Macular pigment a useful predictor of AMD

Macular pigment a useful predictor of AMD

An increased dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin could help with macular pigment levels in healthy and diseased retinae.   The first local study on macular pigment by Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) of 95 Singaporean Chinese subjects announced last year found...
Seeing a whirlpool

Seeing a whirlpool

A 16-year-old has written a book on age-related macular degeneration so children and adults can better understand the condition. BY: Anushkaa Pangam Most children would want to write about something not as complex as age-related macular degeneration or AMD for their...
Diabetes & your eyes

Diabetes & your eyes

Diabetic retinopathy is a preventable cause of blindness and is reversible in the early stages. Therefore, regular eye checkups are important. BY: Esther Low While diabetes is a relatively well-known disease, few however have heard of diabetic retinopathy. As having...
Protect your eyes from glare

Protect your eyes from glare

There are many types of glare that you may come across including glare in the sun, at night and in front of screens of devices. Find out what you can do to minimise the glare.   BY: Dr Lee Sao Bing   Glare is the difficulty seeing in the presence of bright...

Reading in comfort

New 3M LED lamp has a proprietary polarising light filter that reduces glare and harmful UV rays.     3M has launched a new polarizing LED lamp. Featuring a sleeker and more compact design, the new LED2000 sports a curved lamp body with arms that that are...