Basic embryology of the Cornea
Cornea is a transparent, avascular, aspheric structure of the eye-ball.It is centrally steep and peripherally flat.It consists of 1/6th of the fibrous coat of the eyeball. Some amount of vascularization…
Retinoscopy
In the world of optometry, retinoscopy plays a vital role in assessing a patient's refractive error. It is a valuable technique used by eye care professionals to determine the correct…
Mebomian gland
The meibomian glands are specialized sebaceous glands located within the eyelids. The eyelids are thin curtains of skin, muscles, fibrous tissue and mucous membrane. Eyelids are divided into two parts…
The eye and the UV rays
In our daily lives, we often take our eyes for granted, unaware of the hidden dangers that surround us. One such threat is the presence of ultraviolet (UV) rays,…
Management of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a symptomatic condition where the functional integrity of the eye is disturbed , resulting in characteristics irreversible loss of visual field due to persistent raised IOP . Glaucoma…
Examination techniques of eyeball
The eyeball is a bilateral and spherical organ , which house the structures responsible for vision . It lies in a bony orbit . Anatomically, the eyeball can be divided…
What is akinesia
The loss of ability to create muscles movement for some disease is called akinesia. Symptom- The most recognizable symptom of akinesia is “freezing.” This can make you feel stiff…
Scope of Sports Vision
Sports vision as the science of helping athletes reach peak levels of performance through the enhancement of visual skills. A growing body of evidence confirms that visual abilities can be…
Retina
The retina is a layer of photoreceptors cells and glial cells within the eye that captures incoming photons and transmits them along neuronal pathways as both electrical and chemical signals…
Don’t Let Digital Devices Harm Your Vision: Expert Advice from an Optometrist
As an optometrist, I often encounter patients who complain about various visual symptoms related to their use of digital devices. This condition is known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), a…