening children’s vision at a young age is recommended to detect signs of potential disorders such as amblyopia, strabismus and refractive error, which can affect the child’s visual development.…