TTSH Cataract Implant & Anterior Segment

Cataract Surgery

A cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. Thea lens is naturally transparent and focuses...

TTSH Cataract Implant & Anterior Segment

Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery

Femtosecond lasers emit ultra-short pulses of energy similar to those used in LASIK...

TTSH Cataract Implant & Anterior Segment

Intraocular Lenses And Refractive Options

Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens in your eye that has become cloudy and is affecting your vision. An artificial lens implant is placed in the eye in order to restore vision.

TTSH Cataract Implant & Anterior Segment

YAG Laser Capsulotomy

A Nd:YAG (neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet) laser capsulotomy is a...

TTSH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Cornea Transplant

A cornea transplant, or called a "keratoplasty", is a surgery where...

TTSH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Laser Vision Correction

Short-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism can affect your eyesight giving blurred vision...

TTSH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Pterygium Surgery

A pterygium is a wing-shaped, benigh growth on conjunctival tissue across the cornea. It usually occur...

TTSH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Blepharitis

Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the eyelids. Such inflammation can be due to bacterial infections (e.g...

TTSH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are medical devices. They should be prescribed by qualified eye care practitioners...

TTSH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a very common eye condition.

TTSH General

Fitness to Drive (English)

Good vision is essential for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Driving with poor vision puts the driver...

TTSH General

Fitness to Drive (Mandarin)

Good vision is essential for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Driving with poor vision puts the driver...

TTSH General

Fitness to Drive (Malay)

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TTSH Glaucoma

SLT Glaucoma

SLT laser works by using gentle laser energy to stimulate the outflow channel of the eye, thus improving...

TTSH Glaucoma

Surgery for Glaucoma

In glaucoma, there is permanent and progressive damage to the eye ball nerve (called the optic nerve), which can lead to irreversible blindness.

TTSH Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is Singapore's most common cause of permanent blindness. Many call it the “Silent Thief of Sight" because it can steal your vision away without you even knowing it - quietly, painlessly and irreversibly.

TTSH Glaucoma

Narrow Angles

The angle of the eye is the area where fluid normally drains out of the eye. In some individuals, the angle is narrower...

TTSH Neuro-Ophthalmology

Hemifacial Spasm

Hemifacial means half the face. Spasm means involuntary contractions of a muscle. Hemifacial spasm is when half the face (either the right half or the left half) twitches uncontrollably.

TTSH Neuro-Ophthalmology

Microvascular Cranial Nerve Palsy

Movement of our eye is controlled by 6 muscles. These muscles rceive signals from nerves called cranial nerves (CN)...

TTSH Neuro-Ophthalmology

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition which causes certain muscles to become tired and weak easily. The muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball and eyelids are commonly affected.

TTSH Neuro-Ophthalmology

Non-arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy

AION is anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy. There are 2 types of AION...

TTSH Neuro-Ophthalmology

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is a condition affecting the optic nereve. The optic nerve carries information from the eye to the brain...

TTSH Oculoplastics

DCR Nasolacrimal Duct

DCR is aimed at creating an osteotomy (a small opening in the bone that surrounds the lacrimal sac) to allow tears to drain and bypass the area of obstruction.

TTSH Oculoplastics

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery includes any surgery which involves making a surgical incision or stitching on the eyelid.

TTSH Oculoplastics

Orbital Surgery

It is surgery which involves the area of the orbit (eye socket). This area (orbit) is bound by the bones surrounding the eyeball.

TTSH Oculoplastics

Entropion

An in-turning of the eyelid margin, usually of the lower eyelid. When the eyelashes rub against the front of the eye, it causes discomfort.

TTSH Oculoplastics

Ptosis

Drooping of the upper eyelid. It can be present in one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) eyes.

TTSH Oculoplastics

Tearing Disorders

The normal human eye produces a certain amount of tears for adequate lubrication of the surface of the eye.

TTSH Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Eye Muscle Surgery

Eye muscle surgery (known also as strabismus or squint surgery) is a surgical procedure that changes the alignment (position) of the eyes.

TTSH Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Amblyopia

Amblyopia occurs when one eye (or both eyes) fails to achieve normal vision in infancy or childhood. Amblyopia is also known as “lazy eye”.

TTSH Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Refractive Error in Children

A refractive error occurs when light rays entering the eye are not precisely focused on the retina (internal light-absorbing surface) of the eye.

TTSH Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Strabismus Squint

Strabismus is present when both eyes are not looking in the same direction and when both eyes are not aligned.

TTSH Uveitis

AC Tap

It is the procedure to take out fluid from front part of the eye for diagnostic or treatment purpose.

TTSH Uveitis

Anterior Uveitis

Anterior uveitis is the inflammation of the anterior most portion of the middle coat (uveal tract) of the eyeball.

TTSH Uveitis

Episcleritis and Scleritis

The sclera is the white outermost coat of the eyeball. It forms the four-fifths of the tough outer wall of the eyeball (red arrow)

TTSH Uveitis

Intermediate Uveitis

Intermediate uveitis, also known as pars planitis, affects the 'middle' area of the eye.

TTSH Uveitis

Posterior Uveitis

Posterior uveitis, affects the back part of the eye involving retina and choroid.

TTSH Uveitis

Steroid Therapy

Uveitis is a chronic recurrent inflammation of the eye, which can be definitely controlled, but often cannot be completely cured.

TTSH Vitreo-Retina

Intravitreal Injection

An intravitreal injection is an injection into the vitreous cavity of the eye.

TTSH Vitreo-Retina

Retinal Detachment

The retina, often referred to as the film of the eye, is the light-sensitive layer of the eye that detects images and sends it to the brain via the optic nerve.

TTSH Vitreo-Retina

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Deterioration or breakdown of the macula (central part of the retina) can occur with age.

TTSH Vitreo-Retina

Diabetic Retinopathy

This is a disease of the retina (the nerve layer lining the inside of the eye) resulting from the effects of diabetes on its blood vessels.

TTSH Vitreo-Retina

Laser Treatment for Diabetic Eye Disease

Diabetic eye disease is due to diabetes mellitus. The high sugar content in the bloodstream of diabetics indirectly affects the internal nerve layer of the eye

TTSH Vitreo-Retina

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Occlusion (blockage) of a retinal vein is one of the most common causes of sudden painless reduction of vision in the older population.

KTPH Vitreo-Retina

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

AMD is caused by damage to the macula (central sensory portion of the eye).

KTPH Oculoplastics

Common Eyelid Conditions

We offer treatment for the following common eyelid conditions: Entropion, Epiblepharon, Trichiasis and Peri-ocular Lumps.

KTPH Vitreo-Retina

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye complication of diabetes mellitus. It results from damage to the retinal blood vessels at the back of the eye.

KTPH Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis (sore eyes) is a common eye condition. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva and the eyelids

KTPH General

Eye Screening Packages

Eye screening enables early detection of potentially sight-threatening eye conditions.

KTPH Oculoplastics

Ptosis Eyelid Surgery

Post-Operative Care Tips

KTPH General

Eye Surgeries (English)

Post-Operative Care Tips

KTPH General

Eye Surgeries (Mandarin)

Post-Operative Care Tips

TTSH General

Pre-Op Instructions

Preparing for your Cataract Surgery

TTSH General

Post-Op Instructions

Post-Cataract Operative Care

TTSH General

Eyelid Care

Practising Eyelid Care

TTSH General

iCare HOME Tonometer

TTSH General

Visual Field Test

This test is necessary for the eye doctor to diagnose or monitor patients with glaucoma. It usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes per eye