January 2022

Visit us at Expo 2020 Dubai UAE!

by Smart Optometry|26 January 202227 January 2022|Amblyoplay, Expo Dubai, Eye Tech Industry, Vision

Expo 2020 in Dubai We all have the power to build a better world and shape the future. Discover what makes Expo 2020 Dubai unique and how it is connecting minds and creating the future through sustainability and opportunity. For...

Causes of blindness and vision impairment in 2020 and trends over 30 years

by Smart Optometry|24 January 202224 January 2022|Blindness, Eye Health, Vision

Many countries around the world are seeing an increase in the average age of the population, as well as a shift in disease burden towards noncontagious diseases and disabilities, as a result of rising sociodemographic status and life expectancy. Most of...

An Eye on Gender Equality: A Review of the Evolving Role and Representation of Women in Ophthalmology

by Smart Optometry|11 January 202219 January 2022|Ophthalmology

Nowadays, women account for 25%-30% of all ophthalmologists and 35%-45% of trainees around the world. Despite the progress in recent years, women continue to be underrepresented in crucial areas, such as professional and academic leadership, as well as ophthalmic surgical...