Optometry

Definition There are 4 levels of visual functions categorised by World Health Organisation (WHO) which are: Normal visual function Moderate visual impairment        (Low Vision/Visual Impaired Group) Severe visual impairment              (Low Vision/Visual Impaired Group) Blindness                                         (Visual Impaired Group) WHO define people with the best corrected vision 3/60 or less, or a …

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Contact lenses are thin curved plastic sheets which are placed on the cornea. The aim of wearing them is to correct refractive error or therapeutic. Many people also wear them to look beautiful. Until now, optical technology has grown by leaps and bounds. As a result, there are many types …

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Introduction Pathological myopia is a type of farsightedness in which it causes elongation of the eyeball size resulting in high myopic refractive power. This condition can occur at any age but mostly between the age of 30 to 50 years old. Studies showed that people under age 50, pathological myopia …

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Introduction Vision problem in children is often neglected. It happens because they are too young to complain and to understand the real condition of clear or blurred vision. This issue is getting worst when some parents do not take the complaints seriously. Through their daily routine and activities, the vision …

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Eye Care in Office Now days, the use of computers is inevitable when doing work in the office. Eyes are the main senses involved when using the computer. However, many of us do not realize that the prolonged use of the computer may indirectly result in eye strain. At the …

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Introduction Just as your bones need calcium to stay healthy and strong, your eyes also needs specific nutrient to maintain proper retinal function and support overall eye health. Don’t wait until the aging process is begun, because in order to get healthy eye it should be started since pregnancy period. …

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Introduction What will come across in your mind when we talk about colour vision deficiency? Many of us will imagine their life always in black and white. In fact, this kind of perception is definitely wrong. People with colour vision deficiency still can recognize colours but their level of perceptions …

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Introduction Farmer’s eyes are the second most frequently injured body part. However, poor awareness among farmers regarding the importance of using an eye protection during farm work can cause a very serious eye injury that may lead to blindness. Eye injuries or eye diseases can occur among those who are …

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Introduction The use of contact lenses is gaining popularity in the society. The lens does not only function as an alternative to spectacles. In fact, it is also widely used for aesthetic purpose. Colored contact lens is increasingly popular in the society especially among the younger generation. The escalating popularity …

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Introduction Do not take things for granted when our children complain “Mom, I can’t see the writing on the blackboard“. Parents must take appropriate action in the event of a situation like this. Many parents are surprised when told that their children have blurred vision and need to wear glasses. …

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