Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a multifaceted eye condition characterized by the deterioration of the macula, a small but critical area located at the centre of the retina. This region plays a pivotal role in facilitating sharp, central vision, allowing individuals to discern fine details and perform tasks such as reading, driving, and recognizing …
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Manual Phacoemulsification is a form of cataract surgery performed by Dr Natasha Lim which is one of the most successful and reliable surgical procedures. With over 1 million patients of the treatment yearly, it is also one of the most common of all elective surgical procedures in the world. Phacoemulsification is also known as small …
Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) treatment provides an alternative solution to patients unsuitable for LASIK eye surgery by providing similar results but without the need to remove corneal tissue. This allows patients previously unable to go for corrective eye surgery due to thin corneas or an extremely high refractive error for myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism to obtain visual …
A cataract is the most common eye condition in Singapore, and the only way to treat it is through surgery. Singapore cataract surgery is performed by a cataract surgeon in Singapore as a day surgery procedure, which means you will not be required to stay in the hospital after that. Typically, it takes 30 minutes to complete.Yes, in …
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetic retinopathy, a diabetic eye disease. According to the National Eye Institute, DME affects an estimated 750,000 people in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in diabetic retinopathy patients. DME has no cure, but treatment can halt or slow its progression. Continue …
iDesign iLasik is the most advanced iLasik technology utilised in Singapore which was pioneered by Dr Natasha Lim. It boasts a 5 times higher resolution than its predecessors and has been used by NASA for their Astronauts and the US Military for their Aviators. Dr Natasha Lim specialises in customising treatments for each patient using Wavefront-Guided iDesign …
Many patients who undergo cataract surgery for the first time are apprehensive. They are concerned about how long it will take for their vision to clear up after cataract surgery, among other things. Yes, someone’s vision will appear to be very clear after surgery. It is much better after getting rid of the clouded natural …
Having trouble seeing clearly? Cataract could be to blame. Cataracts are a type of visual clouding that is more commonly found in elderly people. It continues and grows in size over time, so you won’t notice until it starts to obscure your eyesight. However, Cataract surgeons can readily repair this with a simple surgical operation. …