Computer Vision Syndrome 14 July 2022 Computer Vision Syndrome, or digital eye strain, is caused by prolonged use of electronics. Symptoms include blurry vision and tired eyes.
Fast Facts About Astigmatism 29 April 2022 Introduction Astigmatism is one of the four most common refractive error (errors resulting from inability of the eye to clearly focus
Myopia: A Major Public Health Concern in Asia 4 April 2022 Globally, myopia is the leading cause of distance refractive error, affecting 1.45 billion or 27% of the world’s population in
6 Different Types of Conjunctivitis and How To Treat Them 28 March 2022 Conjunctivitis, or more commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the transparent membrane lining the eyelids and the
LASIK vs Implantable Contact Lenses: Which Is Better? 11 January 2022 Common refractive errors today include myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, of which myopia is most prevalent in Asians. Myopia or near-sightedness
Vyzulta’s “Space Race”: A New Drug for the Reduction of Intraocular Pressure 4 November 2021 Glaucoma is a prominent cause of irreversible blindness, with a global prevalence of 3.45% among individuals between 40-80 years of
Legal Blindness: Leading Causes in Asia 10 August 2021 Many have the fear of going “blind” because acquired blindness is a significant disability that can reduce one’s quality of
Blue and Green Light: How Do They Affect Us? 19 July 2021 The proliferation of smart devices has led to an increase in exposure of digital screen time, with blue light having
Diabetic Macular Oedema 9 July 2021 Diabetic macular oedema is a complication of the macula that occurs gradually and affects patients with both type 1 and
Cataracts: When Should You Remove Them? 17 June 2021 Among the most common causes of blindness in Asia is cataract development, other than glaucoma. Often, around the age of