The goal of this contest is to utilize artistic still images to tell a compelling story, which will help to foster interest and awareness of the importance of the eye and vision care to individuals and society.
Details of the contest can be found in the flyer above and entries can be submitted in the link below. Contest entries will be accepted from February 1 – April 1, 2019 and awards will be provided.
The rapid increase in myopia prevalence over the last 50 years has occurred simultaneously during a period of rapid technological advances, resulting in the dominant use of electronic devices for displaying everything from text, pictures, movies, games and more.
Myopia is accelerating rapidly in 21st Century and predictions suggest 50% of the world being myopic by 2050. Know more about how myopia is impacting our lives and ways to prevents its progression in Myopia Issue of Review of Optometry. The snippet of the research project led by PhD Student, Raman Sah focused on “Myopia and Electronic devices” is featured in Myopia Issue of Review of Optometry.
“How are Electronic Devices impacting the focusing behaviour in Children”? The following research by our Graduate Student from Nepal, Raman Sah, was selected among top ten newsworthy articles at AAO 2018, San Antonio, TX.
The presentation can be previewed by the following link:
Have you ever wondered…How do we see? Why do some people need glasses? Why do we have two eyes? What would it be like to be an optometrist? Join the Indiana University School of Optometry at ScienceFest to learn why…and have fun in the process!
Dates/Times:
October 27, 2018
9am-3pm
Swain Hall
727 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7105
Fun Activities to participate in (also see other IU activities):Pete Kollbaum, OD, PhD
Associate Dean for Research
(812) 856-0108
kollbaum@indiana.edu
We are a group of scientists from around the world who participate in both basic and clinical studies designed to improve the visual quality of patients who are experiencing a variety of optical imperfections. Our diverse team has ongoing collaborations with colleagues in Spain, England, China as well as other labs at Indiana University.
CORL has helped design and evaluate many of the contact lenses and contact lens care products on the market today, helping millions of people around the world see.
We are always testing the newest ideas and products that may be available to you as a consumer in the future. To do this, however, we need your help by providing your feedback, such as how well you see, how comfortable you are, etc.
CORL performs cutting-edge translational clinical optics research. The goal of this research is to improve the vision and clinical care of patients by achieving the following aims:
We hope you find this website useful and informative. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.