:root {
  --primary: #074e72;
  --primary-dark: #05344d;
  --secondary: #00a8b5;
  --accent: #ffb84d;
  --text: #1b2936;
  --muted: #697889;
  --light: #f4fbff;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(7, 78, 114, 0.15);
  --radius: 28px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; color: var(--text); overflow-x: hidden; background: #fff; }
a { text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.preloader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--light); transition: .5s ease; }
.preloader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.eye-loader { width: 74px; height: 42px; border: 4px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 80% 20% 80% 20%; transform: rotate(45deg); position: relative; animation: blink 1.4s infinite ease-in-out; }
.eye-loader:after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--secondary); top: 8px; left: 24px; }
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { transform: rotate(45deg) scaleY(1); } 50% { transform: rotate(45deg) scaleY(.55); } }

.custom-navbar { padding: 18px 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08); transition: .3s ease; }
.custom-navbar.scrolled { padding: 10px 0; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.brand-mark { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 14px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); }
.brand-text { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-dark); letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.navbar .nav-link { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; margin: 0 5px; position: relative; }
.navbar .nav-link:after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 8px; right: 8px; bottom: 2px; height: 2px; background: var(--secondary); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: .3s ease; }
.navbar .nav-link:hover:after, .navbar .nav-link.active:after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn-appointment, .btn-primary-custom { border: 0; border-radius: 999px; color: #fff !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); padding: 12px 24px; font-weight: 800; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,168,181,.25); transition: .3s ease; }
.btn-appointment:hover, .btn-primary-custom:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,168,181,.35); }
.btn-outline-custom { border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.22); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--primary); padding: 12px 24px; font-weight: 800; background: #fff; }
.btn-outline-custom:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

.hero-section { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, #c1f0f8 0, transparent 32%), linear-gradient(145deg, #f8fdff 0%, #eefaff 55%, #fff8eb 100%); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-bg-shape { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(3px); opacity: .55; }
.shape-one { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: rgba(0,168,181,.18); right: -120px; top: 90px; }
.shape-two { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: rgba(255,184,77,.25); left: -80px; bottom: 80px; }
.eyebrow, .section-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; width: fit-content; background: rgba(0,168,181,.12); color: var(--primary); padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 64px); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -2px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-text { font-size: 18px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 610px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 32px 0; }
.hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; max-width: 610px; }
.hero-stats div { background: rgba(255,255,255,.72); border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08); border-radius: 22px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7,78,114,.07); }
.hero-stats strong { display: block; color: var(--primary); font-size: 24px; }
.hero-stats span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.doctor-card { position: relative; max-width: 510px; margin-left: auto; }
.doctor-img-wrap { position: relative; padding: 18px; border-radius: 48% 52% 60% 40% / 44% 39% 61% 56%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #dffaff); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.doctor-img { border-radius: 48% 52% 60% 40% / 44% 39% 61% 56%; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-fit: cover; }
.pulse-ring { position: absolute; inset: 2%; border: 2px solid rgba(0,168,181,.28); border-radius: inherit; animation: pulse 2.6s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(.97); opacity: .8; } 100% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0; } }
.doctor-info-card { position: absolute; left: -20px; bottom: 25px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-radius: 24px; padding: 24px; max-width: 340px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.doctor-info-card span { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 800; }
.doctor-info-card h2 { color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: 23px; font-weight: 900; margin: 7px 0; }
.doctor-info-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }

.section-padding { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(31px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -1.4px; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.section-text { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; font-size: 17px; }
.section-heading { max-width: 780px; }
.about-section { background: #fff; }
.qualification-box { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 25px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--light); margin-top: 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08); }
.qualification-box i { width: 58px; height: 58px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 18px; color: #fff; background: var(--primary); font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qualification-box h5 { font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.qualification-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }
.timeline-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.timeline-card { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.07); transition: .3s ease; }
.timeline-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.timeline-card span { color: var(--accent); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 900; }
.timeline-card h4 { font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary); margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.timeline-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.services-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f2fbff, #fff); }
.service-card { height: 100%; padding: 32px 27px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(7,78,114,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08); transition: .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card:before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,168,181,.1), transparent); opacity: 0; transition: .3s ease; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-9px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.service-card:hover:before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card .icon { width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 22px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(0,168,181,.12); color: var(--secondary); font-size: 27px; margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; }
.service-card h4 { font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-dark); position: relative; }
.service-card p { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; position: relative; }

.experience-section { background: #fff; }
.sticky-title { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.experience-list { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.experience-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--light); border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08); transition: .3s ease; }
.experience-item:hover { transform: translateX(8px); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.experience-item i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 22px; margin-top: 2px; }
.experience-item span { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.camp-card { margin-top: 25px; padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); color: #fff; }
.camp-card h4 { font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.camp-card p { margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; opacity: .95; }

.academics-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f5fcff); }
.orcid-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 800; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7,78,114,.08); }
.custom-accordion .accordion-item { border: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7,78,114,.08); }
.custom-accordion .accordion-button { font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-dark); padding: 20px 24px; }
.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.custom-accordion .accordion-body { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; }

.gallery-section { background: #fff; }
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 230px; gap: 18px; }
.gallery-item { border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(7,78,114,.12); position: relative; cursor: zoom-in; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: .45s ease; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-item.large { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.image-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998; display: none; place-items: center; background: rgba(3,24,36,.86); padding: 25px; }
.image-modal.open { display: grid; }
.image-modal img { max-width: min(100%, 980px); max-height: 86vh; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 20px; }
.modal-close { position: absolute; right: 28px; top: 22px; border: 0; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; color: var(--primary); font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; }

.inquiry-section { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e9fbff, #fffaf0); }
.contact-panel, .inquiry-form { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 38px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.contact-panel h2 { font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.contact-panel p { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; }
.contact-line { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin: 22px 0; color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 800; }
.contact-line i { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 15px; color: #fff; background: var(--primary); }
.contact-line a { color: var(--primary-dark); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.mini-note { margin-top: 28px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255,184,77,.18); color: #73521e; font-weight: 700; }
.inquiry-form .form-label { font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.inquiry-form .form-control, .inquiry-form .form-select { border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.14); border-radius: 15px; min-height: 52px; padding: 12px 16px; box-shadow: none; }
.inquiry-form textarea.form-control { min-height: 130px; }
.inquiry-form .form-control:focus, .inquiry-form .form-select:focus { border-color: var(--secondary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 .25rem rgba(0,168,181,.13); }
.form-alert { border-radius: 16px; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: 800; }
.form-alert.success { background: rgba(22,163,74,.12); color: #166534; }
.form-alert.error { background: rgba(220,38,38,.12); color: #991b1b; }

.footer-section { padding: 26px 0; background: var(--primary-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.back-top { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(35px); transition: .75s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.delay-1 { transition-delay: .12s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: .36s; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse { background: #fff; padding: 18px; margin-top: 15px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
  .hero-section .min-vh-100 { min-height: auto !important; padding-top: 130px !important; padding-bottom: 70px; }
  .doctor-card { margin: 10px auto 0; }
  .doctor-info-card { position: relative; left: auto; bottom: auto; margin: -35px 20px 0; }
  .timeline-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sticky-title { position: static; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 210px; }
  .gallery-item.large, .gallery-item.wide { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .section-padding { padding: 70px 0; }
  .hero-content h1 { letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .contact-panel, .inquiry-form { padding: 25px 18px; }
  .qualification-box { flex-direction: column; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 260px; }
  .brand-text { font-size: 17px; }
  .custom-navbar { padding: 12px 0; }
}

/* Premium academic cards */
.publication-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.publication-card,
.presentation-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 78, 114, .08);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.98), rgba(244,251,255,.96));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(7, 78, 114, .07);
  transition: .3s ease;
}

.publication-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 245px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.publication-card:before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  right: -38px;
  top: -38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 181, .12);
}

.publication-card:hover,
.presentation-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(7, 78, 114, .13);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 181, .22);
}

.featured-publication {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  min-height: 210px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 78, 114, .97), rgba(0, 168, 181, .92));
  color: #fff;
}

.featured-publication h4,
.featured-publication p,
.featured-publication .pub-year { color: #fff; }
.featured-publication p { opacity: .9; }
.featured-publication .pub-type { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }
.featured-publication .pub-link { background: #fff; color: var(--primary); }

.publication-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pub-type {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,168,181,.12);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pub-year {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.publication-card h4,
.presentation-card h4 {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.publication-card p,
.presentation-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pub-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pub-link:hover,
.presentation-link:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
}

.presentation-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.presentation-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr 46px;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.presentation-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(0,168,181,.12);
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 22px;
}

.presentation-meta {
  display: block;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.presentation-card h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.presentation-card p { margin-bottom: 0; }

.presentation-link {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(7, 78, 114, .1);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .publication-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-publication { grid-column: auto; }
  .presentation-card {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  }
  .presentation-link {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
}

/* Alternating section backgrounds + refined creative blocks */
.section-alt-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.section-alt-white {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.services-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f2fbff 100%);
}
.experience-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf0 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.inquiry-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e9fbff, #fff7e6);
}

.about-proof-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 170px;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(7, 78, 114, .18);
}
.about-proof-card:before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 184, 77, .22);
  right: -60px;
  top: -70px;
}
.proof-content,
.proof-images {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.proof-content span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 7px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .45px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.proof-content h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.proof-content p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.proof-images {
  height: 154px;
}
.proof-img.gallery-item {
  position: absolute;
  width: 118px;
  height: 132px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  cursor: zoom-in;
}
.proof-img.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.proof-img.gallery-item:first-child {
  right: 34px;
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}
.proof-img.gallery-item.small {
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 94px;
  height: 105px;
  transform: rotate(7deg);
}

.section-mini-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-mini-title i {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,168,181,.12);
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.presentation-showcase,
.academic-mini-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(7,78,114,.08);
}
.academic-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.academic-mini-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.academic-mini-card li + li { margin-top: 8px; }

/* Publication slider */
.publications-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.publications-section:before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  right: -180px;
  top: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,168,181,.08);
}
.slider-actions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pub-slider-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7,78,114,.12);
  transition: .3s ease;
}
.pub-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.publication-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 2px 20px;
}
.publication-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  transition: transform .45s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.publication-track .publication-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 44px) / 3);
  min-height: 292px;
}
.publication-track .featured-publication {
  grid-column: auto;
  min-height: 292px;
}
.publication-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.publication-dots button {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(7,78,114,.2);
  padding: 0;
  transition: .25s ease;
}
.publication-dots button.active {
  width: 28px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-proof-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .proof-images {
    max-width: 180px;
  }
  .academic-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .publication-track .publication-card {
    flex-basis: calc((100% - 22px) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .publication-track {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .publication-track .publication-card {
    flex-basis: 100%;
  }
  .slider-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .about-proof-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .proof-images {
    height: 135px;
  }
  .proof-img.gallery-item {
    width: 104px;
    height: 116px;
  }
  .proof-img.gallery-item.small {
    width: 84px;
    height: 94px;
  }
}


/* Final polish: alternate section colors + subtle eye-care visuals */
.section-padding {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-padding > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 18%, rgba(0,168,181,.08) 0 80px, transparent 82px),
    #ffffff;
}
.services-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #b7e7f6 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.experience-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f2daa9 0%, #dacfb9 100%);
}
.academics-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6fcff 100%);
}
.publications-section,
.section-alt-blue {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 14%, rgba(0,168,181,.09) 0 110px, transparent 112px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #b7e7f6 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.gallery-section,
.section-alt-warm {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, rgba(255,184,77,.16) 0 95px, transparent 98px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f2daa9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.inquiry-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #b7e7f6 0%, #b7e7f6 45%, #fff5df 100%);
}

.eye-care-bg:before,
.eye-care-bg:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.eye-care-bg:before {
  width: 210px;
  height: 116px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.075);
  border-radius: 80% 20% 80% 20%;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  right: clamp(-95px, -5vw, -45px);
  top: 72px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,168,181,.18) 0 18px, rgba(255,255,255,.45) 19px 31px, transparent 32px),
    rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.eye-care-bg:after {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  left: clamp(-68px, -4vw, -42px);
  bottom: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 110, 118, 0.11) 0 2px, transparent 3px) 0 0 / 22px 22px,
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(213, 140, 29, 0.12), transparent 68%);
}
.experience-section.eye-care-bg:before,
.gallery-section.eye-care-bg:before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,184,77,.22) 0 18px, rgba(255,255,255,.52) 19px 31px, transparent 32px),
    rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,184,77,.18);
}

.eye-care-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.eye-care-mini-grid div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(7,78,114,.06);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.eye-care-mini-grid i {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.eye-care-mini-grid strong {
  font-weight: 900;
}

.vision-care-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,78,114,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(7,78,114,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.vision-care-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,168,181,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.88));
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.vision-care-item i {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex: 0 0 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,168,181,.18);
}

.service-card:after,
.timeline-card:after,
.publication-card:after,
.presentation-card:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 80% 20% 80% 20%;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,168,181,.12);
  opacity: .55;
}
.service-card:after,
.timeline-card:after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,168,181,.18) 0 5px, transparent 6px);
}
.timeline-card,
.publication-card,
.presentation-card {
  position: relative;
}

.section-badge i,
.eyebrow i {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.section-title em {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-style: normal;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .vision-care-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .eye-care-bg:before {
    width: 145px;
    height: 78px;
    opacity: .55;
  }
  .eye-care-mini-grid,
  .vision-care-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vision-care-strip {
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
}