by Eleanor Yap | Jan 2, 2015 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 24, 2013 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 31, 2013 | Health
SERI’s first study looking at eye diseases affecting Malays found high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes. BY: Eleanor Yap The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has been analysing the eye diseases affecting the various races in Singapore (they are in the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 31, 2013 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 3, 2013 | Caregiving
As a caregiver, there are a few things you can do for the elderly as well as for yourself. BY: Benita Fong Caregiving can be both challenging as well as rewarding. Here are some tips to care for the eyes of your loved one as well as some additional tips...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 10, 2013 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 8, 2012 | Products
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...