General Eye Health FAQ

Can staring at the mobile phone, tablet, computer or TV for too long damage my eyes (digital eye strain)?

Using devices will not damage your eyes. But staring at them for long periods of time can give rise to dry eyes, blurry vision, teary or watery eyes, headache and neck strain (digital eye strain). Practice good eye health habits like the 20-20-20 rule: resting your eyes every 20 minutes by looking out 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Should you be worried about blue light exposure?

Using devices will not damage your eyes. But staring at them for long periods of time can give rise to dry eyes, blurry vision, teary or watery eyes, headache and neck strain (digital eye strain). Practice good eye health habits like the 20-20-20 rule: resting your eyes every 20 minutes by looking out 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Using devices will not damage your eyes. But staring at them for long periods of time can give rise to dry eyes, blurry vision, teary or watery eyes, headache and neck strain (digital eye strain). Practice good eye health habits like the 20-20-20 rule: resting your eyes every 20 minutes by looking out 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

 

Is sun exposure or ultraviolet light bad for our eyes?

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Are there foods I can take to improve my eye health?

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What can I do to improve my short-sightedness or myopia?

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What are the six “Rs” to avoid contact lens infections?

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Who should come for an eye examination and how often?

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Are there eye exercises I can do to improve my vision (vision training)?

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Are there eye exercises I can do to improve my vision (vision training)?

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There are free shuttle services available on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.10pm and Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm.*

* These services are not available on Sundays and public holidays. Please note that pick-up and drop-off are at the designated stops only and the schedule is subject to change due to traffic conditions and other factors without prior notice.

Mondays to Fridays (Excluding Public Holidays):

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Gleneagles Hospital
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
The Heeren
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.30 am
8.32 am
8.32 am

Saturdays (Excluding Public Holidays):

Gleneagles Hospital - Mount Elizabeth Hospital - The Heeren - Mount Elizabeth Novena

Gleneagles Hospital
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
The Heeren
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.32 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.30 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.32 am
8.30 am

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