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The New 5-Year NCAHP Optometry Curriculum in India: A Step Forward or a Challenge?

The New 5-Year NCAHP Optometry Curriculum in India: A Step Forward or a Challenge?

Optometry education in India is at a major turning point. Under the NCAHP Act, 2021, a standardized five-year Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) program has been introduced.

The Role of Optometrists in Detecting Systemic Health Conditions

The role of optometrists extends far beyond prescribing glasses and contact lenses. The eyes serve as a window into overall health, allowing optometrists to detect signs of systemic diseases during routine eye examinations

Leveraging Patient Feedback to Improve Optometric Services

Patient feedback is a powerful tool that can drive meaningful improvements in optometric practices

Cultural Competency in Optometric Practice: Serving Diverse Patient Populations in India

This blog explores the importance of cultural competency in optometry, focusing on language barriers, religious beliefs, gender considerations and socioeconomic disparities

Mastering the Art of Case Presentation at Conferences: A Guide for Optometrists

Mastering the Art of Case Presentation at Conferences: A Guide for Optometrists

Presenting a case at a conference or scientific session is a great opportunity for optometrists to showcase their clinical expertise, share unique patient cases, and contribute to the broader field of eye care.

Spotting and Managing Binocular Vision Disorders in Everyday Practice

Spotting and Managing Binocular Vision Disorders in Everyday Practice

Binocular vision disorders occur when the eyes fail to work together effectively, leading to problems with depth perception, eye alignment, or focusing. This blog post focuses on how to detect and properly manage them.

The Science and Art of Spectacle Lens Recommendations

The Science and Art of Spectacle Lens Recommendations

Recommending spectacle lenses is both a precise science and a creative art. It requires a deep understanding of optical principles combined with the ability to interpret the diverse needs and lifestyles of patients.