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A new procedure using microscopic stents is offering glaucoma patients a long-term alternative to the eye drops they currently rely on, for life Glaucoma affects up to 5 per cent of the population over 50 in Singapore, yet many are unaware they have the condition as it presents no early symptoms. Every day, Sarah (not her real name) sets multiple alarms. These are not for work or family commitments, but for her eye drops. The 62-year-old has glaucoma, a condition that requires strict, lifelong management. Missing a dose is not just forgetfulness – it can mean losing vision over time. Keeping up is harder than it sounds. The drops leave her eyes red and itchy. They sting. Over time, they have even darkened the skin around her eyes. Sarah’s experience is common among fellow glaucoma patients , notes Dr David Goh, medical director and glaucoma specialist at Novena Bladeless Cataract Surgery and Eye Specialist Centre . According to the World Glaucoma Association, glaucoma is a leading caus...

It’s one of the first things people ask when they hear they might need cataract surgery in Singapore, “Will I still need my glasses after this?” The honest answer isn’t a straight yes or no. Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens in your eye with a clear cataract surgery lens implant, which can improve vision quite a lot. Some people find they rely much less on spectacles afterwards. Others still need them for certain tasks. It really comes down to the type of lens used, your eyes, and how you use your vision day to day. What Actually Changes After Cataract Surgery Before surgery, the problem is usually a cloudy lens. That’s what makes vision look dull, blurry, or sometimes even yellowish. After cataract surgery, that cloudy lens is removed and replaced. Light can pass through properly again. Things look sharper. Brighter. Clearer. A lot of patients notice this quite quickly, sometimes within a few days. It can feel like someone has adjusted the contrast on everything around you. B...