Optometry Club

  Introduction We can call our eyes windows to the world as the windows to the soul, as is also said. They help us to see the world around us, see faces, appreciate colors and read and understand in written form. Irrespective of the level of their significance, eye health is often a topic that remains undeservingly ignored until a problem occurs. It is here when the art of optometry comes in handy. Being an optometrist is not simply a profession that involves providing glasses or contact lenses- it is a primary healthcare field focused on ensuring eye diseases or disorders, as well as the prevention and treatment of the vision can be diagnosed and managed. Optometry is also synergized with eye health; hence crucial in promoting and ensuring good vision and quality of life. Understanding Optometry Optometry is a clinical occupation in healthcare, which deals with the processes of examination, diagnosis, and treatment, and management of the eyes and eye related diseases and disorders...

Introduction Hypermetropia or hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is one of the common refractive error of the eye in which distant objects can be observed clearer than the close or near objects. Compared to myopia (nearsightedness) which has received the major chunk of publicity due to its recent increase in world prevalence, hypermetropia is overlooked most of the time particularly in children as sometimes the eyes can adapt to this early in its occurrence. Although hypermetropia manifests itself in a rather silent way, it has a drastic impact on visual output, learning capacity and health status of the eye when not corrected. This paper gives detailed information on the causes, physiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of hypermetropia. What is hypermetropia? In the case of normal eye, seeing a clear image is possible because the light rays entering into the eye are directly focused on the retina. In hypermetropic eye, the rays are focused behind the retina and so the near...

Introduction Myopia or nearsightedness is a sophisticate and multifactorial deformity that influences the physiology of eye as well as the psychological welfare of people. It has in fact, become very common worldwide and particularly among children and the youth. Myopia is projected to be wide-spread with close to 50 percent of the population in the world having the condition by 2050. Although commonly considered an easy refraction mistake, more recent research has demonstrated that physiological and psychological determinants of myopia are closely tied to one another. It is essential to appreciate the two sides of it so that it can be managed and prevented holistically. Physiology Myopia as a Basis The physiological basis of myopia is based on anatomy of the eye and focussing of light in the eye. Under normal circumstances, the lens and the cornea bend light in a way that it can bring focus accurate at the retina at the back of the eye. In short-sighted eyes, this focal point is in fr...

Introduction Nearsightedness, in other words, myopia, is a developing issue of world health impact, particularly in children and teenagers. According to the prediction of the World Health Organization (WHO), two billion people in the world will be myopes by 2050, i.e., almost half of the world population. The rising prevalence needs exactly an exuberant plan to control and stop its advancement. Optometrists are primary eye care professionals who are of central importance in the effort to overcome this challenge. They are not only limited to prescribing the corrective lenses, but they can play a critical role in early detection, education level of patients, preventative measures, and clinical treatments to curb the control of the growth and progression of myopia. Understanding Myopia and Its Effects Myopia is a condition of refractive error in which the objects that are far are seen blurred, and near objects are clear. This is when the eye becomes too long or when the cornea tends to be...

Introduction: Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common vision problem that affects many people around the world. Correcting myopia is important not only for clear vision but also for overall eye health and daily life. Myopic clinical refraction is a process used by eye doctors to determine the right prescription for glasses to help people with nearsightedness see clearly. This guide will explain the details of myopic clinical refraction and how it helps improve vision for those with nearsightedness. Understanding Myopia: Myopia happens when the eye is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in blurry distance vision while close-up vision remains clear. Myopia can be mild or severe, and its occurrence has been increasing globally, especially in urban areas with more screen time and less outdoor activities. Importance of Clinical Refraction: Clinical refraction is a vital tool for diagnosing and managing m...

 Quality assurance in healthcare means making sure that the care given to patients is consistently good, safe, and effective. It involves many activities that check, evaluate, and improve healthcare delivery. There are four main parts of quality assurance in healthcare: Checking clinical care:  This involves looking at medical practices and results to ensure they follow the best guidelines and methods. Patient safety This focuses on identifying and reducing risks in healthcare to prevent mistakes and harm to patients. Measuring quality Using key indicators to assess different aspects of healthcare quality, like patient outcomes, efficiency, and satisfaction. Continuous improvement This is an ongoing process of finding ways to improve healthcare by using data, teamwork, and learning. To implement quality assurance programs, healthcare organizations follow standards and guidelines, train their staff, use technology, and engage patients in their care. Challenges remain, such as l...

Hypertensive retinopathy is a condition that occurs when high blood pressure damages the blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The condition can lead to vision loss and other complications 1 2 3 . The acute effects of systemic arterial hypertension are a result of vasospasm to autoregulate perfusion. The chronic effects of hypertension are caused by arteriosclerosis and predispose patients to visual loss from complications of vascular occlusions or macroaneurysms 1 . Symptoms of hypertensive retinopathy include blurred vision, headaches, and eye discomfort 2 . The condition may be asymptomatic initially but eventually may notice vision problems 2 . The major risk factors for hypertensive retinopathy include high blood pressure, age, and smoking 2 . Diagnosis of hypertensive retinopathy is done during examination of the retina (innermost layer of the eyeball). Visual acuity test, pupil dilation, ophthalmoscopy, slit lamp examination, op...