FAMILY HEALTH ARTICLES

Mummy! Why do you look like Mr Potato Head?

Myopia is the most common eye problem amongst children in Singapore. It affects one third of our 7 year-olds and two thirds of our 12 year-olds. Its about we seriously thought about protecting the eyes of our little ones. More commonly known as nearsightedness, myopia is a condition that affects ones eyes making it difficulty for one to see distant objects, but can see objects that are near clearly. For example, a person who is nearsighted may not be able to make out highway signs until they are just a few feet away.

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