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Eye Movement Dysfunction

The rotational movements of intorsion and extorsion are necessary to keep a viewed object stable and positioned on the appropriate part of the retina as the head is tilted from side to side. To illustrate imagine standing upright and looking at an arrow that is pointing superiorly. Now tilt your head 45 degrees to the right, does the arrow move with your head? Now point at a 45 degree angle, hopefully not. Because of intorsion and extortion the arrow should still appear to be pointing superiorly. In this case the right eye has been intowarded and the left eye has been equivalently extorted so that the image falls on the same part of the retina as before the head tilt. Obviously our eye has a limited range of intorsion and extorsion. They cannot spin completely around within the orbit. And if we were to stand on our head the arrow would appear to change direction and appear to point inferiorly. Now, lets look at the movements produced by each of the extra oculum muscles. Medial and...

Vision Therapy Exercise for Home

In this blog I am going to share vision therapy exercises which anyone can do easily at home. So let's get started.. Before performing this exercises you should have a comprehensive binocular vision exam to find any vision issues that you might have. It is also recommended to perform these exercises with a licensed optometrist about licensed therapists. Exercising your eyes is a lot like exercising your other muscles. Our eyes and our brain can be trained to get stronger performing eye exercises over a period of time. Focusing exercise which will train our eyes focusing ability to help us focus more efficiently for longer periods of time while reading a book or working on the computer. Equipments needed for the exercise: Any of the three objects will work: Detailed sticker on a stick. Pencil with small writing on it. Reading material with small print. Eye patch. Distance glasses (If glasses are normally worn). Steps for Set Up: Wear an eye patch over one eye or close one eye...

Unleashing Entrepreneurial Potential: Startup Opportunities for Optometrists in the Evolving World of Eye Care

Startup Opportunities for Optometrists Introduction: Optometry, a field focused on eye care and vision health, is ripe with entrepreneurial opportunities. Beyond traditional clinical practice, optometrists can harness their expertise and innovative mindset to create startups that bring about revolutionary changes in the industry. In this blog, we will delve into the exciting realm of startup opportunities for optometrists and explore how they can pave the way for transformative advancements in eye care. 1. Mobile Eye Care Clinics: By establishing mobile eye care clinics, optometrists can reach underserved communities and remote areas with limited access to eye care services. Equipped with portable examination tools and vision screening equipment, these clinics can provide comprehensive eye exams, prescribe corrective eyewear, and detect common eye conditions. Such startups bring eye care directly to communities in need, promoting visual health and reducing barriers to access. 2. O...

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