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My research activities are related to goal 3.4 of the 17 SDGs. Ryusei Takigawa
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Assistant Professor Department of Orthoptics Faculty of Medical Technology, Teikyo University

Professor Ryusei Takigawa​

What kind of teacher?

After graduating from Department of Orthoptics, Faculty of Medical Technology, Teikyo University in 2015, he will proceed to the graduate school of the same Graduate School and complete his doctoral course in 2023. From 2015 to 2023, he will serve as Teaching Associate in Department of Orthoptics, becoming Assistant Professor in 2024. He is particularly active in working to improve aniseikonia.

WHAT ARE 17GOALS OF SDGs?

"Optometry" improves QOL. When it comes to optometry, or the ability to see, not only the eyes but also the brain's ability to process information are extremely important factors. In modern society, there is a growing need for orthoptist due to the increase in strabismus and eye strain caused by looking at monitors and the latest equipment, as well as the increase in eye diseases among the elderly. Optometry is directly linked to QOL. The significance of the existence of orthoptist who strive to improve optometry will likely become even more important in the future.

01. What is the human ability to see?

Visual acuity is a general term for the functions of the eyeball and the brain's ability to process information. Visual acuity is one of the most representative functions of visual acuity, but it also includes a variety of other abilities such as sensing light, distinguishing colors, and forming an image of what is seen.

02. The eyes and brain work in close cooperation

Even if the function of the eyes is normal, problems with the brain can result in differences in perception. For example, visual information sent from the left and right eyes is recognized as a single visual image in the occipital lobe of the brain, but if there is some kind of disorder in the pathway from the eyes to the brain, the ability to see with both eyes will be impaired.

03. As orthoptist advance in orthoptic treatment, their presence is gaining attention

In modern times, various treatments for vision problems have been developed, and testing can lead to appropriate treatment. orthoptist are nationally certified specialists who correct amblyopia and strabismus and test visual function. They work in collaboration with doctors and are responsible for testing and training.

04. Tackling aniseikonia, which directly impacts quality of life

Professor Takigawa studies "aniseikonia," which refers to a condition in which there is a difference in the size of the image seen by both eyes due to differences in the prescription of the left and right eyes or retinal disease. In modern society, the advent of advanced technology can lead to everyday stress such as eye strain and headaches, so it is essential to have orthoptist examine and understand the situation.

05. Contributing to improving quality of life in an SDGs society

orthoptist can conduct visual examinations and propose improvement processes bring great hope to patients with concerns about their vision. Even in a society achieving the SDGs, the ability to see is one of the foundations of everyone's health, so orthoptist can contribute to improving the quality of life of people all over the world.

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