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Outdoor Time and Myopia: Can Spending More Time Outdoors Protect Your Child’s Vision?

Learn how outdoor time helps reduce the risk of childhood myopia, how much outdoor activity children need, and why natural daylight plays an important role…

Val PhuaJuly 11, 2026

Children’s Vision

Defocus Spectacle Lenses: How Special Glasses Help Slow Childhood Myopia

Learn how defocus spectacle lenses help slow childhood myopia progression, how they work, who is suitable and how they compare with other myopia control options

Val PhuaJuly 11, 2026

Children’s Vision

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): How Overnight Contact Lenses Help Slow Childhood Myopia

Learn how Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) uses overnight contact lenses to provide clear daytime vision and help slow childhood myopia progression.

Val PhuaJuly 11, 2026

Children’s Vision

Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia Control: How They Work, Benefits, Risks and What Parents Should Know

Learn how low-dose atropine eye drops slow childhood myopia progression, who may benefit, possible side effects, and what parents should expect during treatment

Val PhuaJuly 11, 2026

Children’s Vision

Myopia Control Options: How Can We Slow the Progression of Childhood Myopia?

Discover the latest myopia control options, including atropine eye drops, orthokeratology, defocus lenses and lifestyle changes to help slow myopia progression.

Val PhuaJuly 11, 2026

Children’s Vision

Why Is Childhood Myopia Increasing? Understanding the Causes of Short-Sightedness in Children

Learn why childhood myopia is increasing, including genetics, reduced outdoor time, near work and screens, and what parents can do to protect children’s vision.

Val PhuaJuly 11, 2026

General Eye Health

Computer Vision Syndrome: How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain

Author: Dr Val PhuaEstimated reading time: 9–10 minutes Spending Hours in Front of a Screen? Your Eyes May Be Feeling the Strain. Whether you're working…

Val PhuaJuly 10, 2026

General Eye Health

Driving and Eyesight: Vision Requirements for Driving in Singapore

Learn the eyesight requirements for driving in Singapore, how cataracts and glaucoma affect driving, and when you should have a driving vision assessment.

Val PhuaJuly 10, 2026

General Eye Health

Contact Lens Safety: How to Wear Contact Lenses Safely and Protect Your Vision

Learn how to wear contact lenses safely, prevent eye infections, avoid common mistakes and protect your vision with expert contact lens care advice.

Val PhuaJuly 10, 2026

General Eye Health

Blue Light Glasses: Do They Really Work?

Do blue light glasses really work? Learn what the latest scientific evidence says about digital eye strain, sleep, retinal health and whether blue light glasses…

Val PhuaJuly 10, 2026