Macular diseases result in poor vision and significantly reduces one’s quality of life. If not treated early, such diseases can result in blindness. Even with its prevalence, many in the community are unaware of the symptoms and their treatment options. Raising awareness of macular diseases is therefore crucial in preventing irreversible blindness, as recognition of early symptoms, seeking prompt medical care and taking simple preventive measures such as participation in regular eye screenings and lifestyle modification may be able to slow down the progression of disease and protect against blindness.
As part of our continuous efforts to raise Awareness of Macular Diseases (AMD) and promote the importance of early detection, AMD Week is held annually in Singapore. This year, AMD Week will be held from
9 October – 16 October 2021 at Yishun Health, with an exciting line up of activities including the virtual launch of AMD Week, public education talks,
Yishun Health Community Ophthalmology Medal (NEW!), eye screenings for age-related eye diseases, and other fun activities.
AMD Week Eye Screening
Currently there is no eye screening. Please keep a look out for this page.
AMD Week Virtual Event
2021
9 am - 11 am
- Live sharing by Eye Care Professionals
- Focus @ Community
- Focus @ Hospital
- Focus @ Home
- Yishun Health Community Ophthalmology Medal (YHCOM) Competition
11 am - 12.30 pm
English talks:
Dr Mi Fang Helen 秘芳医生, Associate Consultant, NHG Eye Institute @ TTSH
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Maculopathy
1 pm - 2.30 pm
Mandarin talks:
Dr Louis Lim 林伟艺医生, Associate Consultant, NHG Eye Institute @ WHC
- 老年黄斑变性
- 糖尿病黄斑水肿
2021
9 am - 11 am
Ms Farah NB, Lecturer (Optometry), Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Introduction of program and speaker
Dr Martin Kwan, Snr Lecturer (Optometry), Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Understanding Macular Diseases
- Q&A
Dr Stacy Chan, Associate Lecturer, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Nutrition for the Eyes
- Q&A
Ms Farah NB, Lecturer (Optometry), Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Closing address
- Introducing SDCO
- Feedback survey
2021
6 pm - 6.45 pm
Dr Shaun Sim, Associate Consultant, Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department, Singapore National Eye Centre
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Symptoms and Treatments
Yishun Health Community Ophthalmology Medal
The 17th AMD Week this year will also be special as it is the first time we will be giving out the Yishun Health Community Ophthalmology Medal to participants who display tremendous efforts in spreading awareness on macular disease. To help spread the awareness of macular diseases, join the competition by submitting your original artwork and the best entries stand to receive a token of appreciation!
Find out more about the
Yishun Health Community Ophthalmology Medal competition
here!
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