A Guide to SMART Goals for Teachers

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  Learning objectives in lesson planning serve as clear statements that describe what learners will be able to accomplish by the end of a lesson . They are crucial components of effective lesson planning. Teachers can make learning objectives SMART by following these guidelines: 1. Specific : Clearly define what students are expected to learn. Avoid vague language and ensure the objective is precise and focused. 2. Measurable : Include criteria that allow for assessment of whether students have achieved the objective. This could involve quantifiable measures like scores, percentages, or observable behaviors. 3. Achievable : Ensure that the objective is realistic and attainable within the given context of time, resources, and students' capabilities. 4. Relevant : Connect the objective to the broader goals of the curriculum and ensure its importance and relevance to students' learning needs and interests. 5. Time-bound: Specify a timeframe within which the objective shoul

The eye floaters

 

Are you experiencing something that is floating in daylight and when you look at them, they keep on moving and then try to swim around in a particular direction?

Stop here, this could be the sign of having an ocular condition that is resulted due to debris in vitreous humor and gives rise to eye floaters.

What is vitreous humor?

It is a gel like substance that’s found between the lens and retina. It’s mainly composed of water (around 98%) and collagen. Its major role is to maintain the round shape of eye and another important function is to maintain the clarity of vision.

So what’s its relation with eye floaters?

Actually, when the debris (collagen, damaged pieces of retina, calcium etc) is accumulated inside vitreous humor then they appear and become more clear in the light. 

Causes

  • Aging 
  • Injury
  • Anxiety
  • Myopia 
  • Sometimes hypertension 
  • Eye surgery
  • Uveitis
  • Retinal detachment
  • Diabetic retinopathy 

When such eye floaters get risky?

  • Affecting the eyesight 
  • Seeing flashes of light
  • Peripheral vision loss (curtain light defect)

These experiences indicate retinal damage and it seeks medical emergency.

Diagnosis

The ophthalmologist examines the eye using eye drops that dilate the eye hence he can spot them.

Treatment

So far there are no proper medications to control them. But the ophthalmologist has few remedies to manage them.

  • Laser therapy: In it, these floaters are targeted by laser and destroyed.
  • Vitrectomy: Replacement of vitreous humor with a solution through small incision.

What can you do yourself?

  • Ignore them so they may not irritate though they don’t vanish.
  • Keep yourself hydrated 
  • Eat citrus fruits


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  1. Nicely written Great efforts from your side
    Deeply studied

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  2. It's important to note that eye floaters are a natural part of the aging process and cannot always be prevented. However, practicing good eye health habits can help to reduce the risk of developing floaters or minimize their impact on your vision. If you have concerns about eye floaters, so click here...

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