Eye Emergencies You Should NEVER Ignore
Eye emergencies require immediate attention, and ignoring symptoms like sudden vision loss, severe pain, or seeing flashes of light can lead to irreversible damage or blindness. Here are some eye…
Retinoscopy Unveiled: The Secret to Perfect Vision Correction
Introduction In the world of optometry, precise vision correction is both an art and a science. Among the many techniques used by eye care professionals, retinoscopy stands out as a…
Convergence Excess
Understanding Convergence Excess: A Comprehensive Guide for Optometrists Convergence excess (CE) is one of the most common non-strabismic binocular vision disorders encountered in clinical practice. It is characterized by esophoria…
Diabetes and Your Eyes: How to Protect Your Vision Before It’s Too Late!
As the world grapples with the growing burden of diabetes, it's essential to acknowledge the devastating impact this disease can have on our eyesight. Diabetes is a leading cause of…
A-Scan vs. B-Scan: A Deep Dive into Ocular Ultrasound Imaging
A-Scan - Introduction – A-Scan biometry is a specialized ultrasound technique used in ophthalmology to measure the axial length (AL) of the eye. It is essential for determining the power…
Common ocular infection and treatment
What is Ocular infection? - Ocular infections are illnesses that occur when harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, invade the eye and cause inflammation or infection. Common Ocular…
Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Corneal Thickness
The Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Corneal Thickness: Understanding the Dynamics Intraocular pressure (IOP) and corneal thickness are two critical factors in maintaining the health of the eye. While they…
Seeing Double ? How Prism Correction Fixes Binocular Vision Issues ?
Double vision also known as diplopia is a condition where a person sees two images of a single object instead of one this condition can be quite distressing and can…
Importance of Contrast Sensitivity in Eye Test
Introduction The concept of contrast sensitivity pertains to patients’ visual perception, specifically their capacity to differentiate between items or patterns that exhibit varying levels of contrast. Contrast refers to the…
The science of Tear Film
Introduction: The tear film is a thin fluid layer covering the ocular surface; it is the interface of the ocular surface with the environment. It is responsible for ocular surface…