-General InformationEyes, Vision Workplace, and Mr. Swaminathan!Dr R. Krishna Kumar, Freelance optometrist & Educationalist, Chennai — 27-01-2021 To understand the importance of eyes and vision at the workplace, read the following short story: This is the story of one Mr Swaminathan, a once happy- go- lucky... October 27, 2025Read more
-General InformationUnderstanding Eyes and Vision – a Peekanto the Magic of Sight!Have you ever stopped to think about your eyes? Not just admire them in selfies, but really wonder how they work? These two tiny orbs tucked inside your skull do something magical every waking moment—they decode the world around you... October 27, 2025Read more
-Binocular Vision ExaminationIf You Wish to Understand What to Expect in An Eye Examination, This Article in Just for You?If you wish to understand what to expect in an eye examination, this article in just for you? Eye examination involves several tests to assess the eyeglass prescription and the eye’s health. An eye examination includes several steps and is... October 27, 2025Read more
-Eye examinationMaking a Low Vision Patient Smile AgainShiney Sebastian (Optometrist and Educator. Ex Senior Faculty, Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai) What is low vision? Low vision is a type of vision loss that cannot be corrected with regular prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, or other medical or... October 27, 2025Read more
-Contact LensesNine Steps in A Contact Lens ExaminationContact lenses are medical devices that sit over the eye. They are a great alternative to spectacles and sometimes the only corrective option for people with certain eye conditions like keratoconus. In such cases, spectacles do not provide an optimum... October 27, 2025Read more
-OcularThe Secret Life of Low Vision Exams – More than Just \”Can You Read That\”If you’ve ever been to an eye clinic, you’re probably familiar with the classic line: “Can you read the bottom row of the chart?” But what if your answer is, “Nope, not even close”? And what if new glasses just... October 27, 2025Read more
-Eye surgeriesCommon Eye Surgeries: Pterygium Surgery, Dcr and Lid Reconstruction SurgeryThe eye is a small organ but has several small parts contributing to its smooth functioning. Any disturbance to these parts may require treatment and sometimes surgery. This article will discuss three of the common eye surgeries performed worldwide. Pterygium... October 27, 2025Read more
-Eye surgeriesHow Serious Is Retinal Detachment Surgery? What Are the Chances of Recovery Postsurgery?The light that enters the eye passes through various transparent tissues and focuses on the photosensitive tissue at the back portion of the eye. This photosensitive specialized tissue is called the retina. Retina has ten different layers, each responsible for... October 27, 2025Read more
-Eye examinationUnderstanding of The Spectacle PrescriptionUnderstanding of the spectacle prescription is it difficult? What is a cylindrical number and why do I have an axis? Can I wear contact lenses for such a number? These are common question at any eye clinic, because not many... October 27, 2025Read more
-Eye surgeriesStrengthen that Weak Cornea, Avoid Vision LossStrengthen that weak cornea, avoid vision loss(Collagen cross-linking procedure, C3-R@) What is the collagen cross-linking procedure? Collagen cross-linking (C3R or CXL) procedure is performed to improve the stiffness of the cornea, which is the transparent layer in front of the... October 27, 2025Read more