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See no evil: Stay optimistic about eye health
Why eye screening is important and how often to get them checked
11 Dec 2023
More than 1 per million…
men and women in Singapore are affected by eye cancer each year, with retinoblastoma as the leading type
Retinoblastoma in children
accounts for 3.2% of childhood cancer cases in Singapore and affects 1 in 12,000-15,000 children worldwide
80-90% of young adults…
are estimated to be myopic 25 years from now, of which 15 - 25% will have chronic issues
Adults reaching their 40s…
are at risk of other eye diseases, such as glaucoma. Get regular eye screenings for early detection!
According to Health Hub, here’s when to go for eye screening:
- Children: Yearly from age three, at the start of school and then every two years
- Teens/Adults: Once every two years
- Elderly: Once a year after age 60
Contracting myopia at a young age1 may lead to high myopia and result in serious complications, low vision and even blindness as early as mid-adulthood. This increases risks of falls, depression and even premature death. Feed your eyes with food rich in antioxidants2 such as:
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Multi-colour vegetables and fruits
- Mushrooms
- Avocados
- Almonds and nuts
- Melon and pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Eggs
Stay protected with a health insurance plan.
Source:
1https://www.snec.com.sg/giving/singapores-eye-health
2https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/keeping-an-eye-on-your-eyes
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