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Are you at risk of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a progressive disease that affects the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve is part of the central nervous system (CNS) and is the ‘cable’ that connects the eye to the brain. Once it is damaged, it
Double Eyelid Surgery
Double eyelids are visible eyelid creases. Some people were born without eyelid creases, that’s called single lid or monolid. Most Asians are born with single eyelids, which is commonly due to absence of fibrous ligament connecting the tarsal to the
Glaucoma – The Silent Thief of Sight
Does someone you know have glaucoma? It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. It affects the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from your eye to your brain so that you can see. It
Watery Eyes
Watery eyes or tearing is a condition when a person produces an excess of tears and there is an overflow of tears onto the face. Tears are produced from the tear gland known as lacrimal gland and they serve few
Diabetes causes blindness
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. Diabetes can happen when your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or
UV Light & its effects to the eye
The human eye is constantly being exposed to sunlight and artificial light. Natural sunlight or artificial UV rays that produce UV radiation can seriously harm the eyes, affect vision and compromise overall eye health. There are several eye diseases that
Types of Red Eye
Red eye can be a sign of a minor irritation or a serious medical condition such as an infection. Conjunctivitis or pink eye is a common red eye in Malaysia. This eye condition is very contagious, most of the time
Food for Your Eyes
A balanced nutritional intake is important for eyes to remain healthy. Adding certain nutrients to our diet can help preserve vision and reduce risk of certain eye diseases. Vitamin C Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant found in fruits
June is Cataract Awareness Month!
What is cataract? Cataracts are common and occur naturally as we get older. It forms when the lens inside our eye changes with age and becomes less transparent and more cloudy, much like how old glass gets cloudy. Over time,