How often should I bring my child for an eye check?
Regular eye checks are essential to detect myopia in children and to ensure that their eyes are developing well.
Health Promotion Board Eye Health Check for Kids
The pre-school eye screening is conducted from 5 years to 7 years old and the Health Promotion Board visits schools yearly to do this. In Singapore, children below 7 years old must have their eyes tested by an Optometrist.
Why do my contact lenses feel uncomfortable?
Contact lenses should be comfortable to wear, even when you first put them on. However there may be times you feel slight discomfort and although they may not necessarily ring alarm bells, it is important to know the symptoms that put your vision at risk.
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What is the difference between Hyperopia and Presbyopia?
Even though, the symptoms for this 2 conditions are very similar where near vision is affected, one key difference between these 2 conditions, is that...
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye condition that's linked to a build-up of pressure inside your eye and damaging the optic nerve. In the event that our optic nerves are damaged, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years.
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Hydrogel lenses Vs Silicone Hydrogel lenses
Hydrogel lenses Vs Silicone Hydrogel lenses Both hydrogel and silicone hydrogel lenses are known as "soft contact lenses", made from a mouldable plastic material. The...