Ocular Surface Disease OSD is a group of disorders that affect the surface of the eyes including cornea, conjunctiva, tear film, eyelids and eyelashes. They result in a number of symptoms depending upon the affected part and environmental factors. The overall symptoms include: Dryness or a gritty sensation in the eyes, redness, blurring of vision,…
Why we need contacts for dry eyes? Dry eye syndrome, or simply dry eyes, is a common ocular condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In simple words, it is like the sensation of sandpaper in the eyes, making it difficult to see clearly and causing discomfort throughout the day. While there are various treatments…
Slit lamp biomicroscope is an instrument designed to observe the eye from cornea to the anterior part of the vitreous and so is the portable slit lamp. They provide magnified view of the parts of the eye illuminated by intense beam of light. One can adjust the intensity and angle of the beam of light….
Use of chat gpt, AI in the field of optometry Since its launch, chat gpt has become a topic of discussion globally. Here we will discuss about use of chat gpt, AI in the field of optometry. What is chat gpt? Chatbot GPT is an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI. GPT stands for…
What are dry eyes? Before addressing dry eyes effect on our daily life, lets go through the tear film layers. The tear film of eyes is composed of three layers: mucous layer, aqueous layer and the outermost is lipid layer. The lipid layer protects the aqueous layer of the tear to get evaporated from the…
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