Optometric education in India: addressing the needs of three billion eyes.

Optometry, a nearly century-old profession in India, plays an important role in determining the eye health status in the country. Professional regulation is in sight for optometry through the establishment of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act (NCAHP), 2021. The review offers critical insights on the present status of Indian optometric education - its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats - and identifies several areas of improvement for continued growth.

Effect of Full-Face and Half-Face Helmet on Functional Vision and Visual Reaction Time.

Background: Motorcycle helmets are one of the most important protective gears in the automotive industry. However, some riders think they hinder their vision, which leads to helmet non-compliance. Hence, thorough research is required to evaluate the same.

Visual Examination Standard for Forklift and Crane Operators: A Report for 66 Operators of a Factory in Mumbai.

Context: Forklift and crane industry in India is progressing at a rapid pace and the visual integrity of the operators is crucial for occupational safety. Hence, we performed a vision screening at a factory based in Mumbai.

Aims: To evaluate the current visual status of forklift and crane operators working at a factory in Mumbai.

Contrast-Sensitivity Function and Photo Stress-Recovery Time in Prediabetes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess contrast sensitivity and macular function test in prediabetes.

Methods: Participants aged 25-45 years with or without diabetes were enrolled and classified as normal, prediabetic, and diabetic based on their HbA values. They underwent a comprehensive eye examination, and those with diabetic retinopathy, cataract, glaucoma, and high myopia were excluded.

COVID-19 guidelines for optometry and optical services post-lockdown.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption in everyone's lives globally. Optometrists, being primary health care professionals are at a higher risk of infection in their practices during these testing times. Optometrists and optical store owners need practically implementable guidelines as lockdown gets lifted in various parts of our country.

A novel strategy for management of uncorrected refractive errors in urban slums.

Background: Blindness and Vision impairment remains a major public health issue not only in rural but also in urban areas. Concept of using peripheral health centers to render primary health care services to the community was a WHO proposed model. However, establishing them in urban slums is a challenge as most of the slums are illegal establishments.