Eye
There’s a New Cure for Retinal Disorder
Raffles Hospital consultant ophthalmologist Lee Jong Jian was the retina eye surgeon who pioneered the use of a minimally invasive technique to correct retinal problems in Asia. The procedure is called a vitrectomy, and the surgical equipment used is called the 23 gauge system. Treating problems with this method will result in less pain and faster recovery for the patient, says Dr Lee, who has successfully performed more than a hundred cases in the past one year.
Myopia In One Eye
Question: My 10-year-old daughter has myopia only in one eye. She tried using spectacles with single vision lenses but complained that it gave her a…
He’ll Soon Be Able to Read Again
Mr Siew Teck Kang, 76, had three conditions that impaired his vision. He tells Elaine Young about how surgery has helped, and that he shouldn’t…
From Near-Perfect Vision… She Became Almost Blind
The New Paper, News, 8 March 2010, By SHREE ANN MATHAVAN Many cataract sufferers who delay treatment are over 60 Madame Hoe Ah See, 77,…
Colour blindness
Question: My brother is colour blind while me (I am a female) and my sisters all have normal vision. Based on this, it appears that…