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Explore common eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Understand their symptoms and find out why regular eye exams and proactive care can help you maintaining your eye health and preventing complications from disease.

“Doctors and nurses from Singapore National Eye Centre recently travelled to Laos, where they screened more than 500 patients and performed 150 free cataract surgeries. This mission not only restored vision to underserved patients but also addressed long-term eye care needs in Laos through training and collaboration as a WHO Collaborating Centre.

If foggy glasses or contact lenses are a hassle, explore vision correction options available. Popular procedures include LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRK, and ICL, each with specific eligibility requirements and benefits. Consulting an ophthalmologist can guide you toward the best solution for clear vision.

As myopia rates soar, especially across Asia-Pacific, the 4th APMMS event spotlighted advanced solutions like CooperVision’s MiSight® 1 day lenses and multi-stakeholder collaborations. Experts and attendees emphasized the need for early intervention, reshaping myopia management to prioritise disease prevention.

Dry eye disease (DED) has become a significant public health issue, affecting millions worldwide. Despite its widespread prevalence, this condition often remains unnoticed and untreated, causing considerable discomfort and potential complications for those who suffer from it. Weitarsa Hendarto, director of PT Combiphar, brings attention to the growing epidemic of said disease and emphasises the need for greater awareness and proactive management. 

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is becoming an alarming public health issue. Global prevalence of myopia is projected to increase from 33.9% in 2020 to 49.8% in 2050 if no effective measures are implemented to manage its onset and progression. Particularly in Asia, the situation is much more severe, with myopia rates ranging from 10-30% among adults and an astounding 80-90% among young adults in East and Southeast Asia.

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A seven-day eye care mission led by key figures in the Bangsamoro government has brought hope and transformation to marginalised communities in Central Mindanao. This project was spearheaded by Regional Parliament Member Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr. and Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim. The lives of thirty-six ophthalmic patients, including those with squint-eye conditions, were offered services. As the mission concluded, its success underscores the importance of accessible healthcare services and collaborative initiatives in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

CooperVision’s FDA-approved MiSight 1-day lenses have emerged as a solution to the issue of compliance with good efficacy for children. “In our 7-year trial for MiSight, we saw really impressive levels of compliance for MiSight. Because these are contact lenses, once they are put in, they stay in place, and there is less removal and replacement compared to spectacles. We’ve seen that it is common to wear 10+ hours a day and sometimes even up to 16 hours of wear during the trials,” said Shila Gupta, General Manager for Myopia Management at CooperVision.