The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our daily lives and disrupted many industries. So when the news of a vaccine came in, the world took notice. For every country, the final aim has been to stop transmission, prevent the spread of the virus and save lives — along with economic recovery. India started the world’s largest vaccination drive — its national vaccination…
If you have ever heard an eye doctor say they will perform the dry eye test or the tear test on you, or someone else — they were basically performing the Schirmer’s test. If the word sounds complex, we will decode the test for you! Read on to know about it in detail. What Is the Schirmer’s Test? Your eyes…
You are able to see the world when multiple organs in your body function together. Your brain recognises visuals when the lens of your eye focuses on light. The retina, a thin light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye, receives the light and converts it into neural signals. A healthy, intact retina is essential for clear vision. …
In any industry, change is inevitable. In fact, it is the only constant. This goes for vision science and eye care as well. Ophthalmologists will see shifts in the way they practice, provide care to patients, and do business. And they will have to adapt to the medical, scientific and economic changes that arrive. The need for ophthalmologists and optometrists…
The way your eyes bend (refract) light affects the way you see the world. If you’re someone who wears spectacles or contact lenses because far off or closeby objects appear blurry, your eyes have experienced a refractive error. When your eye can’t focus well and a sharp image is not received from its retina, it leads to a refractive error…