Improve your eye health with Dr Allan Fong, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dry eye syndrome is a condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. This imbalance can lead to discomfort and vision problems.
Dry eye syndrome can present a range of symptoms, including:
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek professional evaluation and treatment.
Although dry eyes cannot be cured or eliminated, it can be managed and controlled to alleviate its affliction on the quality of life.
At Angel Eye & Cataract Centre, we offer a variety of dry eye treatments:
These provide much needed relief from the deficient tears and are used to lubricate the eyes.
Useful prescriptive medications to increase tear production or reduce inflammation (as moderate and severe dry eyes have a low grade inflammatory drive which can be countered.
Oral Omega-3 supplementation can be useful for dry eyes as well.
These small devices are inserted into the tear ducts to reduce tear drainage from the eye, keeping the eyes moist longer.
If dry eye syndrome is concurrent with recalcitrant meibomian gland disease/blepharitis which makes dry eyes worse, this treatment helps to unclog blocked meibomian glands.
With our increasing dependence on digital devices for both work and recreation, digital eye strain has become a growing health concern. Symptoms of digital eye strain can be classified into two main categories:
To help reduce digital eye strain, it is recommended to use digital devices ergonomically, limit daily screen time to no more than 4 hours, take frequent breaks, track screen time, wear blue-light filtering glasses with an anti-reflective coating, and engage in more outdoor recreational activities.
If you’re experiencing persistent symptoms despite practicing these preventive methods, schedule a consult with us.
With our increasing dependence on digital devices for both work and recreation, digital eye strain has become a growing health concern. Symptoms of digital eye strain can be classified into two main categories:
To help reduce digital eye strain, it is recommended to use digital devices ergonomically, limit daily screen time to no more than 4 hours, take frequent breaks, track screen time, wear blue-light filtering glasses with an anti-reflective coating, and engage in more outdoor recreational activities.
If you’re experiencing persistent symptoms despite practicing these preventive methods, schedule a consult with us.
Selecting the most appropriate treatment for dry eye syndrome depends on the severity of your symptoms, the underlying cause, and your overall health. At Angel Eye & Cataract Centre, our experienced ophthalmologists will conduct a thorough examination and consider your medical history to recommend the best course of action.
BBM, PBM, MBBS (S’pore), MMed (Ophth),
FRCS (Edinburgh), MRCOphth (London), FAMS
Medical Director
Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon
Visiting Consultant @ SNEC
Adjunct A/Professor, Duke-NUS
Dr Allan Fong is an ophthalmologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome. Before joining Angel Eye & Cataract Centre, Dr Fong served as the Head of Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department at SNEC for 9 years.
Now, as a Senior Consultant at our centre, he ensures that each patient receives a care plan tailored to their unique vision needs. His commitment to their needs and his years of experience in managing complex eye conditions have endeared him to many patients.
Don’t let dry eye syndrome interfere with your daily life. At Angel Eye & Cataract Centre, we offer personalised treatments to alleviate your symptoms and improve your eye health. Schedule a consultation or make an enquiry today!
For urgent enquiries and appointment requests, please call or WhatsApp us directly.
We understand you may have many questions about dry eye syndrome. Here are answers to some of the most common queries about dry eye syndrome, recovery, and expected outcomes.
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