Eye Supervision Academy

In our fast-paced lives, prioritizing our well-being often takes a backseat. However, when it comes to our eyes, a holistic approach to health can play a crucial role in maintaining optimal vision and preventing potential issues. Let's explore the intricate link between overall health and the well-being of our eyes. 1. The Role of Nutrition: A balanced diet isn't just beneficial for your body; it's a cornerstone for good eye health. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and zinc contribute to preventing age-related vision problems. 2. Exercise for Eye Health: Believe it or not, regular physical activity benefits your eyes too. Exercise improves blood circulation, including to the eyes, reducing the risk of conditions like glaucoma. 3. Adequate Sleep and Eye Care: Quality sleep is a rejuvenating balm for your eyes. Lack of sleep can lead to eye strain and discomfort. Ensure you get the recommended hours of rest each night for refreshed and revital...

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...

Innovations in Optometry Introduction: In the fast-paced world of healthcare, advancements in technology have revolutionized various fields, and optometry is no exception. As our understanding of the eye and its complexities continues to evolve, innovative technologies and techniques have emerged, empowering optometrists to provide enhanced care and improve patient outcomes. In this blog, we will delve into some of the remarkable innovations in optometry that are transforming the way we approach eye care. 1. Digital Retinal Imaging: One of the most significant developments in optometry is the advent of digital retinal imaging. This non-invasive procedure allows optometrists to capture high-resolution images of the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. Digital retinal imaging aids in early detection and monitoring of various eye conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. By providing a detailed view of the inner structures of the eye, optometrists ca...

Bad contact lens habit to leave behind Introduction: Contact lenses are a convenient and popular alternative to traditional eyeglasses, providing vision correction without the hassle of frames. However, improper use and care of contact lenses can lead to a range of eye problems, including infections and corneal damage. It's essential to educate ourselves about the potential risks and adopt good habits to maintain healthy eyes while wearing contact lenses. In this blog post, we will discuss some common bad contact lens habits that need to be left behind for the sake of our eye health. 1. Sleeping with Contact Lenses On: One of the most prevalent bad habits is sleeping with contact lenses on. While some lenses are designed for extended wear, the majority are not. When we sleep with lenses, we deprive our eyes of oxygen, which can lead to corneal swelling and increase the risk of infections. It is crucial to follow the recommended wearing schedule provided by your eye care professiona...

  An optometrist can see changes in the back of the eye in the macular region where  basically the cells are separating or there's different fluid that deposit in that area and causes changes in your business that can cause warped vision or wavy vision. It can also cause you some small spots of vision loss that you might not necessarily notice. These are the small things that a lot of people don't know because they are fearful. Some people enjoy watching TV alot and some people are more into reading books. In this case an optometrist is going to be catered more towards that. And so those looking at specific activities that they want to continue doing is the way  than an optometrist will progress into helping them with their vision needs. And the most important thing is just letting people know that if they are diagnosed with an eye condition or an eye disease, that life isn't over, that we can keep them seeing and still doing the things that they want to.  There are ...

If you need glasses but choose not to wear them, some people assume that such a decision will make your vision worse, but that's not the case! Corrective glasses help to compensate mismatches in corneal shape, thus helping people to see clearly and reduce the strain on their eyes.  Not wearing glasses doesn't make your vision worse, but it does force your eyes to work harder!  Having "poor eyesight" isn't a clear diagnosis of a single condition, as there are dozens of situations and scenarios that can lead to impaired vision.  Growing up, blurred or unclear vision may be evidence that you are nearsighted (myopia) or farsighted (hyperopia), have an astigmatism, or perhaps a lazy eye.  Myopia and hyperopia are most common forms of vision problems, but astigmatism is also quite a common problem.  These vision impairments are caused by the shape and size of the cornea in relation to the eyeball. The cornea is where the light and image are focused allowing us to see,...

Light rays enter the eye through the clear cornea, pupil and lens. These light rays are focused directly onto the retina. The light sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, the retina converts light rays into impulses sent through the optic nerve  to the brain where they're recognized as images 70% of the eyes focusing power comes from the cornea and 30% from the lens when we can't see clearly it's often caused by a refractive error.  There are four types of refractive error 1. Myopia or nearsightedness This is where the distance between the cornea and the retina is too long so that light rays focus in front of the retina instead of on it with myopia close objects will look clear but distant objects will appear blurred. 2. Hyperopia or farsightedness   This is where the distance between the cornea and the retina is too short. Here light rays are focused behind the retina instead of on it. Distant objects will look clear but close pbjects will appear blurred. 3. Astigm...

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...

When the brain fails to interpret and processing of visual information is known as  Visual Perception Dysfunction .  Visual Perception Visual perception dysfunction is not tested using an eye chart. The ability to read the 20/20 row does not mean a person is free of visual perception deficits.  Visual perceptual deficits can affect day to day activities  as well as academic performance including sports and also  in areas such as reading and math. Commonly individuals with visual perceptual deficits are encouraged to “work harder” or to “try harder”. Disorders of Visual Perception Treatments: Unfortunately, individuals do not outgrow visual perceptual dysfunction and cannot overcome them by simply working harder.  Visual perception, or visual processing dysfunction, refers to deficits in the ability to make sense of information that is taken in through the eyes. Visual perceptual skills involve the ability to  interpret and organize  the informatio...

Orbital Cysts Orbital cysts  is presented as a painless swelling in the lateral angle of an orbit which gradually increases in size. Usually there is no pain over the swelling. On examination the swelling can be globular in shape, fluctulant and non-transilluminate. Factors which shows signs of orbital cysts: The overlying skin stays free.  The cysts indents on pressure. There is bony indendation at the margin of the orbit around the swelling. Diagnosis and other possibilities: It may be: Sebaceous cyst Meningocele Lipoma  Fibroma Neurofibroma Dermoid cyst occur at the lines of embryonic fusion, whereas sebaceous cyst may occur at any site. Dermoid cyst lies in subcutaneous tissue and is free from the skin.  Dermoid Cysts The sebaceous cyst lies deep to the epidermis and the skin is usually fixed  to the cyst and there is usually punctum over the skin. Now if you are suffering from Meningocele your symptoms will be: Presence of cough impulse Bony gap is palpab...

What is AMD? Age Related macular degeneration also known as AMD is the most common form of blindness in the world. It is characterized by a blurred and darkened central vision. So what symptoms you should be looking for? and when is the time to seek medical help?  To clear our concept, lets begin with the anatomy of the eye: So, the most relevant structures are the retina, the retinal blood vessels and the choroid. The retina lines the back of the eye and has many layers. It is mainly responsible for receiving and converting light into a chemical signal. The choroid contains blood vessels to provide nourishment and oxygen to the retina. The exact root cause of the AMD is still largely unknown and is currently a large area in opthalmology research.  What we know is that this disease starts with lipid and protein accumulation that leads to the formation of solid deposits under the retina. These are known as druzen. When the disease progresses to a more severe form something caus...

Life can be complicated, even more when one has an eye disfigured from injury, birth defect and trauma affecting their appearance. Fortunately, Prosthetic contact lenses can mask these flaws and improve the appearance of an eye. Prosthetic lenses not only provide a natural look. But they can block excess light from reaching the back of the eye to reduce glare and increase comfort.  Prosthetic contacts can be pre-made with a trial set or by ordering custom-painted contact lenses. They function like any gas permeable contact lens for greater durability, in some cases better vision, and a longer life span. For more information about prosthetic contact lenses, schedule a consultation with an optometrist/opthalmologist today. When do you need prosthetic contact lenses? Here are some conditions when you will need prosthetic contact lens.  If your eye disfigures and you feel nervous to confront people, then this is for you. You can take the support of prosthetic contact lenses. This ...

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...

Coloboma is a problem which occurs in the back of the eye. It is a lack of the fusion of the elements of the optic nerve, the retina or anteriorly into the iris and the lens. It can be in the front of the eye which means we can get a coloboma in the iris from the lack of fusion.  A typical iris coloboma is in the inpharaoh nestled quadrant. The abnormally developed sphincter extends to the base of the iris and hence results in an ectopic pupil. A collabo mattes lens is due to defective or absent segments of zhonya's resulting in a notch in the lens. It is a misnomer in that there is no actual lenticular substance missing intact, so news are often seen in this area. It may occur along with the ciliary body coloboma. Cataract often develops at a younger age in coloba matis lenses. The extent of the ocular structures affected by the coloboma should be determined preoperatively. The degree of posterior segment involvement should be confirmed by B scan preoperative IOL power assessment ...

Traumatic Brain Injury When an external force damages the head resulting in temporary or permanent brain dysfunction it is known as a traumatic brain injury or TBI.  Types of Traumatic Brain Injury As a direct result of the external force TBIS can cause extra axial and intraaxial injuries. Extra axial injuries are within the skull but don't involve the brain parenchyma. The most high-yield ones are epidural and subdural hematomas as well as a subarachnoid haemorrhage. Intraaxial injuries on the other hand do not involve brain parenchyma and the most high yield ones are diffuse axonal injuries. Now sometimes trauma initiates  a series of molecular events along with a primary brain injury which can persist for hours or even days these are referred to as secondary brain injury and eventually can result in increased intracranial pressure which in turn has numerous consequences and the most important is brain herniation. Now lets take a look at  these different types of trauma...

Please consult your local optometrist/optician for a proper contact lens fitting before inserting any lens in your kids eyes. Things to keep in mind before you start: In your lens trial, should include a contact lens case. A pair of contact lens that was recommended to you by an ECP. It is very important to have a pair of back up glasses when you are not wearing contacts. Steps to follow: Always start off with clean hands. Try to use non fragnance soap 10 second each side. Do not mix up lens, your lens case are labeled LEFT and RIGHT to prevent any infections. Prevent from mixing up lens. Try to keep it a routine of always inserting/removing your RIGHT lens first and then the LEFT.  If you have different prescription on each eyes, you can label your lens to prevent any confusion. First lets fill contact case with some solutions 3/4 th of the way, just enough to cover the lens. NEVER touch the tip of bottle to anything, this can prevent any contamination, ALWAYS close lids when done...

Visual release hallucinations also known as Charles bonnet syndrome CBS is the experience of complex visual hallucinations in a person with partial or severe blindness first described by Charles Bonnet in 1760. It was first introduced into english-speaking psychiatry in 1982 mentally healthy people with significant vision loss may have vivint complex recurrent visual hallucinations. Fitz's visual percepts one characteristic of these hallucinations is that they usually are lilliputian hallucinations in which the characters or objects are smaller than normal. The most common hallucination is the faces are cartoons sufferers understand that the hallucinations are not real and the hallucinations are only visual that is they do not occur in any other senses . For example hearing smell or taste among older adults greater than 65 years with significant vision loss. The prevalence of Charles bonnet syndrome has been reported to be between 10% and 40%. A recent Australian study has found th...

Macular degeneration or age related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in people who are 60 and older. Pic credit: Vision Centre It is a disease that destroys your sharp central vision. You need central vision to see objects clearly and to do tasks such as reading and driving. It affects the macula the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. It does not hurt but it causes cells in the macula to die. There are two types: Wet and Dry Pic credit: Clay eye physicians 1. Wet AMD happens when abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula these new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid. Wet AMD damages the macula quickly blurred vision is a common early symptom. 2. Dry AMD happens when the light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down. You'll gradually lose your central vision. A common early symptom is that straight lines appear crooked. Regular comprehensive eye exams can detect macular degeneration before the disease causes vision loss. Trea...