Clinical Optometry

Different Tumors of Eyelids Eyelid tumors can be concerning, both for their potential impact on vision and thecosmetic implications. Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and vary widely…

SIMPLE TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR EYES HEALTHY Our eyes are one of the most important parts of our body, allowing us to experience the world around us. However, many of…

The Pros and Cons of LASIK Surgery: Is it the Right Choice for You? Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular refractive eye surgery that has transformed the vision…

UNDERSTANDING PROLAPSE OF THE VITREOUS HUMOR The vitreous humor is a clear gel-like substance that fills the center of the eyeball, providing shape and support to the retina. A prolapse…

The lens of the eye plays a critical role in focusing light on the retina, facilitating clear vision. When thelens is improperly positioned due to a partial dislocation, the condition…

Introduction: The term mydriatic refers to a group of drugs that cause dilation of the pupils. The induction of the dilation of the pupil is commonly used to allow for…

A  juvenile cataract, also known as a pediatric cataract, refers to a lens opacity that occurs in children and young adults. Unlike age-related cataracts, which typically develop later in life,…

Introduction: Dynamic retinoscopy is a crucial technique used in optometry and ophthalmology to assess the refractive status of the eye. It is a dynamic, objective method that measures the eye’s…

Cataracts are often associated with aging, but did you know that they can also affect newborns? Congenital cataracts are a rare yet significant cause of visual impairment in children. Unlike…

Retinoscopy is an objective method of measuring the optical power. we use a retinoscope to illuminate the inside of the eye and to observe the light that is reflected from…