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Quick Check: Does reading in dim light actually damage your eyesight?
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (547+ words) We've heard before from a parent, a grandparent or a very concerned auntie peering over their shoulder at bedtime: "Put the light on or you'll ruin your eyes!" Science, however, has been quietly undermining this piece of household wisdom for…...
Gadget use, being indoors leading to vision issues
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (247+ words) Excessive gadget use and limited outdoor activity have been identified as key factors contri'buting to vision problems among primary school pupils, particularly in the Kinta district. Perak Clinical Research Centre head Datuk Dr D. Philip Rajan said both factors were identified…...
Authorities issue 12 warnings in contact lens enforcement raid
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (266+ words) PETALING JAYA: At least 12 warnings have been issued to businesses at Bazaria Wangsa Maju in Kuala Lumpur for selling unregistered contact lenses without proper labelling. The Health Ministry said the notices were issued under the Medical Device Act and related…...
Those over 50 urged to get regular eye checkups to prevent blindness
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (284+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Distorted vision in those over 50 may be more than just a speck in the eye and could be a sign of age-related macular degeneration. Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Go Eng Soon said the condition results in blurred central vision,…...
More younger adults in Singapore are developing glaucoma, likely because of untreated myopia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (88+ words) The Star WAN IFRA ASIA MEDIA AWARDS 2025 " Gold Winner, Best Climate Infographics More younger adults in Singapore are developing glaucoma, likely because of untreated myopia SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): More people in Singapore are developing eye conditions such as…...
Keeping eyes healthy in a screen-obsessed world
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (79+ words) Wednesday, 22 Oct 2025 EVERY year on World Sight Day (Oct 9), health professionals worldwide highlight the importance of eye care and preventing avoidable blindness. While much of the discussion centres on cataracts, refractive errors and access to vision screening, an emerging concern…...
World Sight Day 2025: "Love Your Eyes at Work" " A Commitment to Vision Health for All
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (242+ words) In conjunction with World Sight Day 2025, celebrated globally under the theme "Love Your Eyes at Work," the Centre of Excellence and Department of Optometry and Vision Science at Management and Science University (MSU) reaffirm their commitment to promoting eye health…...
Diabetic retinopathy now a major cause of vision loss in country
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (430+ words) Friday, 10 Oct 2025 IPOH: Diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication caused by diabetes, has emerged as a major cause of blindness in Malaysia. Health Ministry medical development division director Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob, who revealed this, said early detection and referral…...
Protect your eyes with sunglasses
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (498+ words) The bigger your shades, the more they will protect your eyes. " dpa You may have seen negative reports about sunglasses, with amateur claims suggesting they block vitamins or disrupt your sleep cycles. That is fake news, say specialists who recommend…...
Too many kids with eye problems
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (767+ words) Tuesday, 26 Aug 2025 PETALING JAYA: Experts warn that without intervention, childhood myopia may soon become the norm rather than the exception in Malaysian classrooms. The condition is spiralling up nationwide, they said, but it can still be curbed if parents encourage…...