To understand blind spot, it is important to know that the eye consists of several components, including the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve. The retina, located at the back of the eye, plays a pivotal role in converting light into electrical signals that the brain interprets as images. Area with no photoreceptors The blind…
The retina is a vital component of the eye responsible for capturing light and converting it into visual signals that our brain interprets. To maintain optimal vision and promote retinal health, a balanced and nutrient-rich diet is essential. Let us explore the 10 best and worst foods for retina impact on health of your retina….
Drusen are the yellowish or whitish deposits which accumulate in different parts of the body. In eyes these deposits are present underneath the surface of the retina. Their presence indicates that the retinal pigment epithelium cells (RPE) cells are not functioning properly. This is the early signs of macular degeneration. The drusen of macula results…
Throughout the history of mankind, humans have held some weird, out of the box medical claims for the human body especially for the eyes. One of them is acquiring sanpaku eyes. Sanpaku eyes is a Japanese term which means ‘’three whites’’. This means that the white portion of the eye which is sclera is shown…
While reading this blog, just remember and imagine the most beautiful sight that made you smile. This is enough to tell the importance of vision and ability to see the world. The human species can see the world in its 3-D form and can very well distinguish certain colors falling in certain wavelength. The human…
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…
The science of vision- How do our eyes work? Let’s make it as simple yet comprehensive as it can be for every little biologist or anybody who gets fascinated by the fact that these tiny yet paramount organs of vision are working and making us see the nature, our friends, the great architects, observe the…
Myopia vs hyperopia is a number of differences that differentiate both of the refractive errors in a prominent way. Their differences are given below: Definitions and power in myopia vs hyperopia The type of refractive error in which the image forms in front of retina is myopia. The overall power of the eye increases in…
Let’s give a quick overview before understanding the ultrastructure of extraocular muscles. These muscles of the eye help us attain binocular single vision and stereopsis of the image. Both the eyes have them and they work in synchronization with each other. They maintain the visual targets. It is an art to use both eyes at…
Dynamic retinoscopy is a method to check the accommodation effectiveness in the eyes of patient while he is given a near target. The purpose of dynamic retinoscopy is to check the accommodation facility of the patient. It is performed after the patient is done with subjective retinoscopy. When the method of subjective retinoscopy is completed?…
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