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Optometrists and opticians play an important role in screening and assessing the general public for eye diseases, and making a call on whether it requires an urgent referral. Through routine vision testing when a client comes in for eyeglasses, optometrists and opticians are the first-line in detecting potential eye conditions and diseases. By identifying red-flag symptoms such as sudden vision changes, field defects, or signs of retinal detachment that necessitate urgent oph

Seek immediate medical care or go to the emergency room if you have: Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes New flashes of light, many floaters, or a dark curtain/shadow in your vision Severe eye pain, especially if it comes on suddenly Red eye with pain, light sensitivity, or blurry vision Chemical exposure to the eye Eye injury or trauma, including being hit in the eye Sudden double vision Eye pain with headache, nausea, or vomiting Halos around lights with eye pain or n

"Should I do my cataracts surgery (or other procedures) in a hospital or a surgery centre?" This is a common question our patients have, and is is not unexpected - since the cost can vary significantly. Service Scope A hospital provides a wide range of services including diagnostic radiology and emergency medicine, and would likely be more equipped to support complex cases. The hospital system is very important is providing holistic care - for instance a patient presenting wi