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
7 October – 13 October 2023 at Yishun Health, with an exciting line up of activities including the virtual launch of AMD Week, public education talks, eye screenings for age-related eye diseases, and other fun activities.
AMD Week Eye Screening (Nationwide Eye Screening)
Eye screening is available Islandwide for a nominal fee of $5. Some locations may provide eye screening FOC.
Date: 7 – 13 October 2023
[Eye screening period may vary according to the respective eye care provider]
Who can sign up:
- Aged 50 years and above and currently not on follow-up appointment with eye doctor, and/or
- Patients with diabetes who has not done eye screening for the past one year
Click
here for the full list of eye screening locations.
Location of Eye Screening participants
Download Eye Screening Locations
AMD Week Public Forum
2023
Presented by:
National University Hospital
Venue:
NUH Medical Centre, Zone B, Level 17, Learning Room (physical)
9 am - 9.45 am
Live Forum in Malay:
Dr Marium Binti Jamaluddin Ahmad, Clinical Fellow, NUH Department of Ophthalmology
- Common Macular Diseases
10 am - 10.45 am
Live Forum in English:
Dr Thet Naing, Principal Resident Physician, NUH Department of Ophthalmology
- Common Macular Diseases
11 am - 11.45 am
Live Forum in Mandarin:
Dr Dayna Yong, Resident, NUH Department of Ophthalmology
- Common Macular Diseases
2023
Presented by:
National Healthcare Group Eye Institution – Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Webinar in English:
Dr Aaron Ng, Senior Resident, NHG Eye Institute @ TTSH
9 am - 9.30 am
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
10 am - 10.30 am
- Diabetic Retinopathy
Webinar talks in Mandarin:
Dr Darren Choy, Senior Resident, NHG Eye Institute @ TTSH
11.30 am - 12.30 am
- 老年黄斑变性
1 pm - 1.30 pm
- 糖尿病黄斑水肿
2023
Presented by:
Singapore National Eye Centre
Webinar in English
9.30 am - 9.35 am
Welcome and Introduction
SNEC Corp Comms
9.35 am - 9.55 am
Dr Tan Tien-En, Associate Consultant,
Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department
- Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy Disease
9.55 am - 10.15 am
Dr Shaun Sim, Consultant,
Medical Retina Department
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
10.15 am - 10.30 am
AMD Week Launch Day
7.30am - Pre-launch workout
- Tai Chi by the pond / Zumba for health
- Light refreshment for registered participants
9am - 10am
- Launch by Guest-of-honour Mr Derrick Goh, MP, Nee Soon GRC
- Sharing by healthcare professionals, diabetes management, and Skit on macular diseases
- Award presentation
- Talks on diabetes management
- Talks
Post-launch activities (10am onwards)
- Healthy cooking demonstration
- Massage by masseuses from SAVH/ Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped
- Educational booths & games!
