5 Eye Health Tips To Maintain Good Eyesight

  Of the five senses, sight is perhaps the one we’re most reliant on. Our eyes enable us to execute simple tasks that may become significantly more challenging without vision. As we get older, however, the body tends to decline and our eyes are no exception. Fortunately, while the risk for certain eye diseases may […]

Glaucoma: What You Should Know About This Condition

Glaucoma is a progressive eye disorder characterised by damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision impairment or eventual blindness. It primarily affects individuals over 60 and is often asymptomatic in its early stages. Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve, crucial for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain, becomes damaged due to […]

Dry Eye Syndrome: What Can You Do About Your Condition?

Your eyes require moisture to stay healthy and comfortable. When you blink, you are actually squeezing your eye glands to produce nourishing tears to lubricate your eyes. However, if these tears are inadequate or unstable for various reasons, you may start experiencing discomfort in the eyes, otherwise known as dry eyes. If it worsens, it […]

DCR Surgery: Treatment for Blocked Tear Ducts

We often associate our eyes with sight and vision, allowing us to perceive the world around us. But did you know that these peepers consist of many different complex components as well that enable them to function optimally and healthily? This includes our tear ducts, playing a crucial role in the draining of tears to […]

Childhood Myopia: How To Manage The Condition

For most Singaporean children, spectacles are not just a fashion accessory. They are necessary to correct poor vision due to myopia. In fact, the prevalence of childhood myopia in Singapore is one of the highest globally, with around 65% of our children being myopic by Primary 6. This figure is staggering and highlights the importance […]

Blurry Vision: What Are The Causes And What Can You Do About It?

Blurry vision can affect people of all ages, causing them to view objects as unclear and indistinct. The condition may affect one eye or both, depending on what causes it. Occasionally, those with blurred vision will view everything as blurry. Other times, only a part of their field of vision is affected. Nevertheless, many often […]