Is optometry a good career in India? The future of optometrist in India has never been brighter. Recent reforms under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021, have created a clear, standardized path for optometry. For students, this means a modernized curriculum, official recognition, and a wealth of career choices. In … Read more
The tear film is a complex mixture of substances that are produced by various sources on the surface of the eye, such as the lacrimal gland, accessory lacrimal glands, meibomian glands, and goblet cells. This film covers the surface of the eye, which includes the corneal and conjunctival epithelia, serving as a barrier between these … Read more
Optical properties: The optical properties of ophthalmic lenses encompass their unique characteristics that enable them to accurately refract and focus light, resulting in clear and precise vision. Mechanical properties: The mechanical properties of ophthalmic lenses encompass their physical attributes, including durability, flexibility, and resistance to impact or breakage, ensuring they can withstand everyday use and … Read more
Aberration refers to the inability of a lens to create a perfect image of an object, resulting in imperfections in the formation of images within an optical system. Kamal ThakurLecturer (Nethradhama School of Optometry) Moptom optominsight.com
When a patient needs separate vision correction for both distance and near vision, they can opt for lenses that integrate these corrections into two distinct areas on each lens. Each area possesses its own focal properties tailored for specific distances. Bifocals, as their name implies, consist of two distinct lenses with different focal points, accommodating … Read more