See Straight and Live Great!
Join us on 5 October 2024 for the Launch of AMD Week & Geriatric Health Carnival 2024!
An exciting lineup of activities awaits you, including public education talks, demonstrations, eye screenings for age-related diseases, cognition screenings, and more!
Event Highlights- Live Stage Demonstrations
- Health Screening for seniors
- Fun & Educational activity booths
- Launch of cookbook with delicious recipes and fun facts
AMD Week
Macular diseases are disorders that affect a person’s central vision, with age-related macular degeneration being the most common form. It is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the elderly. Raising public awareness and early detection are important strategies to combat the impact of macular conditions. The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences will be celebrating its 20th year of raising awareness on Macular Diseases. AMD Week 2024 will be held from 5 October to 11 October 2024.
Geriatric Health Carnival
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Department of Geriatric Medicine, the Geriatric Health Carnival 2024 aims to celebrate the strides made in caring for the elderly over the past 30 years. The carnival focuses on educating the public on the latest developments in geriatric care including cognition, nutrition, continence, as well as falls and frailty prevention.
Stay tuned for more details on our nationwide eye screening and public forum.
Get ready to see straight and live great!
Launch of AMD Week 2024 and Geriatric Health Carnival
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event on 5 October 2024!
Co-organised by the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and the Department of Geriatric Medicine, this combined event promises an exciting lineup of activities aimed at promoting health and wellness among our community.
2024
Venue:
MPC@Khatib (opposite Khatib MRT station)
Event Programme
8.15am - 8.45am
Registration
8.45am - 10.05am
Stage Presentations
- Warm-up exercises led by physiotherapists
- Launch by Guest-of-Honour
- Award Presentation
- Skit & Exercise Performances
- Healthy Cooking Demonstration
10.05am - 12pm
Health Carnival
- Health screenings
- AMD Experience booths
- Showcase of assistive devices
- Activities for Active Ageing
- Educational booths on healthy living
AMD Week Eye Screening (Nationwide Eye Screening)
Eye screening is available Islandwide for a nominal fee of $5. Some locations may provide eye screening free of charge.
Date: 5 – 11 October 2024
[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 to find participating AMD Week Eye Screening locations(PDF, 230KB)
AMD Week Public Forum
During AMD Week, various eye care partners will be coordinating talks across the nation.
2024
The Ageing Eye: Focus on Retina Diseases
Presented by:
National University Hospital
Venue:
Online
8.30am - 9.00am
9.00am - 9.30am
9.30am - 10.00am
10.00am - 10.30am
10.30am - 11.00am
Presented in Hindi
2024
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Presented by:
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Venue:
Online
12.30pm - 1.30pm
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Presented in Chinese
2024
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Presented by:
Woodlands Health
Venue:
Online
11.00am - 11.30am
11.30am - 12.00pm
Presented in Chinese
2024
Vision Distortion and Wavy Lines – Causes and Treatment Options Available
Presented by:
Singapore National Eye Centre
Venue:
Online
9.30am - 10.15am
11.00am - 11.45am
Presented in Chinese
