Health Articles
There’s a New Cure for Retinal Disorder
Raffles Hospital consultant ophthalmologist Lee Jong Jian was the retina eye surgeon who pioneered the use of a minimally invasive technique to correct retinal problems in Asia. The procedure is called a vitrectomy, and the surgical equipment used is called the 23 gauge system. Treating problems with this method will result in less pain and faster recovery for the patient, says Dr Lee, who has successfully performed more than a hundred cases in the past one year.
Myopia In One Eye
Question: My 10-year-old daughter has myopia only in one eye. She tried using spectacles with single vision lenses but complained that it gave her a…
He’ll Soon Be Able to Read Again
Mr Siew Teck Kang, 76, had three conditions that impaired his vision. He tells Elaine Young about how surgery has helped, and that he shouldn’t…
From Near-Perfect Vision… She Became Almost Blind
The New Paper, News, 8 March 2010, By SHREE ANN MATHAVAN Many cataract sufferers who delay treatment are over 60 Madame Hoe Ah See, 77,…
Colour blindness
Question: My brother is colour blind while me (I am a female) and my sisters all have normal vision. Based on this, it appears that…
Growing Taller
Are there any ways to grow taller at my age (16) ? Will doing a certain sport or taking some kind of supplements help?
Up Close with Dr Edgar Kieu
Dr Edgar Kieu is the Deputy Director of Raffles Dental. Aside from caring for patients’ dental needs, he also manages his team of dentists in…
Mouth ulcers: Don’t brush them aside
Why do we get mouth ulcers? Learn more about why mouth ulcers appear and remedies to manage the symptoms of mouth ulcers.
Makeover Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry
Today, cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever, from whitening and shaping, to closing spaces and replacing teeth. Find out the different ways you can…
6 Signs of an Unhealthy Heart
When talking about an unhealthy heart or heart problems, the first symptom that comes to mind may be chest pain. But do you know there are other subtle warning signs that indicate an unhealthy heart? Here are six of them.